Ryan Bunda, M.Ed. NBCT
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at McMicken Heights Elementary, excelling in social emotional counseling and crisis intervention. Adept at collaborative problem solving and program coordination, I advocate for student success and foster a supportive environment, significantly enhancing student engagement and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
McMicken Heights Elementary
Seatac, WA
08.2013 - Current
- Provide academic, career and personal/social counseling services in individual and group formats to culturally and linguistically diverse student population
- Teach classroom guidance unit to multiple classrooms on Emotional Regulation Anti-Bullying, using Second Step, RULER, Kelso Choice curriculum.
- Advocate for student needs, removing potential barriers to success
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents to ensure student support
- Facilitated and led Check In Check Out (Cub Club) program
- Mediate student conflict resolution
- Refer students and families to local agencies and resources
- Member of school support teams: PBIS, MTSS, Tier 2 & 3 support
- Coordinator of after-school programs; Student Council
- Member of District leadership teams: Culture and Climate, Attendance lead
Intern
Mount View Elementary
Seattle, WA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Facilitate a 6th grade boys group using Why Try and BAM! Boys Advocacy and Mentoring curriculums
- Provide crisis counseling as needed for students
- Participate in student/family conferences, and school team and district-wide school counselor meetings
- Highline Public Schools
Practicum Counselor
Rainier Beach High School
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Counseled students individually each week for ten weeks
- Addressed numerous personal/social, academic and career development issues, such as suicidal ideation and depression, academic success and failure, past traumatic experiences, strength-based support, career guidance, and social skills development
- Collaborated with school counselors to provide additional services for students
- Seattle Public Schools
Preschool Teacher
Hutch Kids Child Care
Seattle, WA
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Provided care, taught, and gave guidance to children ages 3-5. Created and implemented curriculum- Communication with parents and other staff
- Co-lead Summer Camp program for students transitioning to Kindergarten
Site Supervisor
YMCA Child Care
Lacey, WA
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Supervised before and after school child care with 20 students Kindergarten-6th grade
- Supervised co-worker, created and implemented curriculum- Collaborated with parents and teachers-Provided guidance and tutoring for students
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Child Care Center
Pullman, WA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Assisted three other staff with classroom management and school activities
- Provided care to children, supervised activities and projects, taught prosocial behavior and conflict management
Education
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling
Seattle University
Seattle, WA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01.2009
Skills
- Social Emotional counseling
- Collaborative problem solving
- Community resource networking
- Curriculum development
- Needs assessment
- Listening actively
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Program coordination
- Student advocacy
Professional References
- Alexandria Haas, Principal, McMicken Heights Elementary, 3708 S 168th St, Seattle, WA, 98188, (206) 631-4300, Alexandria.Hass@highlineschools.org
- Mary Graham PhD, Supervisor & Professor, Seattle University, College of Education, P.O.Box 222000, Seattle, WA, 98122, grahamm@seattleu.edu
- Jodi Robertson, Assistant Principal, Mount View Elementary, 3708 S 168th St, Seattle, WA, 98188, (206) 631-4300, Jodi.Robertson@highlineschools.org
Volunteer Experience
- Soccer Coach/Camp Counselor, O-town Soccer Camp, Olympia, WA-Lead drills and practice for O-town soccer summer camp for Kindergarten through Middle School aged players.
- Reading Tutor and Community Liaison, R.E.A.D F.O.R. L.I.F.E., Pullman, WA- Provided one on one tutoring for Elementary through High School aged students in literacy., Served as Community Liaison for student organization, informing community about upcoming events for program.
- Soccer and T-ball Coach, Pullman Parks and Recreation, Pullman, WA-Developed skills coached for Preschool t-ball team, Developed skills and coached for 1st-2nd grade and 4th-5th grade soccer teams
Professional Activities And Memberships
- American School Counselor Association
- Washington School Counselor Association
- Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
Professional Development
- Highline Professional Development: Meeting, 504 training, Suicide Prevention/Intervention, Attendance Workshop
- SafeTALK, Suicide Awareness
Accomplishments
Highline Public Schools Gold Star Nominee 2019, 2023
Certification
National Board Certificated Teacher (Counselor), School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - 2019 - current
Timeline
School Counselor
McMicken Heights Elementary
08.2013 - Current
Intern
Mount View Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
Practicum Counselor
Rainier Beach High School
01.2013 - 03.2014
Preschool Teacher
Hutch Kids Child Care
09.2011 - 09.2013
Site Supervisor
YMCA Child Care
09.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Child Care Center
08.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling
Seattle University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University