Experience

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  The Arc of the Ozarks

  • Monett, Missouri

  • Program Supervisor

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Monett, Missouri

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  EFCO Corporation

  • Monett, Missouri

  • Project Manager

    • Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
    • Monett, Missouri

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  Reeds Spring School District

  • Guidance Counselor

    • Jul 2004 - Jul 2011

    • Provided Students with Individual, Educational, Crisis, and Career Counseling • Organized the anti drug and alcohol abuse campaign, and assisted in the community suicide prevention campaign• Promoted scholarship and federal financial aid assistance, and organized Reeds Spring annual college and career fairs• Proctored the ACT test as well as Interpreted the ACT data to formulate plans to improve student performance on college admissions exams• Administered and coordinated the state tests (MAP and End of Course Exams), and administered individual IQ and psychological Tests (WAIS and WISC) • Worked extensively with underachieving students to motivate and constructively assist them in improving academic performance• Assisted in the Implementation of the Summer Academy for at-risk students entering the high school from the middle school• Led professional development workshops in technology and Led a faculty group studying Mindset, Talent, Motivation and Drive• As the district A+ Program Coordinator, I wrote the program manual, made sure students were on track to receive A+ Program incentives, organized a massive in-school tutoring program, supervised students within the tutoring program, and led an advisory group made up of community members• Presented information before the school board and community regarding the A+ program, and the district counseling program for annual review

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  Sarcoxie School District

  • Guidance Counselor

    • Jul 1998 - Jul 2004

    • Interpreted Standardized Testing Data, and presenting the findings for entire Sarcoxie Faculty. • Used testing data to organize methods of improving teacher performance• Coordinated ASVAB and ACT testing and interpreted results for students, parents and faculty • Developed the district’s master schedule to efficiently meet the needs of students and teachers• Promoted student leadership by sponsoring and advising Sarcoxie Student Council• Organized high school graduation as well as the yearly awards convocation• Served on several advisory boards including: Missouri State University Counselor Advisory Board, and Franklin Technology Center Principal/Counselor Advisory Board• Interpreted transcripts and maintained confidential student records• Created the district’s guidance webpage using FrontPage Software