13 Forrest Court

East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Katrina Brekke 218-230-4687
brekkeka.18@gmail.com
School Counselor https://brekke-counseling-portfolio.wee
bly.com/

My mission as a school counselor is to be dedicated to the education of the

Mission whole child - intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally, and physically.
To help each student reach his or her potential as a contributing citizen in
our rapidly changing global society.

Certification Minnesota School Counselor Grades K-12 License Number: 483358

Aug 2019 – Present South Point Elementary

Experience East Grand Forks, MN
School Counselor
• Assisted in the development of a district crisis plan
• Provided group counseling
• Developed a Comprehensive Guidance Plan at the elementary school level by
collecting and analyzing data of school, district, and state needs and goals
aligned with the ASCA School Counseling Model
• Provided 1:1 counseling with students
• Collaborated with staff and parents to develop plans to improve student
social/emotional functioning and offer community resource referrals

Jan. 2019 – June 2019 Community High School and Adult Learning Center
Grand Forks, ND
School Counselor
• Provide counseling services for students at both the Adult Learning Center and
Community High School
• Assist staff members at Community High School and the Adult Learning Center
in helping enhance the learning experience of students
• Provided referrals for students to appropriate community agencies
• Assisted students with the class selection process
• Lead career planning sessions with high school graduates & GED graduates
• Conduct student entrance and exit school perception data for empirical data

Aug. 2015 – Oct. 2018 Discovery Elementary Public School Grand Forks, ND
School Counselor
• Assisted in the development of a district crisis plan
• Provided group counseling on social skills, girl empowerment, friendship,
leadership development, and peer relations
• Developed a Comprehensive Guidance Plan at the elementary school level by
collecting and analyzing data of school, district, and state needs and goals
aligned with the ASCA School Counseling Model
• Used the Second Step curriculum to deliver comprehensive, data-driven school
counseling lessons to increase student achievement, decrease problem
behaviors, and promote social-emotional competence and self-regulation
• Counseled students using person-centered, motivational interviewing,
mindfulness, solution-focused and cognitive therapy counseling techniques
 13 Forrest Court
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Katrina Brekke 218-230-4687
brekkeka.18@gmail.com
School Counselor http://discovery-school-counseling.we
ebly.com/

School Counselor cont. - Discovery Elementary

• Provided staff with various trainings including suicide, self-care, and 6 hours of
Experience Trauma Sensitive Schools in compliance with the ND senate bill 2048
Continued • Used knowledge of developmental stages of children (social, cognitive, moral,
and emotional) to determine appropriate strategies and interventions
• Apart of the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Strategies (PBIS) team and
implemented PBIS program
• Formulated and carried out student behavior and 504 plans and served as the
504 coordinator ensuring a successful implementation of the 504 plans
• Participated in monthly counselor PLC days to evaluate and ensure ASCA 3.0
program implementation was consistent across the district and to develop
consistent counseling policies and procedures for the district
• Used the ASCA ethical and professional codes to guide decision making
• Provided nurturing and positive relationships for students and staff
Sept. 2014 – June 2015 Challenger Elementary School Thief River Falls, MN
Dean of Students
• Oversaw matters of student attendance and made recommendations for
resolutions of chronic attendance issues
• Served as a resource to staff regarding student management issues
• Apart of the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Strategies (PBIS) team to
create and implement PBIS program
• Managed student discipline issues in collaboration with building administrators
• Communicated with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior
• Formulate and carry out student behavior plans
• Worked to reduce Office Discipline Referrals
• Served as the Multicultural Services Coordinator for the district to assist
multicultural students academically and be a resource for staff when dealing
with multicultural issues
• Supervised students arriving, returning, and during recess to minimize
confusion, reinforce appropriate behaviors, and ensure student safety
• Write and submit the Electronic Application System for Indian Education
• Worked with administration to effectively communicate policies, general
information, etc. to staff

M.S., School Counseling K-12

Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN
CACREP Accredited Program
Education Aug 2012 - May 2014

B. A., Psychology
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
Aug 2007 - Dec. 2011

Professional • American School Counselor Association—Member

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