TravisTruhler

travistruhler@uiowa.edu
tctruhler@gmail.com
503 South Van Buren
Apt. 7 Iowa City, IA 52240
(715)-222-8026
OBJECTIVE: Further develop as an educational leader as I provide academic, social, emotional, and career
assistance to K-12 students.
EDUCATION:
Graduate Studies, University of Iowa
Degree: Professional School Counseling

Expected Graduation: May 2016

GPA: 3.90

Bachelor of Arts, St. Johns University of Minnesota

Graduation: May 2012
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.21
Scholarships: Deans Scholarship, Knight Scholar, Saints Scholarship, and Hudson Hospital
Scholarship.
Study Abroad: Spain, spring 2011
Empirical Research Project: Campus and Community Well Being, fall 2011 and spring 2012
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Special Education Para Educator
August 2013- Present
City High School, Iowa City IA
Monitor student behavior and assist educators to improve student proficiency and outcomes
according to individual education plans established in the behavior disorder program.
Facilitate personal/social, academic, and decision-making skills through teaching and role modeling.
Utilize effective interpersonal skills while working as a member of the special education team.
Professional School Counseling Practicum
January- May 2015
Prairie High School, Cedar Rapids IA
Effectively communicated and collaborated with educators, administrators, counselors, and parents
while the educational team problem solved and created solutions for relevant situations.
Displayed flexibility and adaptability while addressing student needs in a professional manner.
Provide individual and group counseling. Created and taught guidance curriculum and delivered
specialized services to at-risk populations.
Primary Counselor
May 2012-2013
Northwest Passage, Spooner WI
Role model and teach social skills while providing direct care and supervision, behavioral modification
and management, counseling, and advocating for assigned residents.
Adapt to frequent change, communicate effectively with clients and staff while working independently
and as a team, and show sensitivity to complex social and cultural issues.
Assist psychotherapists by administering to and evaluating clinical scales of residents.
Camp Counselor
June- August 2011
Camp St. Croix, Hudson WI
Supervised and instilled positive virtues in children, adolescents, and teens from 6-17yrs of age.
Organized and lead outdoor excursions and trips, facilitated and taught activities, and lived at the camp
while being responsible for a group of children at all times throughout the day and night.

Practicum Experience
May of 2011
Croix Counseling and Psychology, Hudson WI
Shadowed office manager and counselors gaining knowledge and experience in both the business and
professional aspects of professional Counseling.
Camp Leader
August 2005-2008
ABC Football Camp, Hudson WI
Implemented training skills, technique training, and enhanced teamwork and leadership abilities in
youth while promoting physical activity.
Taught children from the ages 7-14 how to play football.
Masons Assistant
Gagnon Inc., Rosemount MN
Acquired skills as a laborer and further developed teamwork ability.
Conducted independent projects improving productivity of operations.
Activities / Interests:
Vice President of Student Iowa School Counseling Association
Member of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
Member of Chi Sigma Iota national counseling honors society
Football Player and captain at the University of St. Johns
Club Officer and instructor for Ballroom Dance Club

Summer 2009 - 2010