Dynamic elementary school counselor with a proven track record at Chandler Unified School District, excelling in behavior management and crisis intervention. Effecient in developing 504 plans and fostering parent engagement, I create impactful curriculum and promote social skills, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive learning environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor at Hartford Elementary
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler
07.2022 - Current
Planned and executed lessons in each classroom every quarter
Met with small groups and individual students to assist in their learning of any number of social and emotional skills or to help them learn to regulate their emotions
Wrote and kept all 504 plans up to date, met with parents and teachers to ensure every stakeholder was included in the process, and filed all of the necessary paperwork
Created behavior plans based on student needs, met with teachers to make sure the plan was used effectively, and organized a check in and check out system with students to hold them accountable for the desired outcomes
Organized the job fair, co-chair of the PBIS committee, celebrated Hope Week, and Kindness Week school-wide initiatives.
Served on the district curriculum committee to plan and create lessons for the entire CUSD elementary population
Owner Burns Busy Bees Preschool
Self-employeed
Gilbert
08.2006 - 05.2022
Created developmentally appropriate curriculum to educate the students socially, emotionally, and academically to enter Kindergarten.
Performed all marketing and accounting for the business as well as hired aids to assist in the classroom
Maintained positive relationships with parents and families by creating a welcoming atmosphere that included shows, field trips, holiday parties and assessments of student progress
Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler
10.1999 - 05.2008
Taught Kindersteps - Third Grade
Created developmentally appropriate lessons to educate students with different learning styles and abilities.
Maintained positive working relationships with co-workers and parents that proved to be successful and effective
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Counseling
Ottowa University
Surprise
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12-1997
Skills
Behavior management
Crisis intervention
504 plan development
Curriculum development
Social skills training
Team collaboration
Parent engagement
Community outreach
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor at Hartford Elementary
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