Stephanie Collins
Mount Prospect,Illinois
Summary
Student-centered School Counselor and Academic Advisor with experience supporting high school students through academic planning, social-emotional support, and college and career readiness. Skilled in using student data, teacher feedback, and attendance trends to identify needs early and implement targeted interventions that keep students on track for graduation and postsecondary success. Known for building strong relationships with students and families and collaborating across school teams to create equitable, supportive learning environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
National Louis University
Wheeling, Illinois
12.2024 - Current
- Advised diverse student populations on licensure pathways and academic policies to facilitate program completion.
- Provide individualized academic planning and degree mapping for graduate and licensure students.
- Monitored student progress through institutional data systems, conducting proactive outreach to address risk indicators.
- Use academic standing reports, course performance trends, and retention data to guide targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with faculty and university offices to identify and remove barriers, enhancing student persistence.
School Counselor
Saint Viator High School
Arlington Heights, Illinois
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Delivered comprehensive school counseling services for students in grades 9–12, supporting academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary development.
- Analyzed student data including grades, attendance, and teacher feedback to identify students in need of early intervention and coordinate targeted supports.
- Provided preventative guidance and targeted counseling interventions to support student academic success and social-emotional well-being.
- Coordinated development and implementation of Section 504 Plans, collaborating with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure appropriate supports and monitor student progress.
- Collaborated with the local public school district to support students receiving IEP services and ensure continuity of accommodations and services.
- Provided crisis intervention and responsive counseling services, collaborating with families and staff to implement support plans and facilitating referrals to appropriate school and community-based resources.
- Guided students in four-year academic planning, course selection, and graduation progress monitoring.
- Designed and delivered college and career readiness programming, including workshops on standardized testing, college admissions, career exploration, and postsecondary planning, to equip students and families with essential tools for success.
- Utilized Naviance to support individualized college and career pathway development, monitor application progress, and facilitate data-informed advising.
- Advised students and families on requesting standardized testing accommodations through ACT and College Board, including documentation review and submission guidance.
- Fostered a visible, relationship-centered presence in the school community, building strong partnerships with students, families, faculty, and administrators to enhance support networks.
English Teacher
Saint Viator High School
Arlington Heights, Illinois
08.2006 - 03.2010
- Delivered differentiated instruction in literature and composition.
- Integrated educational technology to boost student engagement and participation.
- Cultivated inclusive classroom environments that supported student growth and sense of belonging.
- Developed study skills and time management techniques to foster critical thinking.
English/Journalism Teacher
Resurrection High School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed journalism curriculum to enhance student understanding of media literacy.
- Guided students in writing, editing, and publishing articles for school publications.
- Supervised student newspaper production using Adobe and Microsoft platforms.
- Facilitated discussions on media ethics and responsible journalism practices.
- Organized and facilitated field trips to provide practical insights into journalism topics.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2012
Master of Arts - Teaching, Secondary Education
National Louis University
Wheeling, IL08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Public Relations
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2002
Skills
Core Counseling & Student Support
- Comprehensive School Counseling
- Relationship-Centered Counseling Practice
- Crisis intervention
- Academic and Graduation Planning
- Data-Informed Student Support and Intervention
College, Career & Postsecondary Planning
- College and Career Readiness Programming
- Postsecondary planning
- Naviance and College/Career Readiness Platforms
- Workshop and Student/Family Program Development
Collaboration, Advocacy & Student Services
- Student Advocacy and Relationship Building
- Family and Community Partnerships
- IEP collaboration
- 504 Plan coordination
Systems & Technology
- Student Information Systems and Data Management
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA)
Timeline
Academic Advisor
National Louis University
12.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Saint Viator High School
08.2012 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Saint Viator High School
08.2006 - 03.2010
English/Journalism Teacher
Resurrection High School
08.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Teaching, Secondary Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Public Relations
Indiana University