School Counselor Grade Teacher
Resume:
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Chicago, IL
Concordia University ’06 and ‘11
MS, General Admin & School Counseling.
Passionate and experienced professional with a passion for education, counseling students, and guiding parents, teachers, and staff to support core effective educational programs. Seeking an exciting role as an assistant principal to be a catalyst for groundbreaking change, creative problem solving, and child psychology success.
Professional Experience
CPS, LANGSTON HUGHES SCHOOL School Counselor (Pre K-8th) 2018-Current
Provided comprehensive, goal-oriented counseling to K-8th grade students using cognitive behavioral reality, and person-centered approaches, tailored to address the individual needs of the students which has been proven to be effective.
Specialized in short and long-term conflict resolution with a focus on bullying, family issues, depression, challenging peer problems, and behavioral issues which result in fewer classroom disturbances, and students’ choosing solution-driven tactics to solve problems with others through peace circles, peer mediation activities and restorative conversations.
Successfully Served as an active administrator in absence of the Principal and Asst. Principal; responsible for grade, scheduling, and assessment coordinating, as well as streamlining student records and data analysis
Consult with and train parents, teachers, and school staff regarding student needs, serving as a primary student advocate for success and high achievement
Teach Success Bound classes to 3rd-8th grade students.
Served as MTSS, SEL, and BHT lead in providing positive support to students and staff.
Served as the Student in Temporary Living Situation (STLS) Liaison where resources were given to families whose living situation was not stable.
Conducted parent meetings to help build relationships with families and staff members.
Led service-learning projects to build awareness, compassion, and character building among the student body while promoting social emotional learning schoolwide.
CPS, CHICAGO VOCATIONAL H.S SCHOOL Sped Teacher (9th-12th) 2017-2018
Implemented all areas of the Illinois State standards and monitored student data analysis to provide informed decisions and design instructional plans to and IEP’s to accommodate academic growth amongst diverse learners 9th- 12th grade
Developed staple lesson plans which instructed students on Physics and Chemistry, using relatable demonstrations and props to teach subjects.
CPS, JANE A. NEIL SCHOOL School Counselor (Pre K-8th) 2013- 2017
Provided comprehensive, goal-oriented counseling to K-8th grade students using cognitive behavioral reality, and person-centered approaches, tailored to address the individual needs of the students which has been proven to be effective.
Specialized in short and long-term conflict resolution with a focus on bullying, family issues, depression, challenging peer problems, and behavioral issues which result in fewer classroom disturbances, and students’ choosing solution-driven tactics to solve problems with others through peace circles and peer mediation activities.
Successfully Served as an active administrator in absence of the Principal and Asst. Principal; responsible for grade, scheduling, and assessment coordinating, as well as streamlining student records and data analysis
Consult with and train parents, teachers, and school staff regarding student needs, serving as a primary student advocate for success and high achievement
Teach social emotional learning classes to K-8th grade students
Served as MTSS lead in providing positive support to students and staff.
CPS, A.O. SEXTON SCHOOL School Counselor (Pre K-8th) 2012- 2013
Counseled elementary students who were challenged with behavioral problems within and out of the classroom, using small groups, focused on social and emotional growth
Implemented a weekly all-girls’ guidance group throughout the year, dealing with social skill improvement, professional etiquette, self-esteem development, and anger management
Partnered with and referred children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists, and outside agencies, resulting in strong relationships with multiple school administrators, nurses, school psychologists, and others
CPS, BURNSIDE ACADEMY 3rd, & 6th grade teacher, Saturday Academy 2005 –2012
Implemented all areas of the Illinois State standards and monitored student data analysis
provide informed decisions and design instructional plans to accommodate academic growth amongst 3rd and 6th grade students
Developed staple lesson plans which instructed students on all subjects, using relatable demonstrations and props to teach subjects
CPS, PRITZKER SCHOOL Primary Grade Special-Ed Teacher 2001 –2005
Developed curriculum for students with diverse needs, while implementing their specialized educational plans for success and modifying behavior plans when necessary
Education
Master of Science School Counseling – May 2011 Concordia University, River Forest, IL
Illinois Standard Certificate, K-12 (Type 73)
Master of Arts General Administration – May 2006 Concordia University, River Forest, IL
Illinois Standard Certificate, K-12 (Type 75)
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education – December 2000 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Illinois Standard Certificate, K-12 (Type 03)
Leadership & Certifications
Certifications TYPE 03, 73, and 75
•School Counseling – TYPE 73
•General Administration – TYPE 75
•Elementary Education (K-8th) Teacher – TYPE 03
Career Development Core Trainings Completed to Date
•Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
•Substance Abuse
•Relational Aggression for Girls K-2
•Family Therapy
•CIM Assessment Trainings
•Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
•Reach Certified
•LBS1
•SPARCS Certified
•Bounce Back Certified
•SS Grin Certified
Organization Affiliations
American School Counselor Association Illinois Mental Health Counselor Association
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