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In addition to my Resumé below, I am
a proud mother of two young adults. My daughter recent graduate from Duke University (May 2010) Currently she is in the Masters
of Public Health Program at the University of Michigan and working in the ER at hospital. My son is in his 4th year
in the Business Program at Western Michigan University and soon looking for the "REAL CAREER". The other two
that keep me busy are my four-legged kids: Emma, 1 year old Yorkshire mixed with Shi Tzu (shorkie) only 3.9 # yet sure is
a spitfire stinker! Then we have 7 year Casey, old fun-loving
Mini-Poodle mix, who loves to greet students at the door with a big bark, then will quickly have you petting and playing with
him!
RESUME' Laurie
Pettengill, M.Ed. LSC Licensed School Guidance
Counselor K-12 3249 Behler Drive S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ph 616 635-2355 E-mail: tutorlp@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: Secure a position
to teach, guide, and empower others to achieve their goals in life. Apply the summation of my life experiences with education,
counseling, and parenting. Represent and enhance a learning environment with enthusiasm, professionalism, and leadership. EDUCATION: Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI Masters of Education
- School Guidance Counselor - K-12 Bachelors of Business Administration
- Marketing Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI Associates of
Business - Office Administration-Para-Legal COUNSELING
AND EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT: Academic Consultant, Western Michigan - 1997-Present Provide services
for individuals, families, schools, and businesses regarding every aspect of academics: curriculum, social behavioral
issues, learning disabilities, and transitional needs using an outcome-focused approach. Mission Statement: “I'll take Time to Listen,
Teach & Empower” 2007 Guidance
Counselor, Northview Crossroads Middle School, Grand Rapids, MI Provided comprehensive
counseling, facilitating career exploration events, academic support groups, individual counseling with social-emotional
issues using Brief Solution Focused Theory. Initiated “Peer Mentoring Groups” presenting Character Education
lessons before each classroom, resulting with positive relations among students, staff, and attitude of
school. 2005-2007 Community Based Instruction Coordinator, Forest Hills Public School
Ada, MI Assisted and matched special needs students within community work-sites.
Created guidelines for successful transitioning processes with creating power point presentations and
print documentation for training of Administration, Teachers, Families, and Students. 2005-2007 Campus Connections Coordinator, Cornerstone University & Forest Hills Public High Schools
Spearheaded post-secondary pilot program for students with special needs by creating a
unique connection between the LD Major students, and the special needs students. Provided vocational
training, academic lessons, and social experiences for both sets of students while on a college campus.
Co-facilitated with teaching and evaluating the students in the Learning Disability Program. Successfully
matched Student Teacher Placements leading to careers for many of them with Teaching Students in the districts Special
Education Program. 2004-2005 School Counseling Internship, Forest Hills Central Middle School
Implemented Substance Abuse Awareness &
Prevention Program. Counseled K–8th with Friendships, Changing Families, Life Skills, Study Skills,
and Career Exploration. Assisted with EDP's using MOIS & Career Cruising. Facilitated Transitioning Orientations for
elementary, middle & high school including post-secondary students moving to the next level
of education in their lives. 2004-2005 Thesis Project, Grand Valley State University
Published a Handbook for Middle School Counselors:
“How to Implement a Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program” 1995-2004 At-Risk
Math Teacher, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI Formed trusting relations with
students. Adapted 5th-8th grade Math curriculum to a format in which each student felt empowered to
learn, increased self-confidence, exhibited improved math skills, higher grades, and with less behavioral
issues or need for discipline with an overall improved school climate. 1995-2004 Para
Professional, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI Assisted students with physical, emotional,
or cognitive impairments with kindness. Adapted lessons and provided conflict resolution techniques
for their daily success. MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL EMPLOYMENT:
1980-1987 Deputy
Registrar of Delinquent Department, Kent County Juvenile Court, Grand Rapids, MI Streamlined
processing, increasing efficiency of the volume of cases handled annually. Professionalism, confidentiality,
multi-tasking, organization, superb verbal & non-verbal communication were all crucial
skills for working successfully with Probation Officers, Police Officers, Judges, Attorneys, and with
distraught Families. 1981-2003 Sales, Entrepreneur, Supervisor, Process & Marketing Consultant, Facilitated Continuous Process
Improvement workshops for manufacturing plants, increasing efficiency, profits, and employee’s morale.
Developed a direct sales business, recruited and serviced over 500 repeat customers by providing superb
products, customer service, activities, education of products to meet individual needs. Taught a realm of training classes
to managers. LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES: West Michigan
Counseling Association, Executive Board Representative American Counseling
Association, Middle School Representative
Michigan School Counseling Association,
Marketing & Recruiting Pentwater Yacht Club, Junior Sailing
& Boaters Safety Classes
Audubon Society, Education & Awareness of Environmental
Care Licensed Guidance Counselor for K-12 State of Michigan
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