Bridget Cordes
Farmington
Summary
Compassionate and data driven school counselor with over 5 years of experience supporting student academic, emotional, and social development. Proven ability to collaborate with educators, families, and community stakeholders to create inclusive and data-informed support systems. Skilled in conflict resolution, program coordination, and crisis intervention. Now seeking to transition into an administrative role to broaden impact through strategic leadership, school-wide initiatives, and a commitment to fostering equitable learning environments for all students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
ISD 196
Rosemount, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with the development of school policies that fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
- Improved communication between school staff, students, and families by organizing meetings to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
K-12 School Counselor
Mason City Community Schools
Mason City, IA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Created a counseling program to meet the social/emotional, academic, and career needs of K-12th students with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Provided group, classroom and individual counseling
- Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers, administration, and families to meet the needs of the students.
Special Education Teacher
Intermediate School District 917
Rosemount, MN
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Adapted lessons for students to achieve academic, career, and social success
- Abides by HIPPA, and Data Privacy regulations, and IEP needs/goals
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Paraprofessional
Intermediate School District 917
Rosemount, MN
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted students with special needs with their activities of daily living
- Followed lead teacher’s directions to meet the educational needs of the students
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Case Manager
Pinnacle Services
Minneapolis, MN
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed county funding for clients with a DD diagnosis to maintain health and safety needs
- Plan, organized, schedule, and budget waiver services in an organized manner
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin- River Falls (UWRF)
River Falls, WI12.2020
B.S. - Social Work
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN12.2016
Ed. S -
University of Concordia St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN07-2025
Skills
- Mental health support
- Academic advising
- Study skills development
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
PBIS Coach and Team Member
WEB Coordinator
AVID Trained
CORE Team Member
Certification
- MN Licensed School Counselor K-12
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
ISD 196
08.2021 - Current
K-12 School Counselor
Mason City Community Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Intermediate School District 917
09.2019 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Intermediate School District 917
09.2018 - 06.2019
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Case Manager
Pinnacle Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
B.S. - Social Work
Augsburg College
M.Ed. - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin- River Falls (UWRF)
Ed. S -
University of Concordia St. Paul