Erica Farnan
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
North Kansas City Public School District
2024.08 - Current
- Provide counseling services including IEP meetings, academic guidance, and social guidance to all students.
- Meet with parents, staff, and students to create appropriate plans in the best interest of students.
- Help execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans.
- Provide individual and group counseling to students.
- Collaborate with school psychologists, teachers, and other personnel to meet student needs.
- Identified students’ social, emotional, and academic needs, and provided compassionate assistance, guidance, and interventions.
- Facilitate bi-weekly social emotional lessons to all classes K-5.
VIRTUAL LEARNING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS COUNSELOR
Kansas City Kansas USD 500
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Provide counseling services including IEP meetings, academic guidance, and social guidance to K-12 Virtual Learning Students
- Meet with parents, staff, and students to create appropriate plans in the best interest of students
- Provide individual and group counseling to students
- Collaborate with Greenbush Advisors, teachers, Special Education Case Manager, and other personnel to meet student needs
- Actively communicate and work with parents
- Provide guidance in areas of academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance to students in grades K-12 using person-centered, solution-focused technologies
- Implement daily curriculum with Restorative Education Program
- Collaborate with Greenbush Advisors to ensure high school students are enrolling in the correct classes and staying on track for graduation
EARLY CHILDHOOD QUALITY SPECIALIST
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2023.01 - 2023.08
- Conduct program observations of administrators in Missouri
- Schedule and implement evidence-based coaching sessions with administrators
- Select and disseminate resources to support administrators based on their needs
- Participate in training for observation instruments and coaching methods
- Engage in reflective supervision of practice
- Collaborate with Early Childhood team members and other IHD employees
- Assess program administrators on business practices
LEAD TEACHER
Spectrum Station
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Apple Ridge Academy
2021.12 - 2022.08
- Monitor Student's progress, provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Constructed child and staff files, ensuring they were fully state compliant.
- Prepared monthly/weekly food orders and handled tuition payments.
- Provided tours and conducted enrollment process to prospective families.
- Scheduled staff daily to maintain teacher to child ratio at all times.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained talented Teachers with expertise in Early Childhood.
- Resolved student/family and staff issues quickly.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
La Petite Academy
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Crafted daily lessons plans to meet the individual needs of all students in a given class.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fort Leavenworth School District Usd 207
2018.08 - 2021.05
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
FAMILY AND YOUTH SPECIALIST II
Marillac, University of Kansas Healthcare System
2017.07 - 2018.07
- Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients, while providing 24 hour awake supervision
- Responsible for proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques
- Had a working knowledge of each child's treatment plan, and structured activities to support that plan
- Facilitated along with my team, creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups
- Accomplished reviewing/writing all required documentation each shift.
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER/SITE MANAGER
Kansas City Kansas Public School
2014.08 - 2017.05
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Education
Master's Of Art - Counseling
MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
St Louis, MO05.2018
Bachelor's Of Science - Child And Family Studies/Psychology
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Maryville, MO12.2010
Associate's Of Art - Sychology
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE
Trenton, MO05.2008
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Active Listening
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual and Family Support
- Time Management
- Individualized Support
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Early Childhood Education Expertise
- Character Building
- 504 Plans
- Confidential Services
Certification
- CPR/PFA Certified
- Director Certification in Missouri for 100+ children
- Director Certification in Kansas for up to 100 children
- Missouri School Counselor License K-12
- Kansas School Counselor License K-12
- Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Timeline
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
North Kansas City Public School District
2024.08 - Current
VIRTUAL LEARNING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS COUNSELOR
Kansas City Kansas USD 500
2023.08 - 2024.06
EARLY CHILDHOOD QUALITY SPECIALIST
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2023.01 - 2023.08
LEAD TEACHER
Spectrum Station
2022.10 - 2022.12
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Apple Ridge Academy
2021.12 - 2022.08
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
La Petite Academy
2021.06 - 2021.12
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fort Leavenworth School District Usd 207
2018.08 - 2021.05
FAMILY AND YOUTH SPECIALIST II
Marillac, University of Kansas Healthcare System
2017.07 - 2018.07
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER/SITE MANAGER
Kansas City Kansas Public School
2014.08 - 2017.05
Master's Of Art - Counseling
MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Of Science - Child And Family Studies/Psychology
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate's Of Art - Sychology
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE
- CPR/PFA Certified
- Director Certification in Missouri for 100+ children
- Director Certification in Kansas for up to 100 children
- Missouri School Counselor License K-12
- Kansas School Counselor License K-12
- Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant
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