Susan Turner
Baxter
Summary
Experienced educational counselor prepared for impactful roles in student guidance and support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skills include conflict resolution, academic advising, and emotional support. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, fostering positive student outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Pillager Schools
07.2003 - Current
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Partnered with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted interventions for improved academic outcomes.
- Assisted with the organization of college fairs, connecting students to valuable resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counseling practices.
- Contributed to curriculum development by providing input on courses that encourage social-emotional learning and support mental health needs.
- Implemented group counseling sessions focused on enhancing interpersonal skills, conflict resolution strategies, and self-esteem among peers.
- Recommended school-wide policy changes to better serve needs of all students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
College in the Schools Instructor
Wadena Deer Creek
09.2000 - 05.2003
- Taught General Psychology through Fergus Falls Community College to eligible high school students for college credit.
- Worked collaboratively with Fergus Falls Community College Liaison to ensure college course requirements were being met.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
- Conducted research in the field of psychology to stay current on industry trends, ensuring relevant content was presented in courses.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology/Counseling Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth05-2000
Skills
- Student advocacy
- Social-emotional learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher collaboration & communication
- Post-secondary career exploration & college application support
Affiliations
- American School Counseling Association
- Minnesota School Counselor Association
Certification
- Licensed School Counselor K-12 - May 2000-Present
- National Board for Certified Counselors-May 2000-Present
Timeline
High School Counselor
Pillager Schools
07.2003 - Current
College in the Schools Instructor
Wadena Deer Creek
09.2000 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology/Counseling Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
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