CAROLYN R.

FRASIER
799 96th Lane NE Blaine, MN 55434 (612) 597-6438 cfrasier100@msn.com

E DUC ATIO N
Master of Science-Education, School Counseling
University of Wisconsin-River Falls / December 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Wheaton College / Wheaton, IL

LICENSURE
Minnesota School Counselor K-12
Wisconsin School Counselor K-12

File Folder Number 460650

File Number 731227

PRACTICUM
Park Terrace/Northpoint Elementary/Westwood Intermediate

Expiration 2016
Expiration 2016

(Fall Semester of 2010)

Spring Lake Park District, MN

Delivered guidance curriculum on responsibility, teamwork, and respecting our differences

Advised and assisted numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, friendship issues, anxiety,
conflict resolution, and classroom behavior
Collected and analyzed data from 4th and 5th grade students to determine how they were effected by bullying

Grantsburg Middle School

Grantsburg School District, WI
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Created and facilitated weekly 6 grade boys social skills group; respectful listening, responsibility, respecting

differences, and self-control

Presented guidance curriculum on conflict resolution, study skills, respecting self and others, and goal setting
Provided individual counseling to all students in need of support in areas such as family issues, social skills,
transition, anxiety, grief, and anger management
Organized state assessment materials

St. Francis High School

St. Francis School District, MN

Counseled individual students for academic, personal/social, and career development

Advised students in regards to high school schedules and class placement
Collected and analyzed data from 46 students who were new the previous year to guide current program direction
Assisted in creating girls small group curriculum to develop positive attitudes about self and body image
Conducted mock interviews with 11th and 12 grade students for skill development
Revised the Comprehensive School Counseling Program Manual

P ROFE S S ION AL EX P E R IEN C E

Mental Health Practitioner Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

New Brighton, MN (4/12-present)

Provide mental health services to diverse population children ages 3-21 and their families in a natural setting
such as school, home, or in the community
Collaborate with school personnel to effectively provide services to client
Teach interventions which include skill and strategy building activities that address defined goals and objectives
Provide support, education, and follow up to family during home visits
Develop and maintain all required treatment plans, progress notes, and reports

Evaluate the effectiveness of skills work and the clients progress in resolving identified goals by moving
towards defined objectives using outcome measures
Elementary Counselor (Long Term Substitute) Hayes Elementary School
Fridley, MN (11/12-2/13)

Delivered classroom guidance curriculum on bucket filling, feelings, giving, cooperation, bullying, respect,
and respecting our differences

Consulted with teachers, parents, and school personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students

Enhanced academic success of all students by helping to remove obstacles to student learning

Provided individual counseling in such issues as anxiety, grief, friends, behavior, social skills, and life situations

Facilitated girls group, friendship groups, and daily EBD social skills group

Mediated in conflict situations with students to come to a resolution

Assisted in overseeing Stop and Think behavior room

Participated in weekly SAT meetings to collaborate on student classroom performance and behavior

Contributed to district school counselor meetings

Substitute Teacher Kelly Educational Staffing

Arden Hills, MN (11/11-4/12)

Taught in a variety of diverse schools as on-call substitute, accepting teaching assignments delivered on
previous night or morning of class
Executed lesson plans across all disciplines for elementary school students with classes ranging in size from
20 to 25 students.
Effectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly
utilize learning skills.
Instituted positive classroom management strategies that efficiently handled challenging behaviors

Teacher Christ Lutheran Preschool

Blaine, MN (9/01-5/05) (3/07-5/12)

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate academic lesson plans for diverse 4-5 year old children
Provided opportunities for personal/social development as well as hands-on exploration of the school environment
Established positive relationships with parents and communicated effectively about childs development
Differentiated instruction utilizing varied approaches to maximize each students growth and individual success
Prepared progress notes and discussed with parents at conferences

Substitute Paraprofessional Anoka, Spring Lake Park, and Columbia Heights Districts

(9/06-6/07)
Held variety of positions throughout the districts requiring leadership, organization, advocacy, supervision,
multi-tasking, and the ability to work well with others
Assisted in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned areas
Maintained classroom management of students in the absence of the teacher
Prepared instructional materials and maintained a neat and arranged classroom

Social Worker Ramsey County Human Services Department

Social Worker Montgomery County Children and Youth

St. Paul, MN (8/91-10/91)

Norristown, PA (1987-1989)

Provided services in identifying and evaluating clients needs, formulating and implementing family action plans
to a culturally diverse population
Conducted home visits on quarterly and yearly basis/according to scheduled time guidelines
Managed a caseload and completed necessary reports and records in an organized and up-to-date manner

S UM M ARY OF QU ALI FI C ATIO N S

Strong professional experience in education, social work, and mental health fields
Awareness and sensitivity of the cultural differences and diverse needs of students
Advocate for students with special needs
Ability to be a team player and maintain good rapport with students, staff, administrators, and parents
Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, management, and communication skills

Effective working in fast-paced environments and completing work under strict deadlines

P ROFE S S ION AL AS S O C I ATIO N S

Wisconsin School Counselor Association

Minnesota School Counselor Association