Tobi L. Nussbaum
Seattle,WA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Lake Washington School District
08.2024 - Current
- Designed, scheduled, and facilitated social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons, groups, and individual counseling to enhance self-regulation, self-efficacy and mental health wellness using Second Step, Zones of Regulation, Kelso’s Wheel, CharacterStrong, restorative practices and Positive Discipline.
- Collaborate with school counselors across four campuses to co-develop a comprehensive, student-centered counseling program informed by Panorama data and MTSS data.
- Lead and collaborate on identity-affirming initiatives, parent engagement events, and affirming/affinity groups, in alignment with both school and district equity goals.
- Participate in MTSS and Behavior Intervention teams to align counseling services with multiple school-wide academic, behavioral, and cultural goals. For example, created material, agendas, spreadsheets, schedules, and organizational opportunities (HELP?)
- Delivere professional support for teachers on gender identity, crisis response, and disability awareness to enhance school-wide support systems.
- Define and manage the scope of an itinerant counselor role to ensure fidelity to the ASCA National Model while addressing the unique needs of each school community.
Child and Family Therapist
Bellevue Family Counseling
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver trauma-informed, neurodivergent, sensory, and gender-affirmative therapeutic interventions for children ages 4-12, employing strength-based and person-centered methodologies.
- Apply evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and self-regulation techniques to address anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and emotional regulation.
- Facilitate engagement through play therapy, art, movement, and educational games to promote social-emotional development, self-advocacy, and adaptive coping strategies.
- Collaborate closely with families, educators, and caregivers by conducting consultations, providing parent coaching, and advocating for inclusive educational support tailored to individual client needs.
- Maintain business taxes, schedules and clientele.
- Establish and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships to empower children in overcoming challenges and achieving sustained personal growth, resilience, and confidence across various settings.
School Counselor
The Little School
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered trauma-informed individual, group, and classroom-based counseling using the Sound Discipline Model and research-based programs such as Second Step and Responsive Classroom.
- Developed behavioral and accommodation plans; collaborated with teachers and staff through SST meetings and coaching to ensure consistent, supportive implementation.
- Facilitated communication and coordinated referrals between families, staff, and outside providers to address academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Interpreted neuropsychological, speech-language, and occupational therapy evaluations to align school support plans with student-specific goals.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences, and DEI teams; led parent engagement initiatives including roundtable discussions supporting Asian and Asian American students and neurodivergent communities.
- Tracked student progress through structured observations and assessments; maintained records and data systems using Microsoft Office 365 to inform interventions and monitor growth.
- Provided Responsive services and crisis response through, behavior plans, CPS reports, Self-Harm/Risk Assessment, and to address classroom and school needs across environments.
School Counseling Intern
Highlands Elementary, Renton School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed academic and behavioral concerns, developed 504 plans, and implemented Tier 2 supports such as check-in, restorative conversations and other opportunities to repair and work on connections.
- Delivered classroom guidance, small groups, and individual counseling focused on college/career readiness, safety, bullying prevention, and self-regulation using evidence-based approaches.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive school counseling and social-emotional learning program aligned with Washington State benchmarks to work with remote learning and remote teacher and parent engagement.
- Partnered with families, educators, and external agencies to coordinate student services, facilitate referrals, and strengthen home-school collaboration.
- Collaborated on building and district teams such as Elementary Counseling PLC and Comprehensive School Counseling Model district team.
- Provided crisis intervention services including suicide risk assessment, CPS reporting, trauma-informed counseling, grief support, and pandemic-related response.
School Counseling Practicum
Salmon Bay K-8, Seattle Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
ORBIT LGBTQIA+ Youth Care Specialist and Youth Care Worker
Open Space for Arts & Community
01.2020 - 01.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Queen Anne Elementary, Seattle Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Seattle Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Seattle Pacific University
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Dance
Evergreen State College
12.2005
Professional Development And Conferences
- 2025/2022, Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) Conference
- 2023-2024, NWAIS: Supporting and Developing Executive Functioning Lower Grades
- 2023-2024, Adopting a Coaching Mindset: Practices and Possibilities
- 2021, Black Mental Health Symposium
- 2019, Cultures Connecting: Activities for Facilitating Courageous Conversations
- 2018-2017, Seattle Schools District Summits: A.C.E.S., verbal de-escalation
- 2018, Trauma and Educator Resilience w/Megan Frye Ph.D.
- 2017, Social Thinking Conference
- 2016, Gender Odyssey Conference for Professionals: Gender in Schools
Degree
MEd, LMHCA
Additional Relevant Employment
- School Counseling Practicum, Salmon Bay K-8, Seattle Public Schools, 01/21, 06/21
- ORBIT LGBTQIA+ Youth Care Specialist and Youth Care Worker, Open Space for Arts & Community, 2021, 2020
- Special Education Paraprofessional, Queen Anne Elementary, Seattle Public Schools, 2015, 2019
- Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute, Seattle Public Schools, 2014, 2015
Timeline
School Counselor
Lake Washington School District
08.2024 - Current
Child and Family Therapist
Bellevue Family Counseling
06.2024 - Current
School Counselor
The Little School
08.2022 - 01.2024
School Counseling Intern
Highlands Elementary, Renton School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
School Counseling Practicum
Salmon Bay K-8, Seattle Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
ORBIT LGBTQIA+ Youth Care Specialist and Youth Care Worker
Open Space for Arts & Community
01.2020 - 01.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Queen Anne Elementary, Seattle Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Seattle Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Dance
Evergreen State College
Master of Education - School Counseling
Seattle Pacific University
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