Ally Ator
School Counselor at Geneseo High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Psychological First Aid
National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
A.L.I.C.E Training
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Mental Health First Aid
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR
American Red CrossJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Bridges out of Poverty
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Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care Consortium of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Experience
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Geneseo High School
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counselor
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Jun 2017 - Present
-Deliver direct student support services through individual student planning (college and career planning and academic planning) and responsive services (short term, goal-oriented, brief solution-focused counseling and crisis response).-Deliver indirect student support services through referrals, consultation, and collaboration with parents, teachers, administration, and other stakeholders.-Serve as the testing coordinator for all standardized testing including PSAT 9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and Advanced Placement exams.-Attend College Board information sessions and webinars as necessary and educate staff (administration, counselors, AP teachers, special education coordinator, etc.) as needed.-Collaborate with counseling team to create and present grade level presentations for the academic planning process and parent information nights for incoming freshmen and financial aid planning. Show less
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Freshmen Volleyball Coach
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Aug 2018 - Present
-Collaborated with Freshmen "A" coach, sophomore and varsity coaching staff to implement coaching strategies and techniques recommended for overall success of the volleyball program.-Alongside freshmen "A" coach, created practice structure for freshmen and implemented drills beneficial for individual and team skill levels.-Promoted a team-driven atmosphere allowing each individual to refine their skills and develop character.-Created positive relationships while working with parents, the athletic director, and school administration before, during, and after the season concluded. Show less
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Western Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PACERS Program Coordinator/Research Assistant
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
-Monitored attendance, disciplinary referrals, and grades for 24 students at Rock Island High School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center. -Created curriculum and provided developmental counseling through weekly group sessions. -Collected and analyzed achievement outcome data and student perception data and create visual presentations (assessing attitudes, skills, and knowledge) for grant and program purposes. -Coordinated service learning opportunities as well as college and career enrichment trips and activities. -Participated in student registration process and four year planning with Career Cruising. -Provided person-centered, solution focused brief therapy techniques through individual counseling at elementary, junior high, and high school levels, including crisis intervention. -Created curriculum and implemented group counseling for elementary, junior high, and high school levels including pre and post-test data. -Created and implemented developmental classroom lessons including pre and post-test data aligned with the American School Counseling Association’s Mindset and Behavior Standards and the Illinois School Board of Education’s Social Emotional Learning Standards. Show less
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ECUSD #1 and MCUSD #6
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Erie, Illinois & Morrison, Illinois
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2015 - May 2017
-Provided students with supervision and instruction in primary teacher’s absence. -Created a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management skills at all levels. -Implemented flexibility with scheduling and expected duties for various substitute positions. -Collaborated with a variety of teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and administrators deliver effective lessons and teaching strategies. -Built rapport with students. -Provided students with supervision and instruction in primary teacher’s absence. -Created a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management skills at all levels. -Implemented flexibility with scheduling and expected duties for various substitute positions. -Collaborated with a variety of teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and administrators deliver effective lessons and teaching strategies. -Built rapport with students.
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ECUSD #1
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Erie High School
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Freshman Volleyball Coach
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Jul 2015 - May 2016
-Collaborated with sophomore and varsity coaching staff to implement coaching strategies and techniques recommended for overall success of the volleyball program. -Created practice structure for freshmen and sophomore players and implemented drills beneficial for individual and team skill levels. -Promoted a team-driven atmosphere allowing each individual to refine their skills during game play while also achieving a winning 11-3 regular conference record. -Created positive relationships while working with parents, the athletic director, and school administration before, during, and after the season concluded. Show less
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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AmeriCorps Volunteer Enrollment Specialist
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
-Recruited volunteers and provided assistance to inquiring and enrolling volunteers. -Conducted volunteer enrollment interviews and provide recommendations for acceptance into program. -Completed reference checks and background checks for enrolling volunteers. -Created and distributed weekly status reports for enrolled volunteers. -Worked with other AmeriCorps members to provide diverse volunteer service throughout the community at multiple events throughout the term of service. -Attended monthly AmeriCorps professional development trainings. Show less
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City of Davenport
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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AmeriCorps iJAG Student Support
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
-Worked with the iJAG specialist to provide curriculum for high school students in career exploration, life skills, and preparation for the workforce, college, and military. -Collaborated with organizations to create classroom guest speaker opportunities and field trips for high school students. -Provided student support and built rapport with students through one-on-one assistance. -Worked with other AmeriCorps members to provide diverse volunteer service throughout the community at multiple events throughout the one year term of service. -Attended monthly AmeriCorps professional development trainings. Show less
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Outreach Program Coordinator/Facilitator
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
-Created engaging and educational curriculum and lesson tools for after school programs in at-risk school sites using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, etc. in an organized manner. -Facilitated after school programs in at-risk school sites while maintaining a mentoring relationship with the students. -Supervised facilitators implementing after school programs and summer day camp and provided assistance and direction. -Created curriculum, lesson tools, and coordinate guest speakers and field trips for six weeks of summer day camp. -Provided overall supervision over staff and campers at summer day camp. Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Western Illinois University
M.S.Ed., Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
2010 - 2013
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Biology
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