Kara Rudolph

Address: ***** *. **** ***** **** D Arvada, CO 80007

Phone: 303-***-****

Kara Rudolph

Education:

**** ********** ** ******** ******** Master of Arts Major: School-Counseling K-12

1998 Colorado Christian University Bachelor of Arts Major: English/Secondary Ed Minor: Biblical Studies

Certification:

2008-2013 Certification: Guidance and Counseling, K -12 State: Colorado Type: Professional

2008-2013 Certification: Guidance and Counseling, K -12 State: Florida Type: Professional

2009-2019 National Board Teacher Certification in School Counseling

Associations and Affiliations:

National Education Association ASCA (American School Counselor Association)

Counseling/Teaching Experience:

2002-2008

High School/Middle School Counselor

Provided individual and group counseling/therapy for students (including personal/social issues, career tracts and academic concerns).

Collaborated with teachers, administrators, staff and parents regarding intervention strategies and success plans for students.

Implemented the Positive Behavior Support Program in three schools.

Attended a counseling conference on the Response to Intervention Process (RTI).

Differentiated instruction.

Dual Enrollment and College Representative Coordinator.

Gained knowledge in working with diverse student populations (e.g. special needs groups, ethnic/cultural awareness, vocational, and gifted & talented programs).

Coordinated the Intervention Team to help at–risk students using a Solution Focused format, Critical Friends Protocol, and credit recovery.

Presented and hosted college/career presentations/lectures on financial aid, new student orientations, and information nights for parents and students using PowerPoint/Smart Board presentations.

Test supervisor/coordinator/trainer for the following tests: Colorado State Academic Proficiency testing, AP, ACT, SAT, PLAN, PSAT, ASVAB Benchmark, and Terra-Nova/Cat tests. Administered, supervised, evaluated, and reported results.

Trained and supervised Peer Counselors.

Sponsored the Senior Slide Show presentation and Yearbook.

Coordinated the Family Support Intervention Team for the

“Success for All” program using a solution-focused format.

Committees:

2002-2008

Created and maintained the school counseling website and served as a student advocate.

Maintained constant communication with administrative team, special education team, parents, students, teachers, and the community Served on multiple District/ State/National Committees.

Served as a board member for Colorado School Counseling Association as a regional representative.

District level “Senior Task Force” Committee.

Consulted with counselors in the district and assisted in writing and implementing the school district Crisis Response Plan.

Hosted a district college fair and assisted with the Out of State College fair held at the University of Denver.

Presented and hosted evening lectures on the Financial Aid, FASFA, and scholarship processes to junior and senior parents for all high schools in the district.

Scholarship Committee and Coordinator Chair.

Standards Based Education Committee (District level).

Served on the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

Attended the Advocacy for Public Policy Institute and learned how to advocate for school counseling and educational issues in Washington DC.

Represented the Colorado School Counseling Association and met with State House, and Senate Representatives.

Classroom Teacher:

Instructed English to junior high students using differentiated instruction, six- trait writing, and core-knowledge curriculum.

Worked as a Learning Lab Instructor with junior high students who had special needs including English language learners and Special Education students.

Taught Great Books and AP English.

Treatment Center Counselor

Milieu Counselor of High School Students.

Worked with at-risk adolescent girls.

Consultant:

Career Services/Education

Author, Blogger, Marketer, and Web Designer

Publications and Presentations:

Colorado School Counseling Association

Presented to new counselors at the Colorado School Counseling Association State Conference for two consecutive years.

Coordinated and presented at the district level awareness on technology, media, and cyber bullying.

Wrote an article discussing the counselor’s role in standards based education.

Jefferson County School District/Counseling Presentation

Presented new technology and the impact on students in collaboration with the Jefferson county Sheriffs Office at the district level leadership for 30 high/middle schools.

Provided information district-wide through counseling articles circulated to all the parents in the district quarterly (i.e. college, financial aid and career information).

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