Wendi Erickson

I am excited to use my extensive skills in helping and guiding people to be used on a professional team. I have a master's degree in counseling and spent the majority of my work life working with students and families. I have very strong communication skills, administrative skills, and design & event planning. I am looking for a chance to take these skills and apply them on a growing & professional team.

Site Coordinator at Martha and Mary Kids (2022-06 – Present)

I oversee the before and after school program caring for 55 students. Responsibilities include managing and training teachers, finding and implementing curriculum for social and emotional/character lessons and interacting with the families of the students. Working with families includes establishing behavior plans with the parents and students if needed. Communicating daily with the families on the wellbeing of their children and ensuring that students begin and end their school day well.

Instructional/SPED Paraprofessional at Vinland Elementary (2019-09 – 2020-12)

I worked at Vinland and I have been able to fill many spots around the school. I worked at recess and in the classrooms with students and teachers. I also enjoyed working with students in the Resource room and supporting students in their classrooms.

SPED Paraprofessional at Wolfle Elementary (2017-09 – 2019-08)

I worked at Wolfle in the preschool as a paraprofessional. I assisted with classroom activities for 11 students.

• Worked the previous school year (2018-2019) with 4 SPED students in their general education classroom
• Assisted other SPED students using the Edmark reading curriculum

Substitute Paraprofessional at North Kitsap School District (2017-01 – 2020-12)

I worked as a substitute para in the North Kitsap School district. I was able to work in many of the schools in the NKSD.

Data Entry Services (sub-contractor) at Masterworks (2016-01 – 2017-12)

I worked remotely performing data entry services (this was an as needed service)

Early Childhood Lead at Newlife Church (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Worked to train and develop volunteers in working with children
• Provided all materials for weekly church gatherings for the children
• Contacted and recruited new volunteers on a weekly basis
• Maintained all files for volunteers working with children

Behavioral Health Counselor at Step By Step Family Support Center (2008-01 – 2012-12)

• Worked to help pregnant women obtain health care and resources through Washington State
• Maintained all client paperwork and sent in all forms to state agencies for clients
• Managed a case load and worked as liaison for clients with various agencies & medical doctors
• Conducted counseling for current life stressors, peri-natal depression and post-partum depression using Client Centered, and some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Private Counselor at Cornerstone Counseling & Wendi Erickson Counseling Services (2005-01 – 2012-12)

• Offered counseling to individuals, groups & families
• Used Solution Focused Brief Therapy, motivational interviewing, client centered, some Cognitive Behavioral techniques, and other modalities when they served the needs of the client

Overnight Staff at Kitsap Tenant Support Services (2011-01 – 2012-12)

I worked as an overnight staff. I assisted three adults with various mental and physical disabilities with their evening meal, preparing for bed, I was there if they needed anything overnight. I would record their medications they took and prepared breakfast for them.

Celebrate Recovery Director at Crossroads Neighborhood Church (2004-01 – 2005-12)

• Organized & trained small group leaders
• Planned out weekly meetings
• Contacted and arranged for weekly professional speakers
• Ran weekly large group meetings

Vocational Counselor at Wolf Creek Job Corps (2001-01 – 2003-12)

Was part of the Federal STEP/SCEP program (Student Training Experience Program/Student Career Experience Program) & Was Masters Level Internship site for George Fox University

• Conducted intake & exit interviews for caseload of students
• Ran weekly groups on life skill lessons
• Conducted individual counseling with students on caseload

Juvenile Detention Worker at Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center (2001-01 – 2001-12)

Worked in a team of crisis managers. Received training through Oregon Youth Authority

Admissions Counselor at Simpson University (1998-01 – 1999-12)

• Recruitment of perspective students
• One on one contact with student via phone or in person meetings
• Ran tours & spoke at variety of college fairs
• Assisted perspective students in applying for Federal Aid & upcoming classes

School Counseling Intern at Enterprise High School (1998-01 – 1999-12)

Undergraduate Internship site for Simpson University

• Sat in on & contributed in IEP/ planning meetings
• Tutored behaviorally challenging students
• Co-proctored state testing
• Assisted college bound students in college searches
• Assisted student peer counselors in helping fellow students resolve conflicts

MA in Counseling – George Fox University (2001-01 – 2003-12)

BA in Psychology – Simpson University (1995-01 – 1999-12)