William Gardner
counselor
De Pere,WI
Summary
Highly motivated and versatile child advocate professional with over 40 years of experience working with students in various residential, private, and educational settings. Seeking a challenging opportunity as a school counselor, advocate, to utilize extensive expertise in supporting and guiding students towards their academic and personal growth. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment that promotes student well-being and success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
York Community High School
07.2003 - Current
- Individual and group counseling working with a caseload of 275 students, Freshman Orientation Guidance Program teacher, working with Freshman in classroom of 15-20, academic counselor, following up daily with students, parents and teachers to ensure that students are working towards their academic and social potential
- Crisis intervention team, developed current crisis intervention manual
- Act coordinator, academic intervention, advised and exposed students to post high school opportunities and resources
- Resource for students who are interest in Union or Military careers after graduation
Counselor
Pius XI High School
08.1991 - 05.2002
- Senior counselor, had caseload of 150 students, ran 8 support groups at different times, facilitated ambassador program, student support program, first friends program, homeroom teacher, college resource, freshman overnight program developer, and leader
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Education
Non-degree - Education
Benedictine University
Naperville, ILMediation process, ethical/process of mediation in the workplace
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WILicensing Guidance Licensing - Guidance and counseling
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WIMaster of Science - Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Drug and Alcohol counseling
UW - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Human Development
UW Green Bay
Green Bay, W12.1984
Skills
- Innovative school counselor with extensive experience working with students individually and in groups
- A dedicated counselor with demonstrated achievements to support students' success
- An excellent counselor with skills in intervention with at-risk students needing academic support
- An outstanding team member who works with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students
- Exceptional problem-solver with the ability to evaluate and reach a wide range of students and parents
- Client advocacy working with individuals and families on IEP/504 accommodations,
- Career counseling, working with Union's on apprentice program placement, working with students going to 4 and 2 year college programs , discussing career goals and course/admission requirements
Certification
- School Service Personnel Certificate Type 73 Standard/Current (IL)
- School Service Personnel Certificate, Indiana (Active)
- WI Type 966 School Counselor (Active)
- WI Substitute license expired
- WI License Professional Counselor license expired
Accomplishments
- Participated in and Developed First-year Orientation Guidance Program aligned with ASCA and Illinois standards
- Managed a caseload of 250 to 350 students and a case manager for 32 students with 504.s
- ACT Coordinator for National Acts tests
- Participated in and helped develop district and school safety periodicals
- Helped coordinate, ACT/SAT, testing
- Helped Developed current crisis intervention plan for high school student services
- Facilitated 8 small group programs for students with different academic and emotional needs
- Had a 12% decrease in D's and Fs on caseload for 2022, 2023
- Communicate with parents regularly to discuss student's issues and concerns
- Developed and initiate freshman lock in program, helping 200-300 incoming freshman students adjust to their new high school setting
- Advised TAC (Teacher Assisted Contact) homeroom program
- Member of District 205 safety committee
Community Service
- Past Operations Coordinator for Winfield Emergency Management/NIMS certified/DuPage county Emergency management
- Worked with the Chicago Sandwich Run for homeless Veteran for the last 20 years Making over a thousand lunches every weekend
- Worked with Journey House in Milwaukee, helping veterans with job skills and Veteran benefits
- Worked with Illinois Unions on recruiting students into individual trades programs
- Attended Army, Navy and Marine Corp educators program, as recently as summer of 2024, learning more of military careers and benefits
- Sponsoring three children through Compassion International
- 30 year member of the Northwest Territory Association, a Revolutionary war reenactment organization
- City of Elmhurst Commissioner for Veterans affairs
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Counselor
York Community High School
07.2003 - Current
Counselor
Pius XI High School
08.1991 - 05.2002
Mediation process, ethical/process of mediation in the workplace
Marquette University
Non-degree - Education
Benedictine University
Licensing Guidance Licensing - Guidance and counseling
Marquette University
Master of Science - Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Drug and Alcohol counseling
UW - Whitewater
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Human Development
UW Green Bay
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