Stephanie Kasparek
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Compassionate school counselor driving student success by fostering social-emotional development and positive school climates. Experienced in crisis intervention and effective communication with diverse stakeholders, committed to enhancing academic and personal growth for all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Lane Elementary School
Alexandria, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student challenges and provide targeted interventions as a member of the MTSS school team.
- Developed 504 Plans for individual students while collaborating with parents and teachers on accommodations as a 504 Plan Case Manager.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring immediate assistance for students in distress and facing challenging situations, working through de-escalation, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advocated for resources and support services to improve student mental health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives, such as MTSS and Attendance Teams.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of counseling interventions through ongoing assessment and analysis of measurable outcomes.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Professional School Counselor
Stratford Landing Elementary School
Alexandria, VA
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student challenges and provide targeted interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring immediate assistance for students in distress.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Marymount University
Arlington, Virgnia05-2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Professional ethics and maintaining confidentiality
- Multicultural competence
- Bullying prevention
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Mediation and crisis intervention
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Lane Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Stratford Landing Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Counseling
Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Marymount University