Austin Talbott

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3511 158 Pl. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087 | (425) 501-2985 | talbott.aust@gmail.com

CAREER PROFILE
I worked abroad for 6 years in TEFL education during which time I worked with pre-adolescent and adolescent children.
For the last 3 years, I have worked in early childhood education teaching, maintaining a safe environment for, and
counseling preschool and prekindergarten children.
EDUCATION
M. ed. Professional School Counseling, City University, Seattle, WA
with Washington State ESA Certificate, Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2019
BA Spanish, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, May 2009
Cambridge CELTA, International House Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Ags, Mexico, October 2011
SCHOOL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School / Lake Stevens School District Lake Stevens, WA
School Counselor Intern August 2018 - present
 Perform a variety of school counseling-related duties as part of the internship.
 Completed 400 hours for certification.
 Develop positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and other staff.
 Teach guidance lessons for all levels using Second Step.
 Encourage students to develop emotional management and academic skills to be successful in and out of the
classroom.
 Provide assistance to teachers when students disrupt the learning process and providing a safe place for the
students.
 Utilize solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and Adlerian therapy instruction.
 Document student behavior, responses to interventions, and develop behavior plans for improved performance.
 Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and provide positive behavior support.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edmonds Kindercare Lynnwood, WA
Prekindergarten & Preschool Teacher May 2016 - present
 Support children’s social and emotional development as part of an on-going process.
 Maintain a safe environment for all children.
 Work with a variety of children with different abilities such as autism spectrum disorder.
 Communicate with parents about the development, achievements, and interactions of their children at school.
 Teach a curriculum using provided materials.
 Help the children to resolve conflicts and develop social skills necessary for academic success.
Instituto Chilenonorteamericano de Cultura Valparaiso, Chile
TEFL Teacher / Program Developer Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2015
 Taught English classes to variety of ages and performed evaluations.
 Developed a TOEFL preparation program
University of Wyoming Summer High School Institute Laramie, Wyoming
Live-in Camp Counselor June 2009 – July 2009
 Worked with adolescent students as a live-in counselor where I conducted nightly meetings.
 Interacted with the students on a personal level as a friend, leader, and a mentor.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 Fluent in Spanish: Speaking, Reading, Writing,  Signs of Suicide Prevention Certification,
& Listening; Degree & living in Latin America February 2018
 CPR Certified, January 2019  Technology Skills: On-line documents and
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