Stacy Bauer
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with a background in delivering comprehensive support through strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff. Expertise in counseling techniques and crisis intervention, complemented by a strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to provide reliable support tailored to individual needs. Proven track record of implementing impactful academic and socio-emotional programs that foster student development and resolve conflicts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
East Port Orchard Elementary School
Port Orchard, WA
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Deliver comprehensive K–5 school counseling services supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
- Provided individualized counseling using evidence-based social-emotional learning techniques to address emotional regulation, peer relationships, conflict resolution, and school engagement.
- Designed and facilitated classroom guidance lessons using an evidence-based activities to increase student self-management and problem-solving competencies.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support students through MTSS intervention processes, progress monitoring, and behavior support strategies.
- Addressed student concerns using trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and restorative approaches.
- Coordinate and support the Section 504 processes.
- Led school McKinney-Vento program to remove barriers to education for unhoused families by providing support to student and family by connecting families with community resources, school supplies, and basic needs.
School Counselor, Intern
Discovery Alternative High School
Port Orchard, WA
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed a 10th-grade transition and intervention program using data-driven needs assessment and progress monitoring tools, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Designed and implemented attendance, engagement, and credit-recovery interventions using data-informed practices, increasing student attendance.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions, small-group workshops, and classroom-based SEL lessons using the CASEL SEL framework.
- Conducted student social-emotional check-ins using brief surveys, supporting counseling center operations and increasing early identification of at-risk students.
- Responded to behavioral concerns and crisis situations using trauma-informed care protocols and verbal de-escalation techniques.
School Counselor, Intern
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard, WA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered comprehensive counseling services-including individual and group sessions-using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, resulting in improved well-being for approximately 500 K-5th grade students.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions using cognitive-behavioral techniques, improving emotional regulation, peer relationships, and problem-solving, which led to a 20% increase in client-reported coping skills.
- Delivered classroom guidance lessons on bullying prevention and social skills using interactive role-play activities.
- Planned and facilitated small group counseling for upper elementary students using evidence-based SEL curriculum, resulting in a 15% increase in student self-reported confidence in peer interactions.
- Conducted student social-emotional check-ins and supported counseling center operations.
Program Director & Educational Tutor
Classical Conversations
U.S. & South Korea
01.2012 - 04.2025
- Led and managed a classical educational program for students ages 4-12, designing a blended curriculum including classroom lesson design and implementation.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with families, leveraging collaborative planning tools, to develop individualized academic and social development plans.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff to enhance instructional strategies and program delivery.
- Coordinated curriculum implementation, ensuring adherence to educational standards and guidelines.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on student outcomes.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Substitute Teacher
Camp Humphreys Middle School
South Korea
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered instructional and behavioral support to 6th-8th grade students across content areas using differentiated instruction and positive-reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained inclusive classroom environments using positive behavior interventions and clear expectations
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups, adapting materials for various learning styles.
- Provided individualized support to students, enhancing their academic performance and confidence.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2026
B.A. - Sociology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2002
Skills
- Solution-Focused Individual & Group Counseling
- Academic Advising
- Crisis/Response Intervention
- Data Driven Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum Development
- Family & Community Collaboration
- Student Information Systems: Qmlativ Skyward, Google Workplace, Educlimber
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) | 2021–Present
- Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) | 2023–Present
Certification
- OSPI - School Counselor Conditional Certificate
- OSP - Emergency Substitute Teacher
- KMH - Mental Health First Aid
- ECSI - CPR & First Aid
- VDE - Dyslexia Awareness
Timeline
School Counselor
East Port Orchard Elementary School
03.2026 - 06.2026
School Counselor, Intern
Discovery Alternative High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
School Counselor, Intern
Orchard Heights Elementary
01.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Camp Humphreys Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Program Director & Educational Tutor
Classical Conversations
01.2012 - 04.2025
B.A. - Sociology
Washington State University
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Liberty University