Monica C.

Bachtle
301 Grovebrook Court, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 475-1593 monica.bachtle@mnsu.edu

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Specialty Degree, Principal K-12 | MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Edina, MN, 2017-Present
Master of Science, School Counseling K-12 | MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Mankato, MN, 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | HAMLINE UNIVERSITY St. Paul, MN, 2014
School Counselor (Ages 0-21) Licensure, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Exp. 2020
School Counselor K-12 Licensure, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Exp. 2022
Substitute Teacher K-12 Licensure, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Exp. 2017

CAREER EXPERIENCE
FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL, Faribault, MN
Counseling Intern, 09/2016 04/2017
Key Contributions:
Counseled students in grades 9-12, using Brief Solution Focused and Person-Centered
approaches to address issues of anxiety, depression, grief, poor academic performance, and
low self-esteem
Facilitated group counseling sessions on topics of grief and anxiety
Served on the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) site team
Proctored PSAT Exam and reviewed scores with 50+ students
Counseled students on career and college readiness
Supervised 11th and 12th grade students college fair field trips
FARIBAULT MIDDLE SCHOOL, Faribault, MN
Counseling Intern, 03/2017 05/2017
Key Contributions:
Counseled students in grades 6-8, using Brief Solution Focused and Person-Centered
Approaches to address academic skills, relationship issues, anxiety, bullying, family issues,
and social skills
Participated in IEP meetings to advocate for students
Supervised 7th and 8th grade students career and college fair field trip
FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Farmington, MN
Counseling Intern, 09/2016 04/2017
Key Contributions:
Counseled students in grades K-5, using Brief Solution Focused and Person-Centered
Approaches to address anxiety, bullying, family issues, social skills and academic skills
Facilitated group counseling sessions with topics of divorce, friendship skills, and bullying
Taught classroom developmental guidance lessons in grades K-5 in areas of social skills,
academic skills, and career development

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Assisted with implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

MCVAY YOUTH PARTNERSHIP, St. Paul, MN
Youth Mentor Intern, 09/2013 05/2014
Key Contributions:
Mentored and energetically motivated forty students aged ten to seventeen
Created and facilitated daily lesson plans to encourage a positive learning environment
Provided feedback to parents and caregivers on student progress

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American School Counselor Association | PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 09/2016-Present
Colorado School Counselor Association | PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 10/2017-Present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEERISM

AMERICAN RED CROSS, Houston, TX
Disaster Mental Health Professional, 09/2017
Key Contributions:
Provided support to hurricane victims
Provided support to volunteers on disaster relief operation

WASECA COUNTY HEAD START, Waseca, MN

Volunteer Pre-K Paraprofessional, 03/2017
Key Contributions:
Assisted Pre-K teacher with classroom lessons
Supervised free play time in classroom and on playground

CONTINUED EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM | CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Courses, Summer 2017
Developing Fluent Readers
Teaching Comprehension Strategies
Methods, Curriculum, and Materials for English Language Learners