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Karen
Cobb
Professional Summary

Beginning school counselor with strong desire to help students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. 3-years teaching experience. 4-years counseling experience with mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts. Experienced group facilitator. Sensitive to impact of socioeconomic and cultural differences on students. Actively participates in team collaboration to ensure program objectives are effectively implemented. Proficient with time management, schedules, and record keeping.

Skills
  • Individualized education programs
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Individual and family support
  • Student records management
  • Student progress reporting
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Diverse groups presentations
  • Counseling and therapy
  • Group therapy facilitator
  • Career planning
  • Technologies integration and adaptation
  • Youth and adolescent development
Education
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ05/2016Master of Arts: Counseling With Emphasis in School Counseling
University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NVBachelor of Science: Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - IdahoRexburg, IDAssociate of Science: General Studies
Work History
National Council On Alcoholism And Drug Dependence Inc.- Counselor
Phoenix, United States05/2016 - Current
  • Used various therapy modalities to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for clients
  • Facilitated individual therapy and group therapy sessions for clients
  • Provided guidance to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
  • Mediated conflicts between clients to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on client needs
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
National Council On Alcoholism And Drug Dependence Inc.- GED Instructor
Phoenix, Arizona07/2014 - 05/2016
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Conducted skills assessments and uncovered performance gaps.
American Leadership Academy- Teacher
Gilbert, AZ07/2012 - 07/2014
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for all areas of study
  • Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
  • Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
  • Assisted with organization and administration of standardized testing
Legacy Traditional School- Teacher
Casa Grande, AZ02/2011 - 07/2012
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for all areas of study
  • Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
  • Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
  • Assisted with organization and administration of standardized testing
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • National Council On Alcoholism And Drug Dependence Inc.
  • American Leadership Academy
  • Legacy Traditional School

School Attended

  • University of Arizona
  • University of Nevada - Las Vegas
  • Brigham Young University - Idaho

Job Titles Held:

  • Counselor
  • GED Instructor
  • Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Counseling With Emphasis in School Counseling
    Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education
    Associate of Science : General Studies

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