Daniel Conner
Warrensburg
Summary
Developed exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in school environment, focusing on student support and guidance. Capable of designing and implementing effective counseling programs and strategies. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to make positive impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Richmond R-XVI School District
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers 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, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Worked with Country Crossroads Counseling to implement a Signs of Suicide Prevention Program.
School Counselor
Warrensburg R-IV Schools
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Coordinated the education of current 8th grade students about the expectations for high school.
- Organized a presented a PowerPoint presentation for parents/guardians of incoming freshman about high school and answered questions regarding registration of classes.
- Assisted current 8th grade students in course requests via PowerSchool.
- Coordinated EOC Exams for the High School.
- Organized a freshman career day that saw over 30 employees from Warrensburg and the surrounding areas to speak with our freshmen.
- Assisted in the implementation of the District's Signs of Suicide Prevention Program.
School Counselor
Holden R-3 School District
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Assisted in organizing 3 state assessments: MAP; EOC; and ACT.
- Worked as the ACT coordinator for the district.
- Organized a school wide career day that brought more than 20 employees from Holden and the surrounding areas to speak with our students.
- Organized and implemented the District's Signs of Suicide Prevention Program.
School Counselor
Sweet Springs R-7 School District
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Responsible for grades 7-12.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers 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.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- District MAP; EOC; and ACT Coordinator.
- Organized, distributed, and returned scholarships for seniors.
- Coordinated with Central Office, Board of Education, and Administration to organize our Commencement Ceremonies.
- A+ Coordinator.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOMaster of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOMaster of Science - Sports Management
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS12.2021
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict mediation
- Career guidance
- Individual and family support
Certification
Career Student Services Certificate
Timeline
School Counselor
Richmond R-XVI School District
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Warrensburg R-IV Schools
08.2022 - 07.2024
School Counselor
Holden R-3 School District
08.2018 - 07.2022
School Counselor
Sweet Springs R-7 School District
08.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - Sports Management
Baker University
Career Student Services Certificate
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