Daniel Panfil
School Counselor at Lake Forest High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Type 73 (School Service Personnel)
-Jan, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.)
-Jan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Nationally Certified Counselor (N.C.C.)
-Jan, 2002- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Lake Forest High School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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School Counselor
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Aug 2015 - Present
Personal Counseling -Provide 1 to 1 and small group counseling to 9th - 12th grade students. -Offer a listening ear, empathy, compassion, and unconditional kindness to students, families, faculty and all school employees. -Help students develop soft skills: (work ethic, confidence, stress management, decision making and communication skills). Academic Counseling - Support students in developing strong executive functioning (EF) skills: (self-regulation, time management, organization skills, and cognitive flexibility). -Advise students in their course selection to match post-high school goals. -Connect students to academic support systems (Peer Tutors, Resource Centers, and 1 to 1 Teacher support). -Attend IEP and 504 Plan meetings and advocate to level the playing field for students with disabilities. College and Career Counseling -Experienced Naviance, Common App, and Coalition App user. -Teach seminar curriculum to all grade levels in the areas of college and career exploration. -Present at evening programs for parents (topics: college, career, financial aid, and scholarship information). -Stay educated on the current trends in college admission. -Visit colleges throughout the country and publish a quarterly newsletter about the college selection and application process. -Teach Common Application and Essay Writing Workshops during the summer months. -Recommend colleges and provide 1 to 1 help for students in completing college applications. -Write 50+ letters of recommendation per year. -Send transcripts, Secondary School Reports, and letters of recommendation. -Created LFHS Educational Services’ social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) to provide valuable information about college admission, career exploration and scholarships. Extracurriculars: Big 2 Little Club Faculty Sponsor. Distinguished Educator Award Nominee 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2022. Show less
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Brother Rice High School Chicago
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counselor
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2015
Director of Counseling -Managed team of 4 counselors and an office manager. -Collaborated with counselors daily, discussing students, and optimal techniques to use to help students succeed. -Led monthly meetings to discuss department responsibilities/goals for the month. -Collaborated with administration and teachers/faculty to support students. -Assisted with “PSAT National Testing Day” for students. -Co-led “Entrance Exam Day” for 8th grade students. -Revamped and managed the Counseling Center's webpage. College Counselor -Hosted annual College Fair with approximately 200 colleges and universities. -Provided Naviance tutorial sessions to students, parents, and teachers/faculty. -Presented at evening programs about college selection, application and financial aid processes. -Visited colleges throughout the country and attended professional development opportunities related to college admission in an effort to advise students. Case Manager -Managed a caseload of 90+ students with disabilities. -Developed Individual Catholic Education Plans (ICEP’s). -Led ICEP meetings with students, parents, and teachers. -Assisted students in applying for accommodations on ACT, SAT, and AP exams. -Proctored ACT exams for students that were approved for accommodations. Additional Leadership Roles -Principal’s Advisory Committee, Essential Elements Committee, AdvancedED Committee, International Student Program Committee, ACT/PSAT Test Prep Supervisor, Investment Club Faculty Sponsor, and Kairos Retreat Faculty Leader. Show less
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Farragut Career Academy
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counselor
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
-Provided academic, college/career, and personal counseling to 9th - 12th grade students. -Consistently present in students’ homerooms to answer questions and to help students overcome school difficulties. -Helped students with the college application process, wrote letters of recommendation, and educated students about the financial aid process (FAFSA). -Provided academic, college/career, and personal counseling to 9th - 12th grade students. -Consistently present in students’ homerooms to answer questions and to help students overcome school difficulties. -Helped students with the college application process, wrote letters of recommendation, and educated students about the financial aid process (FAFSA).
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Dulles Elementary School
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Chicago, IL
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School Counselor
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
-Provided comprehensive counseling services to students (Kindergarten - 8th grade). -Standardized Test Coordinator (ISAT, Learning First, EXPLORE). -Educated 8th graders about the high school selection process, conducted a high school fair, completed and mailed applications, and assisted students with their transition to high school. -Led Special Education student’s IEP meetings and assisted with writing students’ IEP’s. -Provided comprehensive counseling services to students (Kindergarten - 8th grade). -Standardized Test Coordinator (ISAT, Learning First, EXPLORE). -Educated 8th graders about the high school selection process, conducted a high school fair, completed and mailed applications, and assisted students with their transition to high school. -Led Special Education student’s IEP meetings and assisted with writing students’ IEP’s.
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Advocate Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health Counselor
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Sep 2001 - Aug 2006
-Provided inpatient counseling (individual and group) to adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness. -Member of the Clinical Excellence Committee, collaboratively creating clinical interventions. -Elected to Psychiatric Unit Council, which strived to improve patient care. -Oberia Rayford Award winner. -Provided inpatient counseling (individual and group) to adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness. -Member of the Clinical Excellence Committee, collaboratively creating clinical interventions. -Elected to Psychiatric Unit Council, which strived to improve patient care. -Oberia Rayford Award winner.
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Education
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1995 - 1999
St. Norbert College
Bachelor's degree, Sociology with emphasis in Human Services -
1999 - 2002
Governors State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling
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