Susan Smits
McHenry
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in relationship-building and effective communication. Demonstrated adaptability in diverse environments, fostering collaboration among educators and families. Committed to creating a positive, organized, and empathetic school atmosphere.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Community High School District 155
Crystal Lake
08.2001 - 01.2026
- Utilized active listening to identify and address specific student needs
- Facilitated effective communication with parents and families to foster student success
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and staff to develop comprehensive support strategies for students
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Empathy and emotional awareness
- Student engagement and motivation
- Adaptability in diverse learning environments
- Team-oriented and approachable
- State-certified School Counselor (retired)
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and counseling sessions.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and support strategies.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2001
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - French Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1989
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Confidentiality expertise
- Organizational skills
- Effective time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking abilities
- Leadership skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Reliability and dependability
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
State-certified School Counselor (retired), Experienced working in a high school setting and teaching in a middle school, Strong attention to detail and follow-through, Team-oriented and approachable
Personal Information
Title: Administrative Assistant
Organization And Professional Skills
- Time management
- Organization and record keeping
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking
- Professional judgment and confidentiality
- Dependability and reliability
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Professional
Affiliations
- Youth Services Bureau Foster Care Case Aide
Timeline
School Counselor
Community High School District 155
08.2001 - 01.2026
Master of Science - Counseling
Northern Illinois University
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - French Education
Illinois State University