Stephen Poulsen
Spanish Fork
Summary
I am a qualified, veteran school counselor, with an advanced degree and a decade of experience working with troubled youth and at risk students. I have strong interpersonal skills, a friendly nature, and I am able to organize and execute programs, education or otherwise, to meet objectives. I am a hard working individual, dedicated to improving both the social/emotional health and academic success of the students that I interact with. My goal as a school counselor is to support students by considering their unique needs and providing them with support and resources that are available.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Tracker
Mapelton Junior HIgh
01.2025 - Current
- Kept a record of each students credits, current courses, and any previously failed or incomplete courses.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to create individualized support plans tailored to students unique needs.
- Worked individually with students to recover/earn class credits.
High School Counselor
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Encouraged and guided academically motivated college bound students (grades 7-12) how to organize, prioritize and use goals to help achieve greatest potential
Customer Service Manager
Smith's Food King
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed the front end of the store to ensure business operations ran smoothly
- Responsible for the finance receivables (cash and checks)
- Managed and trained checkers and other employees; Handled all customer service issues
Head School Counselor
Creekside High School
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Helped guide, mentor, and encourage at-risk students to achieve their general education degree at the only alternative high school in Murray School District
- Taught students how to organize, prioritize and study effectively
- Tutored students in academics; encouraged goal-setting; promoted hard work and persistence
Customer Service Manager
Smith's Food King
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed the front end of the store to ensure business operations ran smoothly
- Responsible for the finance receivables (cash and checks)
- Managed and trained checkers and other employees; Handled all customer service issues
Medical Examiner
Examination Management Services
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Drug tested aspiring and semi-pro athletes and conducted medical exams
- Conducted EKG tests, drew blood, took blood pressure and recorded medical histories
- Performed random drug tests for the Salt Lake Bees and Ogden Raptors baseball teams
Recreation Supervisor
Department of Corrections
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Help facilitate and manage a safe environment, a safe-haven for inmates to exercise
- Organize and set up group recreation for inmates
- Offer counsel and advice regarding individual fitness goals
Education
Masters - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City, UT01.2001
Bachelors of Science -
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.1995
Diploma -
Logan High School
Logan, UT01.1986
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Program organization
- Program execution
- Planning and organization
- Patience and persistence
Timeline
Student Tracker
Mapelton Junior HIgh
01.2025 - Current
High School Counselor
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Customer Service Manager
Smith's Food King
01.2009 - 01.2011
Head School Counselor
Creekside High School
01.2001 - 01.2009
Customer Service Manager
Smith's Food King
01.1999 - 01.2001
Recreation Supervisor
Department of Corrections
01.1997 - 01.1999
Medical Examiner
Examination Management Services
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelors of Science -
Utah State University
Diploma -
Logan High School
Masters - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
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