Gregory Shaffer, MA, SCL

Portfolio: Online Counselor Portfolio

Email: g2shaffer@gmail.com
Skype: mr.shaffer.sc
Cell/Text: 269-332-4089

EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Western Michigan University
School Counseling K-12

Master of Arts
Western Michigan University
K-12 School Principal Leadership

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
State of Indiana School Counselor License K-12
State of Michigan School Counselor License K-12
AED / CPR / First Aid Certified
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
School Counselor, Eau Claire, MI
Eau Claire Middle / High School

February 2016 Present

Manage 500+ students in a multi-cultural environment via PowerSchool

Coordinated various standardized tests, assessments, and surveys which
included PSAT, Accuplacer, ECA, AP, and SAT
Point person for relaying scholarship information to stakeholders through various
medium (i.e. Parent Group website, School website, and posted in school)
Point person for Early / Middle College partnership with local community college
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to best
meet the needs of students

School Counselor, South Bend, IN

August 2014 February 2016
John Adams High School (International Baccalaureate Magnet School)

Manage 400+ students in a multi-cultural environment

First-hand experience with internationally-recognized IB Diploma / Certificate
Coordinated various standardized tests, assessments, surveys, and online
classes which included PSAT, Accuplacer, ECA, AP, SAT, ACP, and GradPoint
Point person for relaying scholarship information to stakeholders through various
medium (i.e. Parent Group website, School website, and posted in school)
Founded and sponsored the first successful African-American male leadership
group within John Adams High School which is named B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S.
Created and coordinated various large group events and fundraisers
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to best
meet the needs of students

School Counselor Internship, Mattawan, MI

Mattawan High School

Spring 2014
300 hours

Managed a case load of 400+ students in grades 9-12 through Infinite Campus
Provided individual counseling needs included anger management, respect,
bullying, grief, transitioning to a new school, friendship, and organization
Worked with students on completing their Academic and Career Plans with the
assistance of Career Cruising

School Counselor Internship, Mattawan, MI

Mattawan Middle School

Planned and executed small group counseling session

Provided one-on-one counseling sessions with students regarding self-concept,
relationships, social expectations, personal boundaries, and academic success
Planned and proctored the EXPLORE, the PLAN, and the MME
Maintained monthly counseling calendar
Provided consultation with parents
Welcomed and acquainted new students to the building and teachers

Practicum, Mattawan, MI
Mattawan Middle School

Spring 2013
102 hours

Worked weekly with students who needed extra emotional or academic support
Planned and executed small group counseling sessions

Group Counselor Co-Facilitator

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Fall 2013
300 hours

Fall 2011/Spring 2012

10 hours

Co-Facilitated group counseling sessions regarding self-esteem among college

students

Lorys Place, Watervliet, MI

Co-Facilitated group counseling sessions regarding grief and loss among

elementary and middle school students

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
In School Restriction Paraprofessional
Mattawan High School, Mattawan, MI

April 2014 May 2014

Ensure and regulate the ISR department through engaging with students
Updated information in Infinite Campus regarding attendance issues

At-Risk Paraprofessional
Mattawan Middle School, Mattawan, MI

10 hours

April 2013 June 2013

Worked one-on-one with highly challenging students in various areas