William Beck
School Counselor
Saginaw,MI
Summary
School Counselor with success in helping students achieve both secondary and postsecondary goals. Talented in advocating for students from a wide-range of backgrounds with diverse postsecondary goals within the framework of secondary counseling best practices.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
School Counselor
Heritage HS, Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Scheduling, 504 accommodations, graduation and postsecondary plans, CTE options, college visits, data analysis to address absenteeism and academic deficiencies.
School Counselor, OMNI Alternative High School
Carrollton Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted students with graduation plans that included a mix of in-person and online classes, state testing coordinator.
School Counselor, Vassar High School
Vassar Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2021
- .State Testing Coordinator, McKinney-Vento liaison, Student scheduling (Skyward), Dual enrollment coordinator, college campus tours, Advise MI advisor supervision
Physical Education Teacher, List Elementary
Frankenmuth School District
Frankenmuth, Michigan
08.2015 - 08.2018
- K-4 PE teacher, organized and supervised clubs for chess, running and disc golf
Teacher, Frankenmuth High School
Frankenmuth School District
Frankenmuth, Michigan
10.2012 - 07.2015
- Taught AP Psychology and Health, advisor for Law Day, created and supervised chess club and FIRST Robotics team
School Counselor, Thompson Middle School
Saginaw Public School District
08.2010 - 10.2012
Counselor
Genesee ISD
Swartz Creek, Michigan
11.2008 - 06.2009
- Counselor of at-risk students at Swartz Creek Middle School
Volunteer Firefighter
Frankenmuth Fire Department
01.2002 - 12.2008
School Counseling Internship
Saginaw Township Community Schools
09.2008 - 11.2008
Intern
Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Department
Frankenmuth, Michigan
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Program coordinator, internship experience for Central Michigan University MA program
Manufacturer Sales Representative
Shamrock and deBeer Lacrosse
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Multi-state sales territory for lacrosse equipment manufacturers
Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Flint Powers Catholic High School
01.2001 - 12.2002
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Northwood University
01.1999 - 12.2000
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Detroit Lions
07.1999 - 08.1999
- Assisted strength and conditioning coaches and players during training camp
Special Olympics Basketball Coach
Millet Learning Center
12.1998 - 01.1999
AmeriCorps Member
AmeriCorps
01.1996 - 12.1997
- After-school programs in Flint, MI
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
01.1992 - 12.1995
Education
Fellowship - Michigan College Access Network Fellows Program
MCAN School Counselor Fellows Program
Lansing, MI 10.2024 - 10.2026
Master of Arts - K-12 School Administration
Michigan State University
05.2001 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling
Spring Arbor University
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Timeline
Fellowship - Michigan College Access Network Fellows Program
MCAN School Counselor Fellows Program
10.2024 - 10.2026
School Counselor
Heritage HS, Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor, OMNI Alternative High School
Carrollton Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022
School Counselor, Vassar High School
Vassar Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2021
Physical Education Teacher, List Elementary
Frankenmuth School District
08.2015 - 08.2018
Teacher, Frankenmuth High School
Frankenmuth School District
10.2012 - 07.2015
School Counselor, Thompson Middle School
Saginaw Public School District
08.2010 - 10.2012
Counselor
Genesee ISD
11.2008 - 06.2009
School Counseling Internship
Saginaw Township Community Schools
09.2008 - 11.2008
Intern
Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Department
01.2003 - 12.2004
Volunteer Firefighter
Frankenmuth Fire Department
01.2002 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - K-12 School Administration
Michigan State University
05.2001 - 01.2018
Manufacturer Sales Representative
Shamrock and deBeer Lacrosse
01.2001 - 12.2003
Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Flint Powers Catholic High School
01.2001 - 12.2002
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Detroit Lions
07.1999 - 08.1999
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Northwood University
01.1999 - 12.2000
Special Olympics Basketball Coach
Millet Learning Center
12.1998 - 01.1999
AmeriCorps Member
AmeriCorps
01.1996 - 12.1997
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
01.1992 - 12.1995
Master of Arts - Counseling
Spring Arbor University
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Saginaw Valley State University
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