TERESA CARON, LPC, LSC
Portage,MI
Summary
Results-driven School Counselor with expertise in managing diverse caseloads and fostering strong student relationships. Developed culturally competent counseling techniques and led mental health initiatives that enhance awareness and support. Facilitated collaboration among educators, parents, and community resources to promote student success and implement programs that improve academic performance and social skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Portage Central Middle School
Portage, MI
01.2018 - Current
- Managed caseload of 450+ middle school students, delivering individualized support and guidance to address diverse needs
- Provided individual counseling to students facing academic and emotional challenges.
- Facilitated parent meetings to discuss student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Advocated for student needs within school and district committees.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create a supportive environment, enhancing student learning and development outcomes
- Provided individualized guidance and support to help students overcome academic difficulties and reach their goals
- Assisted students in developing effective interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, resulting in improved relationships and academic performance
- Developed culturally competent counseling techniques to effectively address unique needs of diverse student backgrounds
- Developed and implemented an evidence-based curriculum to teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Conducted intake screenings, eligibility evaluations, and multidisciplinary 504 meetings to develop individualized accommodation plans. Reviewed and updated plans annually or as needed.
- Crisis Management Lead for K–12 school district experience directing emergency preparedness, incident response, recovery, and CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) for staff and students.
- Coordinated with community resources to support student well-being and family needs.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Crisis Management Lead for K–12 school district with [X] years’ experience directing emergency preparedness, incident response, recovery, and CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) training for staff and students.
School Counselor
Parchment Middle School
Parchment, MI
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Manage a caseload of 400 Middle School students
- Meet with students weekly to review academic progress and social strategies
- Reviewed grade reports and met with students failing classes to establish individual goals and strategies promoting academic success
- Build connections with students to encourage social, academic, and emotional growth
- Assess mental health needs impacting academic achievement
- Monitored 'BE NICE' suicide prevention/mental health awareness program to foster kindness and support among students
- Facilitated 'Lunch Bunch' program to enhance students' social skills and build peer connections
Mobile Crisis Response and Case Manager Supervisor
Family Children Services
Kalamazoo
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision to field-based mental health clinicians
- Ensured quality of clinical services through individual and group supervision, resulting in enhanced clinician effectiveness.
- Oversee adherence to paperwork guidelines and state and Council of Accreditation requirements
- Coordinated on-call supervisor rotation across all programs.
- Developed and revised program policies and procedures, aligning them with best practices and regulatory requirements to improve service delivery.
- Participate in internal and external committees and management team meetings
- Conducted annual performance reviews for direct reports, establishing tailored professional development goals to facilitate career advancement.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts -
Spring Arbor University
Jackson, MIMaster Of Arts -
Spring Arbor University
Jackson, MISkills
- Individualized counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Mental Health
- Mental health leadership
- Cultural competence
- Communications
- Coordinating
- Data Analysis
Timeline
School Counselor
Portage Central Middle School
01.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Parchment Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2018
Mobile Crisis Response and Case Manager Supervisor
Family Children Services
08.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor Of Arts -
Spring Arbor University
Master Of Arts -
Spring Arbor University