Addy Bendis

Providing individual counseling, group counseling, classroom lessons, 504 case management, and intervention supports in the areas of social/emotional, academic, and career/college for 300+ middle and high school students. Leading and managing student class scheduling, forecasting, 4-year graduation planning, credit recovery, and college dual enrollment to ensure each student has a plan/path for graduation. Frequent daily collaboration with administration, teachers, families, support staff, and community members in support of student success.

School Counselor - Realms Middle/High School - Bend, Oregon

(2022-08 - 2026)

• Providing individual counseling, group counseling, classroom lessons, 504 case management, and intervention supports in the areas of social/emotional, academic, and career/college for 300+ middle and high school students.
• Leading and managing student class scheduling, forecasting, 4-year graduation planning, credit recovery, and college dual enrollment to ensure each student has a plan/path for graduation.
• Frequent daily collaboration with administration, teachers, families, support staff, and community members in support of student success.
• Providing crisis response, safety planning, mental health referrals, and care coordination/continuum with outside providers.
• Gathering and analyzing student data and developing data-informed interventions to close achievement and opportunity gaps within the school.
• Facilitating restorative circles when conflict arises between students and/or staff.
• Facilitating and leading meetings including MTSS, student reentry, 504s, grade level on track, staff trainings, and more.

School Counselor Intern + School Counselor Substitute - Oregon City High School - Oregon City, Oregon

(2021-08 - 2022-06)

• Providing social/emotional, academic, career/college, and community involvement support and advocacy for 350+ high school students.
• Conducting individual counseling, group counseling, classroom lessons, crisis intervention, IEP/504s support, and collaboration with parents, administrators, teachers, community members, and stakeholders.
• Managing class scheduling and forecasting for my caseload and closely tracking each student's credit requirement fulfillment toward 4-year graduation.
• Providing crisis response, safety planning, and mental health referrals.

Teaching Assistant and Substitute - Peace Tree Montessori Preschool - Portland, Oregon

(2019-09 - 2021-09)

• Providing support to lead teachers in educational Montessori lessons and classroom management.
• Leading and developing activities for the school's after-care program, including Spanish, science, sports, and art groups.
• Resolving conflicts between students and advocating for students' needs.
• Developing trusting relationships with students, parents, and school administration.

Senior Associate - A.wordsmith PR Firm - Portland, Oregon

(2017-11 - 2019-09)

• Led and supported the planning and execution of public relations campaigns for clients in various industries.
• Managed media relations, special events, and community partnerships to boost awareness and engagement.
• Developed and delivered promotional materials such as editorial articles, press releases, web copy, newsletters, blogs, and social media content to cultivate positive brand image and voice.
• Managed day-to-day client communication and marketing consulting.

Master of Arts - School Counseling - George Fox University (2020-01 - 2022-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations - University of Oregon (2012-09 - 2016-06)