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Sonja Dressel

Chadron,NE

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Student Counselor at Chadron State College with a proven track record in enhancing student well-being through individualized counseling and crisis intervention. Skilled in multicultural competence and goal setting, I successfully reduced waiting times for urgent care and fostered strong relationships, empowering students to achieve academic and personal growth. Experienced with providing tailored guidance and support to students in both academic and personal contexts. Utilizes effective communication and active listening to understand and address student needs. Knowledge of creating supportive environments that encourage student growth and well-being. Experienced student support specialist with strong background in counseling and guidance. Focused on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. Flexible and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for students and staff. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Student Affairs position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Student Counselor

Chadron State College
09.2008 - Current
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individualized support and guidance through regular counseling sessions.
  • Promoted a positive program culture by organizing workshops on stress management, time management, and effective communication skills.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge by regularly attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in mental health counseling.
  • Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Delivered empathetic crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during acute episodes and coordinating necessary care.
  • Reduced waiting times for appointments, improving access to urgent care for individuals in crisis.
  • Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload, and prioritizing client needs.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in the mental health field.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower students to take ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
  • Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
  • Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
  • Expanded community mental health resources by coordinating outreach events, workshops, and presentations to increase awareness and reduce stigma.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Served as an advocate for clients within various systems, including healthcare providers and educational institutions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, de-escalating situations, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
  • Supervised practicum students and interns seeking licensure in mental health counseling, offering guidance and feedback on their clinical skills and development.
  • Improved patient coping mechanisms, integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into therapy sessions.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
  • Developed comprehensive student support services, including counseling resources, tutoring programs, and extracurricular activities to address diverse needs.
  • Connected students with appropriate resources such as tutoring services, writing centers, and library assistance to support their academic growth.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Assisted students to make plans for graduate studies, including appropriate programs, timeline and student finances
  • Educated college students on graduate admissions process, graduate assistantship applications, and financial planning for gaps not covered by graduate institution.

School Counselor

Maypiya Luta
08.2002 - 05.2007
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
  • Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
  • Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
  • Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
  • Contributed to curriculum development by providing input on courses that encourage social-emotional learning and support mental health needs according to ASCA standards.
  • Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Kept up-to-date with changes to the ACT exam format, content, or scoring system to provide current information to students during preparation efforts.
  • Enhanced student performance in standardized tests by providing targeted instruction in test-taking strategies and time management skills.
  • Improved student confidence and motivation through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on their progress.
  • Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
  • Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Fostered collaborative working relationships with national scholarship awarding organizations.
  • Assisted high school juniors and seniors make appropriate post-secondary plans including monthly timelines.

Education

Master of Arts in Education - Mental Health Counseling

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
05-2002

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
05.1999

Skills

  • Multicultural competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Learning strategies
  • Individual counseling
  • Academic advising
  • Disability support
  • Career counseling
  • Active listening
  • Goal setting
  • Suicide prevention
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Licensed Mental Health Provider, State of Nebraska

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with the Office of Student Success in the development by implementing interactive participation the development .

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany Culture401k match

Software

Pharos

Eagles 350

Peoplesoft

Student Access (TRiO specific program for APR

Calendly

Note Designer

Microsoft suite

Languages

English

Interests

Exercise

Reading (Fiction and Non-fiction which is often professional skills)

Teaching myself to crochet

Timeline

Licensed Student Counselor

Chadron State College
09.2008 - Current

School Counselor

Maypiya Luta
08.2002 - 05.2007

Master of Arts in Education - Mental Health Counseling

Chadron State College

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska, Lincoln