Kalyn Deckard
Mount Duneed,Victoria
Summary
A highly dedicated and motivated individual who consistently demonstrates punctuality and a strong work ethic to ensure tasks are completed accurately. Possesses a genuine passion for helping others and excels in collaborative team environments, showcasing exceptional leadership skills. Experience working with children and knowledgeable in human development. Holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Developmental Disabilities. Brings extensive experience in effectively communicating and working with diverse individuals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Elementary School Counselor
Garfield Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive classroom instruction on Social, Emotional, and Learning Development.
- Maintained meticulous records and organized data pertaining to student progress and development.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address emotional challenges and foster positive behavior.
- Employed effective strategies for emotional regulation and behavior modification to support students in distress.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with teachers, staff, translators, and families to ensure student achievement and success.
- Successfully resolved conflicts among student groups through effective mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Provided support and assistance to a diverse population, including refugee families and households with low income status, where over 15 languages were spoken within the school community.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
Trauma Team Member
Garfield Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborate closely with a cohesive team, guardians, teachers, and students, all united by a shared objective of fostering student success. Diligently observe student behavior and record, maintain, and track data pertaining to behavior and interventions.
- Develop comprehensive intervention plans tailored to meet the unique needs of individual students.
- Opperation Warm (11/2022) Assisted in Organization and Production of school wide event providing free custom sized winter coats for approx 550 students Kindergarten-Sixth grade
Congolese Family/School Staff Connection
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Organized and held a family connection meeting in effort to form connection between school and diverse family population in the community.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Beth Shalom
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and executed a diverse range of daily activities aimed at promoting comprehensive student development and growth.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained regular and effective communication with parents, providing updates on student progress and offering recommendations for at-home reinforcement to assist struggling students.
- Demonstrated exceptional patience and composure in various situations, fostering an environment conducive to student development and personal growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress, fostering increased family involvement and strengthening student support.
Education
Masters of Arts - Counseling
University of Missouri
Kansas City, Kansas, MO05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Developmental Disabilities
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas05.2017
Skills
- Social/Emotional Development
- Short term- Solution Focused Counseling
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Diverse Student Populations
- Suicide Prevention
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Management Education
- Mental Health Assessments
- Youth Development
Timeline
Professional Elementary School Counselor
Garfield Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Trauma Team Member
Garfield Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Beth Shalom
07.2021 - 07.2022
Congolese Family/School Staff Connection
01.2005 - 01.2023
Masters of Arts - Counseling
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Developmental Disabilities
Pittsburg State University
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