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Shelley L. Mitchell
Box Elder,SD
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication, time management, organization and people skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced and high-stress environments. Recognized for proactive approach with care and compassion. Willing to learn, take on new challenges, and work with dedication and enthusiasm. Hardworking and passionate, ready to embark on a career change and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to learning and growth.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Douglas School District
School Counselor
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual, group & classroom counseling sessions, to a school population of 500 plus students.
- Provided 35 plus non-emergent individual counseling sessions per weeks & 8 small group sessions.
- Taught 75 social emotional classroom lessons per month.
- Collaborated with 24 teachers, 60 staff and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, staff & families.
Stanley County School District
School Counselor
08.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community.
- Provided counseling services to a school population of 125 plus students.
- Taught 24 classroom guidance lessons per month & ran 8 small group counseling sessions per week.
Education
South Dakota State UniversitySouth Dakota
M.S. from Counseling and Human Resource Development
University Overview
- Endorsement: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Endorsement: School Counseling
- Endorsement: Human Resource Development
- Related Coursework: Developmental Issues in Counseling, Multicultural Counseling & Human Relations, Administration and Management of Mental Health Organizations, Professional Issues and Ethics I, Professional Ethics II, Career Counseling and Planning, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Research and Evaluation of Human Development.
- Dean's List
- Honor Roll
- 3.9 GPA
Black Hills State UniversitySouth Dakota
B.S. from Mass Communication, Public Relations
University Overview
- Major: Mass Communication, emphasis Public Relations & Marketing
- Minor: Speech Communication
- Related coursework: Mass Communication, News Writing, Sociology, Logic, Speech Communication, Broadcasting, Humanities, Psychology, Small Group Communication, Public Relations, Mass Media Issues, Organizational Communication, Marketing, Interviewing for the Mass Media, Interpersonal Communication, Desktop Publishing, Radio and TV speaking, Media LAW, PR Case Study, Integrated Marketing Communications, Audio Productions, New Editing, Theories of Communication.
- Honor Roll
- Dean's List
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Organized
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Empathy development
- Compassionate
- Multicultural competence
- Social media skills
- Proficient computer skills
Timeline
School Counselor
Douglas School District
08.2017 - Current
School Counselor
Stanley County School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
South Dakota State University
M.S. from Counseling and Human Resource Development
Black Hills State University
B.S. from Mass Communication, Public Relations
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