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El Cajon, California, United States

Everson, Washington, United States

Implement a data driven comprehensive school counseling program to 300 students including classroom lessons, small groups and individual interventionAdminister and monitor school wide SEL MTSS data collectionCollaborate with PLCs, administration and individual staff to integrate SEL into all areas of students experience at school Introduced “Circles” as a daily classroom structure implemented in all classrooms to build community, belonging, and problem solving skills Manage 504's including assessment, meeting facilitation, and monitoring.Serve as district lead for County Mobile Crisis Response Team- supporting other schools in the county in the case of a student/staff/community death Collaborated with M.A.D. H.O.P.E. suicide prevention organization to develop elementary level suicide prevention curriculum Partnered with local American Indian tribe, district admin and school board to bring tribal flags into every classroom in the districtInitiated the “Nooksack Heritage Project” afterschool program partnering indigenous elementary students with high school student mentors to bring culturally relevant community based learning into the public school settingAdvocated successfully for the introduction of a therapy dog program Implement and facilitate daily school wide mindfulness practice Foster positive school culture and elevate student status through monthly focus character traits, assemblies, and student recognition

Mount Vernon, Wa

Conditional ESA Certificated to fill open .5 school counselor position upon retirement of a staff member. Maintain caseload of 250 students on IEP's. Collaborate with case managers, admin, families, students and co-counselor to develop and amend IEP's and otherwise develop individualized plans for student success. Integrating RTI and PBIS interventions as member of MTSS team.

Mount Vernon, Wa

Gaining supervised experience as a school counselor working in a diverse, high poverty 2000+ student school. Experience developing master schedule and restructuring registration process, decreasing scheduling related counseling appointmentsUtilize SKYWARD to track student progress and adjust scheduling.Implementation of Check and Connect program for students with credit deficits. Collaborate with community partners to support diverse student needs.Partner with teachers and other support staff to develop plans to support students.Lead various meetings including IEP, 504, and Professional Learning Community meetings.

Bellingham, Wa

Ymca Camp Orkila, Orcas Island, Wa

Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, Washington

Provide individualized, group, and school wide services to middle school students to help individuals overcome barriers to academic success. -Connecting individuals and families to local resources-Engaging with students in meaningful mentoring relationships -Facilitating groups covering topics like healthy emotional expression, conflict resolution and self advocacy -Developing and implementing programs to improve student achievement including but not limited to: - Winter Wishes: promoting empathy and community building while meeting student's basic needs through a gift giving program. - Debate Club: Improving confidence and critical thinking skills, providing a space for students to consider complex topics and openly explore differing perspectives - Candy for Stamps: An attendance, academic and behavioral goal setting initiative to improve student achievement.

Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, Washington

Masters Of Education, School Counseling

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 3.63

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas)

Obtained an Associates of Arts and Sciences transfer degree in transition from Belmont University to Western Washington University.

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