Sandie Glinsbockel
Vernon,BC
Summary
I am a Skilled High School counsellor with strong background helping adolescence overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. I have been a High School Counsellor for 17 years. Prior to being a counsellor, I was also a School Based Resource Teacher as well as a classroom teacher.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
School District #22
09.2011 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Behavior Support Teacher
School District #22
09.1999 - 06.2025
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
District Lead Critical Incident Counsellor
School District #22
09.2007 - 09.2017
- Lead district staff, Principals and a team of counselors through traumatic events. Examples; Care crashes, Fire, witnessing accidents, overdose,
- Lead district staff, principals, and a team of counselors in supporting schools in the death of a student, staff, death/critical incident in the community. Deaths were due to accidental, illness, suicide, murder
- Provided critical emotional support/counsellng to Schools, Teachers, Students and Community when dealing with a traumatic event
- lead high priority incidents with exceptional poise and composure, making quick decisions in effort to reduce overall impact.
- Assessed critical incident impact on schools/community and the need for further emotional support
- Developed highly effective incident response team and trained extensively in preparation for possible events.
- Developed remediation plans for potential incidents ahead of time and made appropriate changes during critical incidence
- Created/Developed and wrote Vernon's SD#22 Crisis Response district manual/handbook.
Sexual Health Educator
School Dsitrict #22
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
School Counselor
School District #22
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Learning Support Teacher
School District #22
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Resource Teacher
School District #28
09.1993 - 06.1994
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
School District #28
09.1990 - 06.1994
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Introduced classroom games and various outdoor recreational events to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology/Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2006
Associate of Arts - Education (Elementary Special Education)
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.1990
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Crisis Response
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expertise
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Individual and group Counseling
- Mediation (Student/Parent/Teacher)
- Mental Health Support
- Specialized Training in Grief Counseling
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Anxiety Disorder Expertise
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
Additional Information
INTENSIVE TRAINING/CERTIFICATES
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Threat/Risk Assessment Training Level 1
Threat/Risk Assessment Training Level 2
Sexual Assault Service Interdisciplinary Intensive Training
SART (Sexual Assault Response Team Intensive Training)
Crisis Response Planning - Crisis Response Institute
Responding to Trauma - Crisis Response Institute
Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Crisis Response Institute
Emotional First Aid Training
Reality Therapy/Control Theory Certification Program
Black Dog on the Playground - Mood Disorders of BC
Adolescence with Depression (Lynn Miller)
Anxiety in Adolescence
Youth online: Sexting, Tweeting, Instagram (RCMP Intergraded Services)
Queen Bees and Wannabe (Roselind Wiseman)
Relational Aggression (courage for youth - Ophelia Project)
Safe Teen Intensive Training (Anita Roberts)
Empowering Girls Conference
Mirror Mirror (Dealing with Disordered Eating Patterns)
Supporting youth with Eating Disorders (BC Children's Hospital)
Self Harm in Youth
Intensive CBT Training
Dialectible Behavioral Therapy Training
The BC Ministry For Children and Families Foster Home Certification
ADDITIONAL COURSE WORK (Beyond Masters Degree)
Counselling and Helping Relationships
Development and Exceptional Students in the Classroom
Counselling and Guidance; Decision and Planning
Adolescent Behavioral Disorders
Group Dynamics in Counselling
Adolescent Development
Timeline
Counsellor
School District #22
09.2011 - Current
Sexual Health Educator
School Dsitrict #22
09.2008 - 06.2011
District Lead Critical Incident Counsellor
School District #22
09.2007 - 09.2017
School Counselor
School District #22
09.2005 - 06.2011
Behavior Support Teacher
School District #22
09.1999 - 06.2025
Learning Support Teacher
School District #22
09.1994 - 06.1999
Resource Teacher
School District #28
09.1993 - 06.1994
Elementary Classroom Teacher
School District #28
09.1990 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Psychology/Education
University of Victoria
Associate of Arts - Education (Elementary Special Education)
University of Alberta
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