Ruth Howard

8208 22nd Ave. NE; Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 383-6238 ruth.e.howard@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate, Pending July 2015
Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling, Anticipated June 2015
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Honors: Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society: Delta Psi
Chi Chapter, SU
Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) 2012
Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts, 2008
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Majors: Spanish and Sociology
Honors: Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Society
International Study, 2006
Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES
School Counseling Intern, Jane Addams Middle School, Aki Kurose MS, Seattle WA
August 2014 June 2015
Counsel culturally and academically diverse students individually each week
Provide responsive and crisis counseling as needed and mediate conflict between students
Deliver classroom guidance lessons using the Ruler Approach curriculum
Deliver substance abuse prevention curriculum to 7th graders using Project Alert training
Participate in student support, parent/teacher, department, 504 team, staff meetings
Facilitate counseling groups for social connection and academic support
Develop and implement photo project in 8th grade advisory class
Advocacy Project: collaborate with community partner to create and develop mentorship
program for 6th grade students who are struggling academically
Implemented school-wide student needs assessment and provide needs-based intervention
Data collection and analysis on student needs
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to provide student support
Refer students and families to relevant resources
Assist with registering 7th and 8th grade students for College Bound scholarship program
Write 504 plans for students

School Counseling Practicum, Bailey Gatzert Elementary, Seattle WA

January 2014 March 2014
Counseled students individually weekly for ten weeks
Delivered classroom guidance using Second Step curriculum
Contributed lesson planning to guidance curriculum for use in SPED classroom
Facilitated counseling groups on social skills and academic success for k-5th grade
Provided responsive and crisis counseling to students as needed
Coordinated a career day through collaboration with various professionals
Collaborated with counselor, administration, teachers, and in-school service providers

Case Management Aid Intern, Northwest Youth Services, Bellingham WA

January 2009 June 2009
Aided case manager in transitional living program for homeless youth
Co-facilitated and conducted one-on-one case management with youth clients
Facilitated problem solving and goal setting with youth clients

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
Read Out Loud Early (ROLE) Program Coordinator, Seattle University: Center for Service
and Community Engagement, Seattle WA
August 2013 July 2014
Coordinated supplemental preschool literacy program
Recruited, trained and supervised undergraduate students to run pre-school sessions
Assisted students in implementing 20-week preschool peace curriculum
Collaborated with community partners and family engagement coordinator
Collaborated with families to support students development

Tutoring Program Office Assistant, Seattle Central Community College (Basic & Transitional
Studies Dept.), Seattle WA
September 2012 June 2013
Recruited, managed, supported and corresponded with volunteer tutors
Supported and communicated with students about opportunities and tutoring
Tutored students in English language learning and math
COMPASS Class Facilitator, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle WA
January 2013 March 2013
Facilitated drop-in review class for college entrance exam
Reviewed reading, writing, and math concepts using differentiated instruction
Provided students with resources and information

Americorps Literacy Tutor, Lincoln Elementary School, Mt. Vernon WA

September 2009 July 2011
Instructed K-6 students one-on-one and in small groups in literacy and math
Co-facilitated girls counseling group on conflict management
Provided interpreting services and translation for Spanish speaking students/families
Coordinated literacy-related school events for families
Co-facilitated after school garden and homework clubs
Math and Reading Tutor, Happy Valley Elementary School, Bellingham WA
January 2006 June 2008
Instructed 2nd grade students one-on-one and in small groups in math and reading
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Homework Helper Volunteer, Douglass Truth Library, Seattle WA, January 2012 June 2013
Summer Programs Volunteer, Common Threads Farm, Bellingham WA
July 2011 August 2011, July 2010 August 2010
Service-Learning Mentor, Whatcom County Juvenile Justice Center, Bellingham WA,
September 2009 December 2009
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
WSCA Conference, February 2014 Presenter
Presentation: The Hidden Culture of Poverty in Schools: Addressing the Needs

of Students in Poverty through Photo Voice

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
David Bilides, Head Counselor
School Counseling Internship Supervisor
Jane Addams Middle School, Seattle Public Schools
11051 34th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
206.252.4508
dgbilides@seattleschools.org
Manivong Ratts, Associate Professor
School Counseling University Field Supervisor
Seattle University/ College of Education
Loyola 216
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206.409.0885
vong@seattleu.edu
Amy Schwentor, Assistant Principal
Jane Addams Middle School, Seattle Public Schools
11051 34th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
206.252.4500
alschwentor@seattleschools.org
Lisa Lucas, School Counselor
Jane Addams Middle School, Seattle Public Schools
11051 34th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
206.252.4500
lalucas@seattleschools.org
Said Ahmed, School Counselor
School Counseling Practicum Supervisor
Bailey Gatzert Elementary
1301 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
206.252.2810
shahmed@seattleschools.org
Paula Montgomery, Principal
Jane Addams Middle School, Seattle Public Schools
11051 34th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
206.252.4500
plmontgomery@seattleschools.org