Virginia Philbrook

5928 Shaffer Ave S

Seattle, WA 98108
253-592-8812
[email protected]

Education & Certification:
Seattle University, Masters in School Counseling, June 2014 (anticipated graduation)

Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate, June 2014 (anticipated)

University of Puget Sound, Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Major: Politics and Government, Minor: Spanish Language

Relevant Work Experience:

School Counseling Intern
Hamilton International Middle School, Seattle School District, Sept. 2013- present
Provide academic, career and social-emotional counseling services in individual and group formats to
a high-achieving student population.
Co-facilitate short-term counseling groups around topics like Female Friendships and Romantic
Relationships for a variety of grade levels.
Teach weekly classroom guidance lessons to 7
th
and 8
th
grade students using Second Step bullying-
prevention curriculum.
Collaborate with content teachers to offer one-time guidance lessons on topics like ConnectEdu and
Drug and Alcohol Prevention with pre and post-test evaluations of their efficacy.
Fully engage as a member of the counseling team, including joining in weekly Counselor Meetings.
Create, distribute and analyze the results of a needs assessment, given to 150 students.

Student Success Dean
Global Connections High School, Highline School District, Sept. 2013-present
Provide academic, social and emotional support for 128 ninth grade students with the goal of
ensuring that 95% of all 9
th
graders pass all their classes.
Maintain detailed and up-to-date trackers of freshmen academic progress.
Organize and chaperone college visits and career exploration field trips for 45-120 students.
Allocate and monitor the use of $15,000 in grant funding.
Support student academic and social-emotional growth through their transition to high school
through one-on-one, small group and advisory classroom interventions.
Participate as a member of the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) team by collaborating
on the development and implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions, monitoring referral data
and conducting FBAs.
Collaborate with the principal to create an effective credit retrieval summer school program for 9
th

graders.

School Counseling Practicum Student
Chinook Middle School, Highline School District, March 2013-June 2013
Provide one-on-one mental health services for 7
th
and 8
th
grade clients addressing issues including
depression, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, divorce, biculturalism and friendship difficulties.
Facilitate a small group for 7
th
and 8
th
grade girls addressing Relational Aggression.
Supervise lunch and open gym time.
Learning Specialist, Upward Bound South Seattle Community College, July 2008-June 2011
Mentored low-income, first generation and immigrant students through the college application
process with an emphasis on personal statement writing.
Built and maintained a supportive, multicultural community for 28 high school students through in
school activities, a 6-week long summer program and a variety of field trips.
Provided academic, social and emotional support for one deaf student in a primarily hearing
program, including securing interpretive services and program integration.
Organized, scheduled and supervised two college visits and two cultural field trips annually for 40-50
high school students.
Assisted in the recruiting, hiring and supervision of 8 summer program staff members in a variety of
disciplines including: math, science, American Sign Language and fine arts.
Assisted students and families applying for financial aid by holding culturally sensitive financial aid
workshops, providing line-by-line assistance in filing taxes and in filing the FAFSA.
Developed and managed a social media presence for communication with students, alumni and
community members.
Organized, promoted and co-hosted three community dinners annually for 100-200 students,
parents, guardians and siblings.
Served on 11th and 12th grade advisory committees at Global Connections High School as an
advisory teacher and outside resource.

College Preparatory Associate, College Success Foundation, September 2006-August 2007
Assisted the College Preparatory Advisor at Cleveland and Mariner High Schools with the tracking of
100 high school seniors grades, attendance and behavior.
Helped organize and run a Women Empowerment Day for diverse female high school students with
an emphasis on reducing fighting amongst young women.
Created and managed a college application checklist for 30 students to monitor their progress
completing applications for at least three colleges each.

Other Work History:
Independent College Counselor, Madrona College Consulting, March 2013-present
Administrative Assistant, The Mockingbird Society, September 2011-August 2013
Contract Researcher, williamsworks, February 2008-July 2008
Volunteer Program Intern, One Reel, March 2006-September 2006
Resident Advisor, The Northwest School, September 2005-September 2006
Assistant Director, Foss High School Pre-Freshman Summer Academy, June-July 2005
Tutor, Education Talent Search, Tacoma Community College, February 2003- June 2005

Relevant Trainings:
8
th
9
th
Grade Transition with College Bound, College Success Foundation, March 2014
Transitions- Skills to cope with transitions and change, The Mockingbird Society, July 2013
Chill & Spill- Art Therapy for Adolescents, Art With Heart, March 2013
First Aid/CPR, June 2012
The Culture of Foster Care, The Mockingbird Society, November 2011
Admissions Policy and Practices, The University of Washington, Spring 2010

Professional Organizations:
American School Counseling Association, 2013-present

Relevant Computer and Technology Proficiency:
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, EasyGrade Pro, eSIS, Power School, Illuminate
Professional References:

Neil Yeda
Head Counselor
Hamilton International Middle School
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Rick Harwood
Principal
Global Connections High School

Manivong Ratts
Professor and Internship Supervisor
Seattle University