Michael Klein

7206 Turning Leaf Pl Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

425-232-9399 kleinm1@seattleu.edu

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
Completion July 2014
School Counselor, K-12

Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling, Completion June 2014
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Current GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Arts in World History, Minor in Law, Societies and Justice, 2007
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

INTERNSHIP & PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

School Counseling Intern Post Middle School, Arlington School District, Arlington, WA
August 2013 June 2014
Individual, Group and Classroom Guidance Curriculum
Counsel students to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem and
attendance
Facilitate and lead weekly group with students pertaining to grief and loss
Facilitate group for girls social relationships
Deliver an Anti-Bullying, 10 lesson classroom guidance unit to multiple classrooms using
Second Step and Steps to Respect curriculums.
Provide crisis counseling as needed for students
Case Management and Special Education
Advocate for student needs by collaborating with teachers, administrators, staff and parents to
ensure student support to remove barriers to success
Implement aspects of the ASCA National Model
Aid in formulation and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans for students with disabilities
Refer students and families to local agencies and resources
Consult CPS regarding necessary reporting
Lead student-family meetings
Participate in student/family conferences, and school team and district-wide school counselor
meetings
Decreased the amount of absences from the Hispanic population through advocacy
Experience in applying and receiving grants for school districts

School Counseling Practicum Student Marysville High School, Marysville SD, Marysville, WA
January 2013 April 2013
Counseled students through individual sessions for the length of the term
Addressed issues including suicidal ideation and depression, academic success and failure, past
traumatic experiences, career guidance, and social skills development
Collaborated with school counselors to provide additional services for students
Worked with staff and principal to best implement solutions to aid students with lower grades
and test scores




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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

Juvenile Corrections Officer Denney Youth Center, Everett, WA 2007 2014
Successfully completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Academy through the Washington
State Criminal Justice Training Commission in 2008
Serviced persons from diverse backgrounds including those with mental illnesses and
limited or no English speaking abilities
Interviewed juvenile intakes for admission purposes
Implemented crisis intervention for at risk population
Performed risk assessments and suicide screens
Evaluated juveniles mental health for classification determinations

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Anger Management Coordination
Within my community, 2011-present
Worked through affiliations to deter the angry prone
Coordinated with AA and NA organizations to include anger management in their meetings

Sakeji School in Zambia, Africa 2005
Assisted in the supervision of students at school
Counseled African children with grief and loss due to the AIDS epidemic

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

WSCA Conference, 2014 Attendee
CEU Presentations: Bullying Prevention Grit vs Intelligence Ethics of School Counselors
CPR/First Aid Certification
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA)
California Association of School Counselors (CASC)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Kent Bechler, Former Superintendent of the Corona-Norco Unified School District
909-721-0052, Kent.bechler@gmail.com

Becky Dickison, School Counselor (Internship Site Supervisor)
Post Middle School, 1220 E. 5
th
St. Arlington, WA 98270
360-618-6450 rdickison@asd.wednet.edu

Sue Latendresse, School Counselor (Practicum Site Supervisor)
Marysville Mountain View High School, 4317 76
th
St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270
360-653-0628, susan_latendresse@msvl.k12.wa.us

Dr. Mary Graham, Assistant Professor
Seattle University, College of Education, P.O.Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122
206-296-5748, grahamm@seattleu.edu

Ms. Beth Blosten, Denney Youth Center Juvenile Court Human Resources Manager
2801 10
th
Street Everett, WA 98201
425-388-7800
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