Certified school counselor with 7 years in public high schools, serving a caseload of 420 students. Raised FAFSA completion from 48% to 71% and led an ASCA RAMP-recognized program. Brings college and career advising, crisis response and data-driven tier 2 support.
Experience
School Counselor, Pine Bluff High School (Spokane, WA)
Aug 2021 – Present
Serve 420 students in grades 9–12 with academic, college, career and social-emotional counseling
Lifted FAFSA completion from 48% to 71% with senior workshops and family financial aid nights
Lead suicide risk screening and threat assessment with the student support team, coordinating 30+ safety plans a year
Run tier 2 groups on anxiety and study skills for 60 students a year
School Counselor, Northwood Middle School (Spokane, WA)
Aug 2019 – Jun 2021
Counseled 380 students and launched a 7th-grade career exploration unit using Xello
Cut chronic absenteeism among a targeted group of 40 students by 35%
Practicum Counselor, Gonzaga University Counseling Center (Spokane, WA)
Sep 2017 – May 2019
Completed 600 internship hours in elementary and high school settings
Education
Master of Arts in School Counseling, Gonzaga University (Aug 2017 – May 2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Washington State University (Aug 2013 – May 2017)
Skills
Counseling: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, MTSS
College and career: FAFSA, college applications, Xello, Naviance, dual credit
Program: ASCA National Model, RAMP, data-driven interventions
How to write a School Counselor resume
A strong School Counselor resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
School Counselor resume FAQ
What should a School Counselor resume include?
A School Counselor resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a School Counselor?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for School Counselor roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a School Counselor resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a School Counselor put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for School Counselor roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong School Counselor resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."