SARA STRENGER
Bristol
Summary
Accomplished school counselor with extensive experience in promoting student success through tailored group and individual counseling. Proven track record of developing educational programs and collaborating with faculty, parents, and community partners to enhance student engagement and attendance. Strong focus on data-driven strategies and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
09.2025 - Current
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents, fostering a supportive environment for successful transitions.
- Collaborated with administration to develop and implement school-wide educational and behavior programs.
- Coordinated weekly Social Academic Instructional Group (SAIG) meetings to enhance student engagement and address academic challenges.
- Facilitated PBIS and attendance concern meetings to collaboratively develop strategies for improving student attendance and behavior.
- Applied evidence-based curriculum and PBIS interventions to enhance student behavior management.
- Developed and led training sessions for staff on implementing the Second Step program.
- Coordinated and facilitated Character Education lessons.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, administration and community stakeholders.
- Presented at state-wide PBIS Leadership Conference.
High School Counselor
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated college and career readiness workshops, equipping students and parents with essential tools for post-secondary success.
- Collaborated with teachers to support student learning and development plans.
- Maintained accurate student records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and appropriate interventions.
- Engaged with community organizations to expand resource availability for students and families, fostering a supportive network.
- Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
- Met with students to address attendance, grades, and credits.
- Cultivated relationships with colleges, universities, and employers to connect students with valuable opportunities and resources.
- Supported students, individually and in groups with developing academic, career and social skills.
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
Elementary Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Created parent led reading and science groups.
- Collaborated with Sign Language Interpreter to instruct deaf and hearing-impaired students.
- Applied Boys Town social skills and positive reinforcement methods.
- Improved student reading using Direct Instruction System.
- Provided math intervention.
- Experienced with guided reading.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WIBachelor of Arts - Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Skills
- Student Records Management
- IEP management
- Crisis mediation
- Conflict Resolution
- Student advocacy
- Counseling techniques
- Career Planning
- Resource referrals
- Student Progress Reporting
- Special Education
- Second Step Curriculum
- Social Emotional Learning
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Kenosha Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
High School Counselor
Kenosha Unified School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Elementary Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
01.1999 - 01.2008
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Cardinal Stritch University