Miranda M.

Schwickerath
840 Division Street; Garner, Iowa 50438
Phone: 641.425.9474; Email: mirschwick25@gmail.com

Career Profile
Enthusiastic school counselor who has earned trust and respect from
students, colleagues and administration over the past three years. Looking for
a challenging position to utilize my skills and proficiency in an excellent school
district.
Professional Strengths
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships
with students and colleagues
Exceptional listening skills
Caring individual with an open mind
Ability to problem solve and help others problem solve
Productive worker with a solid work ethic
Energetic professional with a positive attitude
Education
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa
Masters of School Counseling: May 2016
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts: May 2013
Major: Psychology
Minor: Child-Adult Family Services
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa
Associate of Arts: May 2011
Major: Psychology
Coaching Authorization
Summary of Relevant Experience
Garner-Hayfield Ventura High School; Garner, Iowa; School Counselor
Intern March 2016-present

Counseled students individually

Prepared for Iowa Assessments
Assisted students with college and scholarship applications

Waukee Middle School; Waukee, Iowa; School Counselor Intern

January 2016 March 2016

Counseled students individually, in small groups, and large groups

Prepared for Iowa Assessments

Registered Students for following years classes

Waukee High School; Waukee, Iowa; Special Education Associate

August 2014 January 2016

Worked one-on-one with students with a variety of special needs

Assisted in creating schedules for the students
Helped students work on classroom and social skills

Granger School District; Granger, Texas; Substitute Teacher

November 2013 May 2014

Youth Shelter Service; Ames, Iowa; Volunteer Intern

January

2013 - May 2013

Volunteered at four different sites for the after school kids club
Wrote newsletters for the after school program
Assisted in craft ideas for the students based on the theme of the
month

TRIO, NIACC; Mason City, Iowa; Tutor

September 2010 -

May 2011

Tutored college students in Composition, Speech, and Music

Appreciation
Oversaw students writing of papers
Prepared students for tests

St. Boniface Catholic Church; Garner, Iowa; Catechism Teacher

September 2010 - April 2011

Small group leader

Instructed Freshmen on the faith of the Catholic Church
Developed lesson plans for class

Special Projects/Honors
Sparkle Cheerleading Sponsor (Special Needs cheerleading)
Bergland Scholarship
Deans List four semesters
Fine Arts Scholarship
Pathway to Success Student Leadership Award
Phi Kappa Theta Scholarship Recipient and Member