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Stacy Brooks

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Summary

Dynamic counselor with extensive experience at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, specializing in crisis intervention and adolescent counseling. Proven track record in coordinating 504 Plans and fostering collaboration among educational professionals. Committed to empowering students through effective conflict resolution and personalized support, ensuring successful transitions and positive outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor, West Middle School

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Plymouth
11.2023 - Current
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for students
  • Engaged students in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers, social workers, and educational professionals to coordinate student care.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about the latest counseling techniques and theories.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.

Counselor, Counseling Department Head

Adams Middle School, Wayne Westland Schools
Westland
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Michigan School Counselor Association
  • Responsible for creating and implementing the master schedule
  • Conduct individual counseling sessions with students
  • Counsel students facing friendship issues, bullying, and home issues
  • Work with high school counselors to assist with the high school transition
  • Organize and oversee 8th Grade Honors Night Assembly
  • Responsible for ensuring all students complete their EDP according to district standards using Xello
  • Prepare and revise student schedules
  • Initiate, coordinate and implement 504 Plans
  • Collaborate with School Social Workers and Special Education Department Heads for assisting Special Education students
  • Assisted in designing and implementing new Co-Teaching Model at AMS
  • Assisted in creating ELL schedule for new program at AMS
  • Active member of school crisis team
  • Assist with implementing EduClimber at AMS
  • Chairperson for Suicide Prevention Week for AMS
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.

Teacher

REDFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL, REDFORD UNION SCHOOLS
Redford
12.2008 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for teaching several classes in the CTE Department such as Child Guidance, Health, and Foods and Nutrition
  • Responsible for creating and implementing College Seminar Course curriculum for 9th grade students for Wayne County and Community College
  • Active participant in district wide College Culture team
  • Initiated the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program within the CTE Department
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Education

M.A. - School and Professional Counseling

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
04.2012

B.S. - Secondary Education

MADONNA UNIVERSITY
LIVONIA, MI
01.2008

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • EDP completion
  • 504 plan coordination
  • Collaboration with professionals
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior management
  • Adolescent counseling

Certification

  • LPC, State of Michigan
  • School Counselor License, State of Michigan
  • Professional Education Certificate, Secondary Education

Other Professional Experience

  • Member of Crisis Team (WWCSD)
  • Member of Mental Health Task Force (WWCSD)
  • ALICE trained (WWCSD)
  • Cafeteria Monitor (WWCSD)
  • Member of Family and Community Engagement Committee (WWCSD)
  • Member of School Improvement Team (WWCSD)
  • District EduClimber trainer (WWCSD)
  • Anti-Defamation League trained Diversity Trainer (Redford Union Schools)
  • Leader and Facilitator of school-wide diversity and anti-bullying program (Redford Union Schools)
  • Founder and Sponsor of 'Girls Group' (Redford Union Schools)
  • Co-Chair Positive Behavior Support Team (Redford Union Schools)

Internship Practicum Experience

  • Redford Union High School, Redford, MI, 08/11-06/12, Accumulated over 500 hours working in the counseling department, Counseled failing students, new freshmen, and students in crisis, Assisted counselors with scheduling students, testing, Career Cruising, Helped students with financial aid information, college applications and scholarships
  • Growth Works INC (GWI), Plymouth, MI, 01/12-12/12, Accumulated approximately 200 hours of group counseling with at-risk adolescents, Worked with adolescents who were mandated by either their parents or court system to seek counseling or substance abuse treatment, Worked with the parents of those adolescents who were in the program, Observed multiple groups (assessment group, youth assistance program group, parent support group, relapse prevention group, anger management group, intensive outpatient group, outpatient group), Co-facilitated assessment groups and youth assistance program groups, Examined intake paperwork to help make proper group placement recommendations, Performed intakes for new clients, Conducted research study of former clients and analyzed data from study to help program administrators determine GWI's successes and areas of needed improvement

Timeline

Counselor, West Middle School

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
11.2023 - Current

Counselor, Counseling Department Head

Adams Middle School, Wayne Westland Schools
01.2020 - 11.2023

Teacher

REDFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL, REDFORD UNION SCHOOLS
12.2008 - 01.2020

M.A. - School and Professional Counseling

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

B.S. - Secondary Education

MADONNA UNIVERSITY

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