SHAKATI L. WALSH

Directed comprehensive support initiatives for students, focusing on academic and social-emotional development through a multi-tiered support systems, MTSS. As the Student Study Team leader, oversee student study team operations to ensure effective identification of student needs, at-risk factors and implement data driven interventions for equitable support toward successful and timely graduation. Facilitated professional development workshops on social-emotional learning for staff. Conducted individual and group counseling to promote student well-being. Partnered with families and educators to create a supportive learning environment.

Supported diverse student body initiatives, focusing on Native American and Hispanic populations. Promoted a safe school environment by encouraging positive behavior and addressing bullying. Worked with teachers and administrators to meet students' social, emotional, and academic needs. Monitored student progress toward graduation as part of SST and IEP teams. Assisted in career and college planning and placement efforts. Contributed to leadership team strategies. Collaborated with local community colleges to create CTE pathways and dual enrollment opportunities. Provided crisis counseling and implemented behavioral growth strategies. Enhanced student emotional well-being through individual and group counseling sessions. Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies. Improved graduation rates through targeted interventions for at-risk students.

Assisted students with college planning to improve acceptance rates and secure scholarships. Developed tailored career strategies to prepare students for job markets. Collaborated with educational institutions to align student aspirations with academic programs. Analyzed academic transcripts and career profiles to identify strengths for focused application processes. Facilitated workshops on college admissions to enhance student confidence and application quality. Researched scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Increased college application success through personalized guidance on essay writing and interview preparation. Advised parents on effective strategies for parent-teacher collaboration to support academic progress at home and in the classroom.

Directed academic planning initiatives to foster student growth and success. Oversaw graduation progress for over 500 students in 5 counties. Collaborated with 25 educators to implement a comprehensive counseling program emphasizing academic excellence and career readiness. Led workshops on academic and college planning, resulting in increased college applications. Developed and executed academic plans while training faculty on best practices. Partnered with faculty and community liaisons to design effective student support programs. Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and implement targeted strategies for improvement.