ROBERT DANIEL

P: (253)221-2634 E: Robert.Viridian@gmail.com5959 S. 12thSt., Unit 104 Tacoma, WA 98465

QUALIFICATIONS
 Competent and enthusiastic educator with 8+ years of experience
 Knowledge of student engagement and academic policies-K-12 through college
 Experience working in collaborative environments including established coalitions and developing groups
 Successful leader with understanding of core leadership skills, equally effective as member of a team.
EDUCATION
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA June 2012
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Behavior Studies
City University of Seattle, Tacoma WA Anticipated completion June 2020
Master of Arts, Professional School Counselling

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Lakota Middle School, Federal Way, WA August 2019-Present
School Counselor Intern
 Assisted with day to day counselor duties, including scheduling, 504 planning and design, McKinney
Vento support, arranging basic needs for students and families, consulting with teachers on student
needs and behaviors, and collecting and reviewing school data.
 Provided individual counseling support to students with varying needs, including distress and crisis.
 Led group counseling interventions for academic skills, emotion regulation skills, and LGBTQ support.
 Piloted innovative programs including student advocacy and activism advisory class, classroom
mindfulness routines, after school SEL programming, and LGBTQ+ parenting support group.
 Assisted in the design and implementation of Tier 1 SEL curriculum schoolwide, covering subjects such
as emotion regulation, graduation requirements, college and career exploration, and safety.
 Participated in MTSS tier 2 and 3 assessments and interventions, using data to monitor effectiveness.
Communities In Schools of Federal Way, Federal Way, WA August 2019-Present
Lead School Outreach Coordinator
 Provide Leadership to School-based coordinators at three schools in the Highline school district to
ensure alignment with school policies, strategies, and needs.
 Manage the implementation of the Communities In Schools model at three schools including assessment
of student needs, the collection and use of data, and monitoring and adjustment of student supports.
 Supported Communities In Schools administrative leadership team in developing and implementing
policies and procedures including data entry and analysis, professional development, and emergency
procedures
Communities In Schools of Federal Way, Federal Way, WA August 2014-August 2019
School Outreach Coordinator
 Created rapport with 70+students per school year to deliver case management supports.
 Connected students and families to resources in community to address identified academic and personal
risk factors to reduce overall risk of student drop outs.
 Built and coordinated site team to ensure delivery of services to most at-risk students.
 Planned and executed evidence-based programs and activities to reinforce student assets and strengths
and make education experiences relevant to students’ personal interests.
 Served as an adviser to administrative meetings to ensure that performance-based standards were met.
 ROBERT DANIEL
P: (253)221-2634 E: Robert.Viridian@gmail.com5959 S. 12thSt., Unit 104 Tacoma, WA 98465

OTHER EXPERIENCE
College Success Foundation, Tacoma, WA August 2012- June 2014
Baker Middle School/Foss High School AmeriCorps College & Career Coach
 Developed and delivered curriculum to 240+ students to increase college readiness in low income and
underrepresented populations.
 Used dynamic learning activities to engage students.
 Enrolled all eligible students in College Bound Scholarship state program.
 Developed rapport with students, teachers, and parents to increase program involvement.
 Worked with minimal supervision to build and maintain school-based program.
 Collaborated to expose students to the tangibles of college such as: college visits, FAFSA events, college
fairs, and career days.
 Organized quarterly service projects to engage students in serving their own communities.

Campus Peer Adviser, Bellingham, WA September 2008-June 2009

Western Washington University
 Served as a mentor for15first year students to ensure positive acclimation.
 Enrolled students in academic support services as needed.
 Used creative engagement strategies to foster inclusive mentoring environment
 Achieved 100% retention rate for assigned students.
 Increased credibility of the program through pilot initiatives to gain permanent recognition with the
office of Student Outreach Services.

TRAINING AND SKILLS

 Early childhood and adolescent development.
 Family systems and dynamics.
 Working with at-risk youth (LGBT, Foster care, Low-income, homeless)
 Youth Mental Health First aid trained.
 Signs of Suicide certified.
 Cultural humility/competency.
 First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens, CPR (Infant, Child, and Adult) certified.
 Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, SPSS, and Web applications.