Stephanie Copple
Wildwood
Summary
Dynamic counselor and teacher, excelling in empathic individual and group counseling and crisis intervention. Skilled in fostering personal empowerment and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Committed to enhancing student well-being and promoting a safe learning environment through relatable classroom lessons, innovative bullying prevention techniques and collaborative parent-teacher partnerships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Francis Howell School District
St Charles, MO
07.2004 - 06.2012
- Developed individualized counseling plans to address students' academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions promoting social skills and peer relationships.
- Assisted in coordinating the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) standardized testing for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers, principals, and parents to create supportive learning environments.
- Implemented school-wide programs enhancing student engagement and well-being.
- Created and executed classroom lessons on character education, careers, bullying, study habits, and inclusion.
Middle School Teacher
St. Louis Archdiocese
St. Louis, MO
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Assessed student performance and provided tailored feedback to support individual growth
- Implemented creative assessment tools to measure student understanding and growth throughout the academic year accurately.
Education
Masters in Education: School Counseling - Counseling
University of Missouri
St Louis, MO08-2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05-2001
High School Diploma -
Cor Jesu Academy
St Louis, MO05-1997
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Social and emotional group counseling
- Personal empowerment strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom lesson planning and execution
- Career exploration
- Standardized testing coordination
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special education support
- Bullying prevention and mediation
Accomplishments
While home with my children I took on numerous volunteer positions at their school and in the parish. I assisted in chairing the 2019 school auction, worked on the Parent Teacher Organization for 6 years as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President. I organized school events, parent and family gatherings, teacher appreciation meals and gifts, and managed PTO budgets. I helped run Vacation Bible School as well as Catholic Schools Week activities.
Certification
Certified School Counselor grades Kindergarten-8th
Temporary Social Studies teaching certification
Timeline
School Counselor
Francis Howell School District
07.2004 - 06.2012
Middle School Teacher
St. Louis Archdiocese
08.2002 - 06.2004
Masters in Education: School Counseling - Counseling
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Truman State University
High School Diploma -
Cor Jesu Academy