Michelle Reynolds

mrsreynoldscounseling.weebly.com

2745 Hampshire Rd. Apt. 4, Cleveland Hts 44106

mreynolds15@jcu.edu

812.870.4990

Summary
Experienced educator and counselor; Master of education degree in school counseling;
Strong technological, organizational, counseling, creative, and educational skills

Areas of Interest
Chemical dependency Educational technology

LGBTQ issues

College planning

Education
John Carroll University - University Heights, OH
M.Ed. in School Counseling, 2015
Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN
B.S. in English Teaching, 2009

Professional Counseling Experience

Ballard Brady Middle School - Pepper Pike, OH 44124
March 2015 June 2015
Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
Collaborated with grade-level teams to ensure student needs were addressed
Provided individual and small group counseling
Worked with families and teachers to appropriately schedule students for
upcoming school year
Conducted weekly 7th grade bibliotherapy girls self-esteem group
Coordinated and monitored NHS partnership with afterschool academic mentors
Mayfield High School - Mayfield Village, OH 44143
July 2014 February 2015
School Counseling Intern & Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
(Oct. Dec. 2014)
Conducted individual counseling in behavioral and emotional issues
Provided weekly academic support to at-risk students
Coordinated Career Day for 10th grade students
Ran weekly group for 10th grade girls, focusing on socio-emotional
issues, relational issues, and coping skills
Proctored PSAT and ACT tests, both general and special testing
Guided 12th grade students in college application process
Delivered bi-weekly presentations to 9th grade students on graduation
requirements and the importance of academic achievement
Newbury Local Schools, Newbury, OH 44065
January 2014 May 2014
School Counseling Practicum Intern
Taught psychoeducational classroom guidance lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade
Counseled 11th grade students about post-secondary plans, college applications,
and state graduation requirements
Facilitated a weekly psychoeducational and anti-bullying group for 1st and 3rd
grade girls and a weekly support group for 4th grade students
Used DASL school management system to track and monitor student progress, as
well as monitor school progress and graduation rates

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mrsreynoldscounseling.weebly.com

2745 Hampshire Rd. Apt. 4, Cleveland Hts 44106

mreynolds15@jcu.edu

812.870.4990

Professional Education Experience

Waldron High School, Waldron, IN 46182
February 2010 September 2011
English Teacher
Taught English 9, English 11, English 11A, and Speech/Drama courses
Prepared daily lesson plans and materials that met the instructional needs for
all types of learners and conducted regular assessments to assess learning and
modified instruction as necessary
Implemented technological approaches to subject matter in order to increase
student understanding of the material;
Used PowerSchool class management system to track and monitor progress, as
well as keep students and parents informed about course progress
Served as faculty sponsor for Students Against Destructive Decisions, as well as
helped with school plays and the junior prom.

Professional Conference Presentation

Chemical Dependency Prevention in the LGBT Community, presented April 2014,
Celebration of Scholarship, hosted by John Carroll University, University
Heights, OH

Professional Certifications
Chemical Dependency Counseling License; Expected Issue Aug. 2015
Ohio 5 Year Pupil Services License: Grades K-12; Issued June 2015
Ohio Resident Educator License: Grades 7-12; Issued Nov. 11, 2014
Bullying Prevention Specialist; Certification from American School Counselor
Association; Issued Aug. 2014
Indiana Professional Educators License: Grades 7-12; Issued Jan. 18, 2012

Professional Development
Evidence-Based School Counseling National Conference, attended March 2015,
Northern Kentucky University
All-Ohio Counselors Conference, attended November 2014 and 2013, Columbus, OH
The Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, attended September
2014, Cleveland, OH
Discipline with Dignity - Dr. Allen Mendler, attended March 2011, Indianapolis, IN
Motivating the Unmotivated Student, attended November 2010, Indianapolis, IN

Other Work Experience

Field Organizer, Organizing for America, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106: March
2012 November 2012
Permanent Substitute Teacher, Grades Pre-K-5, Snacks Crossing Elementary School,
Indianapolis, IN 46254: September 2009 February 2010