BETTINA COOL
Westfield
Summary
Experienced counselor with a strong history of guiding people to achieve academic and personal success. Proficient in establishing rapport and delivering tailored support to empower individuals. Expertise in addressing personal, social, and behavioral challenges to enhance overall wellbeing.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Carmel High School
Carmel
01.2003 - 01.2023
- Academic, career, and mental health counseling for 385 students
- Identify, plan, advocate, and implement student interventions
- Collaborate with administration, teachers, parents, students and stakeholders to create positive relationships
- Committee leader for staff professional learning community
- Facilitator or student support groups
- Alternative School Counselor for 40 At-Risk Students assigned
High School Counselor
Southport High School
Indianapolis
01.2002 - 01.2003
High School Counselor
Penn High School
Granger
01.1997 - 01.2002
Elementary School Counselor
Nuner & Tarkington Elementary
South Bend
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Served 800 K-12 students at two elementary schools.
- Perform individual, small group counseling and classroom lessons.
- Facilitated Individual Education Program Case Conferences for Special Education students
Elementary School Teacher
Perley Elementary
South Bend
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Taught and managed 25-30 students in grades 2 and 3
Special Education High School Teacher
Adams High School
South Bend
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Taught Pre-vocational Education to Mildly Mentally Handicapped Students
Education
LMHC -
Indiana University Indianapolis
12.2025
Master's Degree - Counseling & Human Services
Indiana University South Bend
01.1992
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education & Special Education
Manchester College
01.1986
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration and independence
- Detail-oriented multitasking
- Leadership and mentorship
- Mental health support and counseling
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Academic advising and advocacy
- Group and individual counseling
Timeline
High School Counselor
Carmel High School
01.2003 - 01.2023
High School Counselor
Southport High School
01.2002 - 01.2003
High School Counselor
Penn High School
01.1997 - 01.2002
Elementary School Counselor
Nuner & Tarkington Elementary
01.1993 - 01.1997
Elementary School Teacher
Perley Elementary
01.1988 - 01.1993
Special Education High School Teacher
Adams High School
01.1986 - 01.1988
LMHC -
Indiana University Indianapolis
Master's Degree - Counseling & Human Services
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education & Special Education
Manchester College