Roy Geurts
Madison,WI
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Highly trained in the areas of restorative justice, and developmental design.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison , WI
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
Madison , WI
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Attended weekly meetings with [Job Title] to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
- Monitored, coached and supervised 25-30 students daily.
- Developed programs for students daily that were both educational and enjoyable.
Education
Master of Science - Professional School Counselor.
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.1996
Skills
- Interview Skills Instruction
- Self-Help Education
- Course Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Management Education
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Conflict Management
- Behavior Counseling
- Mental Health Referrals
- Problem Solving
- Job Placement Referrals
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of a school wide restorative justice program.
- Achieved fewer suspension school-wide by creating an alternate to suspension program.
- Coached staff in helping create positive relationship with their students through the use of developmental design approaches.
- Implemented a school-wide mindfulness program.
- Trained in motivational interviewing and conflict resolution.
Timeline
School Counselor
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2016 - Current
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
08.2012 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Professional School Counselor.
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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