Wendy Baron
Marinette,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Marinette Public Schools, enhancing student well-being and academic success through individual counseling and crisis intervention. Expert in relationship development and problem-solving, adept at collaborating with educators and parents. Skilled in event planning and mediation, driving positive outcomes in educational and community settings. Experienced business owner bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist a 100+ customers hourly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Marinette Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
Teacher
Menominee Area Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Restaurant Owner
Table Six Restaurant
03.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WIMaster of Arts - Psychology
Lakeland University
Sheboygan, WI05.2026
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Event Planning
- Development of Fundraisers
- Solutions-focused
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict Mediation
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Development
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" in the tri-city area in 2019.
- Developed and Implemented a Recycling Program in the Menominee Public School District.
- Created and managed a "Clothes Closet" at the Intermediate School in Menominee.
- Runner-Up at National Singing competition in New Orleans in 2018.
- Performed at local theatres with roles including: Sarah (Company), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Aunt Eller (Oklahoma), and the WIcked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz).
Timeline
School Counselor
Marinette Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2024
Teacher
Menominee Area Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
Restaurant Owner
Table Six Restaurant
03.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Master of Arts - Psychology
Lakeland University
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