Professional School Counselor and Therapist

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NATANYA NEWELL COOPER

Professional School Counselor with 15+ years supporting elementary and secondary students through crisis intervention, individualized counseling, and behavior support in large urban districts in Illinois and Texas. Coordinates safety plans and collaborates with administrators, families, and special education teams to improve student well-being and school stability. Seeks to expand preventative mental health programs and strengthen academic persistence. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 2026 – Present

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR Aug 2024 – Dec 2026

Chicago Public Schools

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

Fort Worth ISD

STRUCTURED BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TEACHER Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 Frisco ISD

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Nov 2016 – Jul 2022

Chicago Public Schools

ENGLISH TEACHER Nov 2011 – Nov 2016

Chicago Public Schools

THERAPIST Sep 2023 – Present

Living In Empathy Illinois

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM Governors State University

LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation MASTER OF ARTS: SCHOOL COUNSELING TYPE 73 - SCHOOL COUNSELING Lewis University Romeoville, IL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Chicago State University Chicago, IL

SKILLS

Student assessment, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Behavior management, Academic planning, Special education support, Conflict resolution, Group facilitation, Data analysis, Mental health awareness, Community outreach, Multicultural competence, Advocacy skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AFFILIATIONS AND COMMITTEES

Type 09 - English Language Arts

Reading Teacher K-12

LBS 1 Endorsement

Type 03 - English Language Arts

Principal Endorsement

American School Counseling Association

Illinois Principals Association (IPA)

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