School Counselor High
Resume:
Allison L Makowski, ABD
***** ******* ***** ~ Granger, IN 46530 ~ 574-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-makowski-51a3b26b/
EDUCATION
Educational Leadership, All but dissertation June 2021-May 2025
Indiana State University
School Building Level Administration License June 2019
Bethel University
Post-Graduate Coursework 2007-2014
Valparaiso University
Master of Science in Education, Counseling and Human Services May 2004
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology August 2001
Indiana University South Bend
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED
Dr. Lucky Abernathy Endowed Scholarship October 2024
Indiana State University
Dr. Dale Findley Professional Development Award May 2023
Indiana State University
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
School Counselor, (Department Chair 2018-20), August 2003-present
Elkhart Community School Corporation
●Coordinate Professional Learning Communities with use of student data
●Run & analyze student data to create Multi Domain Multi Tiered Systems of Support
●Coordinate counseling curriculums to provide new information for students
●Present core curriculum lessons in classrooms on current trends & topics of importance
●Consult with faculty, administration, & parents/guardians regarding student progress
●Attend IEP meetings with Special Education teachers/Create 504 plans
●Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
●Assist with creation of Master Schedule and Master Counseling Calendar
●Create course schedules for students that lead to successful and on time graduation
●Create college & career readiness plans for students and continually update plans
●Assist with state mandated testing such as ASVAB, PSAT, SAT throughout the academic year
●Attend weekly counselor and Department Chair meetings to evaluate student needs
●Coordinate annual High School student showcase every year
●Coordinate field trips to local colleges and job sites
●Knowledge of Career Technical Education/Next Level Programs of Study courses and state INTERS reporting
●Knowledge of computer programs Powerschool, Naviance, Canvas, SCOIR, Standards For Success (SFS), Cardonex, Zoom, Microsoft & Google Drive
●Knowledge of current trends in the field of education and high school graduation requirements
●Experience in elementary and secondary education settings
CONFERENCE PRESENTER EXPERIENCE
Reinventing our School Counseling program February 2020
Hatching Results National School Counseling Leadership Conference
Reinventing our School Counseling program September 2020
Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) Annual Conference
Tracking attendance & implementing Tier 2 Interventions for targeted Sophomores November 2019
Indiana School Counselor Association Conference
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Classroom 180: Heather Forbes June 2024
American School Counselor Association Annual Conference July 2021
Hatching Results National School Counseling Leadership Conference February 2020
Evidence Based School Counseling Conference & Research Day March 2020
Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning Annual Conference September 2020
Naviance Summer Institute July 2017, 2019
Indiana School Counselor Association Annual Conference November 2003, 2020
GRANT WRITING
Awarded $5,000 for Calm Corners at Elkhart High School 2021-22 Academic Year
Elkhart Education Foundation
Awarded Grant to attend professional conferences March 2024
Indiana Youth Institute
COMMITTEE & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
●Current Member of School Improvement Planning committee and Guiding Coalition Team
●Current Leader of American Schooling Counselor Association SEL Affinity Group
●Current member of the Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team
●Trained in Trauma Informed Practices & served as member of HINGE team
●Previous Advanced Placement coordinator for Elkhart High School West
●Member of American School Counselor Association, ASCA & Indiana School Counselor Association, ISCA
●Current Steering team member of the Elkhart County Counseling Collaborative
●Previous member of Emerging Leader Sub-Committee, ISCA
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified K-12 Professional License in School Counseling (Rules 46-47) June 2019-June 2029
Indiana State Board of Education
Certified P-12 Building Level Administrator August 2021-August 2026
Indiana State Board of Education
SPECIALIZED EDUCATION TRAINING
3 Year Comprehensive Counseling Program Professional Development August 2017-March 2020
Hatching Results
Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute August 2017, 2018
Solution Tree (PLC)
School Counseling Leadership Specialist September 2020
School Counseling Data Specialist September 2020
School Counseling Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist March 2021
School Counseling Trauma & Crisis Specialist February 2023
American School Counselor Association
Trauma & Resilience Training September 2021
STARR Commonwealth
Certified Facilitator Trainer in Child Safety & Teen Safety Matters October 2021
Monique Burr Foundation
Certificate in Teaching the Teenage Brain: Train the Trainer June 2021
Dr. Brandie Oliver, Oliver Education Solutions, LLC
Classroom 180 Virtual Training February 2023
Heather Forbes, LCSW
Allison L. Makowski
10276 Conover Drive ~ Granger, IN 46530 ~ 574-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
REFERENCES
Cary Anderson, Executive Principal
Elkhart High School
2608 California Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46514
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Sarah Flagg, Assistant Principal
Pierre Moran Middle School
200 West Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
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Gail Draper, Director of Counseling
Elkhart Community Schools
2720 California Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46514
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