Kristen - School Counselor at Valley Forge High School

Skilled in providing tailored counseling to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Experienced in managing crises and implementing effective intervention strategies to ensure student safety.

Capable of designing and executing school-wide programs that enhance student engagement and well-being.

Proficient in analyzing data to inform counseling strategies and improve student outcomes.

Provide individual counseling, student mediation, and crisis intervention to address academic, social, and emotional needs and remove learning barriers. Develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program, including classroom presentations, assemblies, and small group sessions focused on proactive social-emotional learning. Lead weekly counseling support groups based on student data to address at-risk populations. Assist at-risk students in achieving academic success and meeting graduation requirements. Create and maintain a cohesive high school counseling website with up-to-date resources for students, parents, and the community. Manage Counseling Google Classrooms to provide academic guidance and social-emotional support. Coordinate and manage all aspects of student scheduling for current and upcoming school years. Serve as liaison between students and local community colleges for College Credit Plus enrollment. Guide students through the college application process and write letters of recommendation. Implement, monitor, and review 504 plans in collaboration with parents, teachers, and administration. Coordinate parent-teacher conferences and oversee behavior intervention plans. Refer students to community mental health resources as needed. Support the Testing Coordinator with administration of state exams

Supported administration with AIR state assessments, ensuring smooth testing procedures and compliance. Collected and analyzed data to inform scheduling for the upcoming school year. Coordinated and presented 6th Grade Orientation assemblies, introducing students to school programs and resources

Assisted, coordinated, and presented at 8th Grade Orientation, New Student Breakfast, and Middle School Transition events. Delivered classroom guidance lessons on topics including Anti-Bullying and Student Safety, Healthy Relationships, High School Readiness, and College/Career Exploration. Conducted weekly group counseling sessions focused on social skills, relaxation techniques, anger management, organization and study skills, positive self-esteem, mindfulness, women’s issues, and specialized social skills for students in the Tiger Friends program