Student-focused counselor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Cambridge-Isanti School District 911
Isanti, MN
09.1999 - Current
Facilitates small groups.
provides individual counseling
maintains and writes 504 plans
classroom SEL instruction
facilitates parent meetings
consults with staff on student behavior
serve on PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports), BILT (Building Instructional Leaderships Team) and SAT (Student Assistance Team) teams
plan and implement school-wide programs including: Chill Zone, Kindness Krew, Character Education, Mental Health Awareness Month, Peer Mentoring
intern supervisor
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
Minneapolis
05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
05-1988
Skills
Individual counseling
Program planning
Parent engagement
Mental health advocacy
Interpersonal skills
Student advocacy
Certification
Licensed K-12 School Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors (retired status)
2024 college courses: Youth Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning, Dealing with Difficult Parents and Help for Billy (children impacted by trauma)
Timeline
School Counselor
Cambridge-Isanti School District 911
09.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology
Morningside College
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