Marcea Eckhardt Email & Phone Number

United States

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

-Compose university references/letters of recommendation, standing weekly appoints with G12s semester 1, G11s semester 2.-Present to students/parents on university application process, selective universities, drug/alcohol facts, safe transition to university, mental wellness, etc.-Provide 1:1 counselling, parent, therapist and psychiatrist consultations, parent meetings, etc. Utilise student data platforms to include SCOIR, PowerSchool, Google Forms, etc.-Contributing member of student support, counselling, and child protection teams..-Advise students related to course selections in anticipation of university admission requirements.-Apply life coaching techniques to reframe student negative thoughts, improve student self- confidence, build positive attitudes and belief in abilities to be successful, etc.-Advanced Placement Coordinator - register over 175 students on College Board, collect registration forms and payments from students, order exams, organise testing sessions, arrange for invigilators, etc.-Track student grades, attendance and graduation status; meet with students to help support achievement, provide strategies, etc.-Meet with students who are attending fully remote to ensure success and connection to school. -National Honor Society Advisor - determine student eligibility, collect applications, arrange for faculty committee for selection, monitor member volunteering hours, monitor GPAs, etc.

Kleinmachnow, Germany

-Provide college/university counselling and advising to boarding students applying to the US, UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Asia, etc. -Provide presentations related to healthy eating, stress and anxiety, university application process, substance abuse awareness, university transition, etc. -Schedule weekly standing appointments with Grade 12s/Year 13s to ensure support during the university application process, decrease anxiety, etc. -Assist students with university shortlist selection based on academic and ECA profile, university essays/personal statements, CVs, etc. and write letters of recommendation.-Collaborate with Positive Education Coordinator to plan, organize and teach students about VIA character traits and their importance in university and career selection, mindfulness techniques, etc. -Assist the boarding design team which consists of mentors and students who work as a team to schedule and arrange boarding activities, culture nights, etc. -Act as a member of the Child Protection Team ensuring student safety at home, in boarding, and at school. -Liaise with parents, other school counsellors and learning support team to refer students who may be in need of additional academic support, ed psych testing, etc. -Provide stress reduction and relaxation sessions for students. -Counsel students 1:1 and in small groups related to personal and family issues, boarding transition and adjustment, academics, etc. -Utilize life coaching techniques to reframe student negative thoughts to enhance the learning community within boarding, improve student self-confidence, build positive attitudes and belief in students' abilities to be successful. -Work as a member of the boarding team to include mentors, staff assistants, and the director to ensure that a positive boarding milieu is represented and evident. -Provide SAT prep workshops (6 hours each).

Bangkok, Thailand

-Starting August 2017, NIST International School opted to transition from a comprehensive school counsellor model to a split model. My role was as a College/University Counsellor. -Provide letters of recommendation/references for students applying to universities in the U.S., U.K., The Netherlands, Japan, Thailand, Australia, etc. -Provide lessons on determining values, goals, mindfulness, stress reduction, the college application process, etc.-Assist students with the writing of personal statements/university essays by hosting workshops and during advisory sessions. -Visit university campuses to build relationships with university representatives and to advocate for students applying. -Member of Council of International Schools and International Association for College Admission Counselling. -ACT Coordinator-Assist Year 11/Grade 10 student with IB course selection to ensure appropriate coursework for university admissions is undertaken and completed.-Co-host parent coffees, evenings, etc. related to university application process.-Meet with parents and students related to course selection and/or university applications.-Co-advisor for WOOF which assists organizations with funding to house, feed, immunize, and sterilize stray dogs in Bangkok, Thailand.

Hillingdon, England

-Developed Jr. Seminar to provide a scope and sequence with guided instruction on writing personal statements/college essays, CVs, tracking aps, etc.-Assist students with college applications to the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, Japan and other universities worldwide: total of 32 seniors assisted with over 400 college applications processed and submitted. -Provide references/letters of recommendation for students to the U.S, U.K., etc. -Provide 1:1 counseling to students and work with families when academic, personal and social issues arise -Schedule and interpret PSAT for Grade 10 and Grade 11 students-Develop exam and invigilation schedule for exams (2014-2015 school year); arrange AP and IB schedule with assigned teacher proctors, room assignments, etc. -Utilise Naviance to aid students in their career/college search and application process, communicate with students and parents, college visit information, etc.-Use Power School for scheduling of student courses, transcripts, etc. -Provide parents/students with informational meetings and parent nights related to grade transitions, information on the IB/AP/High School Diploma, drug and alcohol awareness, the college application process, etc.-Organise Career Fair in cooperation with the PTSA President and the middle school counselor.-Advise students on course selection for IB/AP/High School Program(s)-Advisor for SAT Preparation Club, Feminist Club, GLBT/GSA and National Honor Society and provide Community, Action and Service documentation of time students are involved on Managebac-Child protection lead for high school to liaise with faculty and school nurse related to reporting, legal issues, etc. -Develop four-year academic plan with students and parents in Grade 9 which is then updated yearly-Schedule 1:1 appointments two times per year with all students -Head of Year for Grade 9 to develop programming, deal with minor discipline issues to include attendance, tardies, missed homework assignments, etc.

Berlin Area, Germany

-Assist high school diploma and Abitur students with college applications to the U.S., U.K., Germany and other colleges/universities: total of 60 seniors assisted with over 300 college applications submitted. - Advanced Placement Coordinator - organised and administered 281 exams in over 17 content areas for over 120 students in the 2013 and 2014 testing cycle; ensure teachers remain current on syllabus submission for courses; submit paperwork for students requiring accommodations; meet with AP teachers regarding courses, enrolment requirements, etc.; assist students with the selection process for AP courses and exams;-Provide 1:1 counselling to students and work with families when academic, personal and social issues arise utilising both German and English language skills-Schedule and interpret PLAN test for German Counsellors for the Mittlererabschluss certficate required by the Berlin School District for all 10th grade students-Utilise Naviance to aid students in their career and college search, communication with students and parents, course and AP exam scheduling, college application process, etc. -Provide parents with information evenings related to the high school diploma, advanced placement program, the college application process, etc.

27 Credits Towards An Eds, Educational Leadership And Policy Studies

Coursework, Education Administration-Focus Principal (Pk-12)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Agency Counseling: Marriage And Family Therapy

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Secondary/Post-Secondary School Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), German Major/English Minor