Whitni Roden
Kalamazoo,United States
Summary
Experienced Counselor versed in guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development. Skilled in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, academic and interpersonal conflicts. Compassionate understanding of how to help youth with goal-setting, skill-building and positive outcomes. Driven to help students achieve success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Healing Conversations
Williamston, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
Success Coach
Communities In Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling strategies to 40 case managed students with academic or personal concerns while documenting behaviors plans and progress notes.
- Facilitated small groups using CBT model to teach coping skills and strategies to reduce stress and combat symptoms of depression.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in delivery of 5 school programs in preparation of social emotional learning outcomes.
- Worked with students to help them overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
School Counselor
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI
08.2003 - 06.2018
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Formed dynamic partnerships with 15 community organizations to implement outreach programs for Tier III at risk populations.
- Evaluated and audited 400 transcripts twice each year to determine "best fit/best match" program placement.
- Coordinated building level state assessments, administered and interpreted test results and provided data driven program recommendations.
- Developed pilot "college readiness" senior seminar course for 225 students including curriculum, pacing guide and resources leading to successful post-secondary matriculation.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
Site Coordinator
21st Century After School Program
Battle Creek, MI
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Provided vision, influence and discretion for 10 staff and 75 student participants for federally funded after school program.
- Conducted semi-annual personnel performance reviews and program quality evaluations.
- Analyzed data trends, reviewed staff recommendations and records to determine program initiatives.
- Collaborated with program director and administration to create seamless transitions for 8 summer school programs
Career Mentor
Goodwill Connects
Battle Creek, MI
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Designed individual employment objectives for 25 students that included weekly onsite progress monitoring of soft and technical skills.
- Used comprehensive measurements to document, guide and monitor student employment goals.
High School Teacher
Comstock/Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI
08.1991 - 06.2003
- Prepared engaging, motivational, student-centered lessons to foster higher order thinking skills.
- Created consistent positive learning environment over 10 years for students with moderate to severe behavior patterns, attendance and achievement barriers.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Counseling
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo06.1991
Skills
- CBT Group Therapy Facilitator
- ASCA Member
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Solution Focused
- Proficient in DSM V
Certification
LLPC - Limited Licensed Professional Counselor
Michigan Licensed School Counselor
Michigan Licensed School Teacher
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Healing Conversations
02.2023 - Current
Success Coach
Communities In Schools
10.2021 - Current
Career Mentor
Goodwill Connects
06.2016 - 08.2017
Site Coordinator
21st Century After School Program
08.2005 - 06.2018
School Counselor
Battle Creek Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2018
High School Teacher
Comstock/Battle Creek Public Schools
08.1991 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Secondary Counseling
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Western Michigan University
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