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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Debbie Behnfield

Phoenix

Summary

Retired School Counselor interested in Substitute Teaching in a local Deer Valley School.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Cleveland Middle School
Albuquerque, NM 87110
08.2010 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address students' academic, personal and social challenges.
  • Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and emotional well-being.
  • Partnered with teachers, parents and colleagues to address the needs of all students

Middle School Counselor

McKinley Middle School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2001 - 05.2010
  • Facilitated school-wide and small group counseling sessions on social skills, conflict resolution, bullying, suicide prevention, study skills, and social media, fostering a supportive environment for diverse student population.
  • Crisis management in a high needs school. Appropriate referrals and support were given to ensure student safety.

Middle School Counselor

James Monroe Middle School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Provided administrative support for a new middle school in Albuquerque Public Schools.
  • Scheduled students appropriately into classes.
  • Worked with staff and students to create a caring environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12-2000

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12-1985

Skills

  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Student support
  • Compassionate demeanor
  • Cultural competence
  • Crisis intervention
  • Community resource knowledge

Certification

  • Substitute Teacher

Interests

  • Train Travel
  • Road Trips
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays

Timeline

School Counselor

Cleveland Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2014

Middle School Counselor

McKinley Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2010

Middle School Counselor

James Monroe Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2002

Master of Arts - Counseling

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Nicholls State University
Debbie Behnfield