Allison Bullard
Brainerd
Summary
Passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Skilled in providing comprehensive guidance and support services to address academic, social, and emotional needs. Strong advocate for promoting inclusivity and creating a supportive environment conducive to student success. Effective communicator and collaborator committed to building strong partnerships with students, parents, and faculty to enhance the overall school community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Brainerd High School
Brainerd
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Advised students on course selection, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities.
- Assisted in developing and implementing student intervention plans.
- Provided crisis management services during times of emergency or distress.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students who require additional support.
Middle School Counselor
Little Falls Community Middle School
Little Falls
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Working to build positive relationships, successful students and using evidence-based practices to best serve the student population
- Implementing College and Career Readiness Week for all students to learn about different careers and colleges to best fit their interests and goals
- Providing counseling services for a variety of needs such as academics, college and career readiness, and social/emotional support
- Extracurricular Activities: WEB Co-Coordinator, Yearbook Advisor
- Assisted in developing 504 Plans for qualifying students with disabilities.
- Developed crisis intervention plans to address immediate safety concerns of students in need.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings between parents and guardians and teachers to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
High School Counselor
Cass Lake-Bena High School
Cass Lake
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Supporting students and families living in poverty with significant mental health needs
- Working closely with the Leech Lake Reservation for the majority of students and families
- Individual student meetings to discuss academics, relationships, mental health and college/career plans
- Taught guidance lessons of topics such as: time management, goal setting, managing emotions, school success, anxiety/stress, financial aid, and college 101
- Counseling services regarding academic performance, personal and social development, as well as crisis intervention
- Experience with test administration (MCA, ACT)
- Provide assistance with college and scholarship applications
Middle School Counseling Intern
Forestview Middle School
Brainerd
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Working to build positive relationships, successful students, and using evidenced-based practices to best serve the student population
- Implementing counseling services for a variety of needs such as academics and social/emotional support
On-Call Hospital Advocate Volunteer
Alexandra House
Coon Rapids
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Work with healthcare and law enforcement to provide support and information to victims who have experienced domestic or sexual violence on site at Mercy and or Unity Hospital
Education
M.S. - School Counseling
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.2020
B.S. - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities05.2018
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Conflict resolution
- Developmental awareness
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Problem solving
References
- Craig Kotsmith, Assistant Principal, (218)590-5168, craig.kotsmith@isd181.org
- Andrea Rusk, Principal, (218)851-8653, andrea.rusk@isd181.org
- Nathan Swenson, Assistant Superintendent, (952)913-8311, nathan.swenson@edinaschools.org
- Jess Olson, Dean of Students, (720)301-7275, jolson@lfalls.k12.mn.us
- Allan Balsley, Licensed School Counselor, (218)821-8798, allan.balsley@isd181.org
Professional Memberships
- Minnesota School Counselors Association (MSCA), 01/20-Present
- American School Counselors Association (ASCA), 01/20-Present
Timeline
High School Counselor
Brainerd High School
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Little Falls Community Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024
High School Counselor
Cass Lake-Bena High School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Middle School Counseling Intern
Forestview Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
On-Call Hospital Advocate Volunteer
Alexandra House
01.2017 - 09.2017
M.S. - School Counseling
St. Cloud State University
B.S. - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
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