Katharine Rae is seeking a position where she can help students through academic, social, and family guidance using her counseling skills and experience. She has a master's degree in counseling and bachelor's degree in psychology. Her experience includes providing therapy and managing treatment programs for youth, recruiting students as an admissions counselor, and coordinating an academic program for underserved high school students. She is a certified school counselor in Missouri with experience working with diverse populations and non-profits.

1. Katharine Rae
2549B South Providence Rd. Columbia MO 65203
573-489-3164 (Cell)
Katharinee75@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Eager to improve the college setting by helping students become happier and better individuals through
academic, social, and family guidance and support.
 Dedicated to improving the community environment and connecting people to resources
 Masters Degree in Counseling and Bachelors Degree in Psychology.
 Experienced with computers and internet.
Employment
Professional Development in Counseling
 Therapist/Case Manager, July 2015 to Present, Great Circle, Columbia, MO
Provide individual and group therapy to youth in Great Circles’ Residential and Transitional Living
Group Home treatment programs. Create curriculums for Self-Esteem and Life-Skills Groups for youth
ages 13-20 participating in treatment. Maintain/manage youth files including; case notes, family and
team notifications, progress reports, court dates, and Family Service Team Meetings. Ensure constant
communication/collaboration and information sharing amongst the teams for each youth to ensure the
youth stay on track toward reaching treatment goals. Participate in weekly on-call rotation managing
crisis, evaluating youth, and assisting staff with any clinical emergencies.
 Admissions Counselor, August 2014 to July 2015, Stephens College, Columbia, MO
Recruit students by developing connections with prospective students and high schools; evaluate and
utilize recruiting techniques and materials; interview prospective students; maintain meaningful
connections with students and families year round; recruit students. Welcome prospective students by
evaluating applications; interviewing applicants; conducting campus tours; and assisting with Financial
Aid packaging. Maintain connections with hand written communication, social media, and phone calls.
 Academic Coordinator, January 2012 to March 2014, TRiO – Upward Bound, South Dakota State
University, Brookings, SD
Assisted with the operation of the TRiO Upward Bound (UB) Program serving 50 students in 5 area
high schools who were largely refugees, immigrants, and Native American Students. Supervised
academic tutors during the academic year and team leaders during the residential summer program.
Coordinated after school tutoring. Recruited students for Upward Bound and created retention plan and
activities. Traveled to area High Schools weekly to build mentor relationships with students from various
backgrounds. Maintained comprehensive student records. Assisted with planning and implementation of
the six week on-campus summer component and the week long summer trip. Collaborated with
Director and other key staff members to ensure UB students are well versed on options for higher
education, attended programmed events and felt supported in their academic endeavors.
 Program Director, October 2009 to December 31st 2011, Boys & Girls Club, Flandreau, SD
Supervise daily programs, services, and activities for Club members ages 5-12 that are consistent with the
organization’s youth mission and goals; create curriculums that meet grant and Club criteria while also
engaging youth and maintain documentable results; maintain all data and records for grants and Club
budget; work with parents daily to maintain good relationships and resolve any behavioral or emotional
issues; create behavior plans as needed for members; organize the advisory board management, staff

2. management, community involvement, marketing, local fundraisers & phone-a-thons, and program
management; create meaningful connections with community agencies to benefit youth. Participate as a
member of County Child Protection Services and Tribal Child Protective Services.
Professional Activities
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training
 ASIST Suicide Training
 Active Shooter Awareness Training
Professional Affiliations
 American School Counseling Association Member
 National Board of Certified Counselors
Education, Honors, and Certifications
M.S. Counseling (Specialty area: School Counseling)
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Minor in History
Columbia College, Columbia, MO. 2005
Memberships & Honors
 Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society Member
 National Scholars Honor Society Member
Certifications
 K-12 School Counselor Certification Missouri
 National Certified Counselor (NCC)
 Missouri PLPC
Key Qualifications
Missouri School Counselor Certified
Experience with diverse student populations and non-profits
Experience with grant writing and utilizing grant funds.
Familiar with creating and implementing lesson plans and classroom guidance curriculums.
Computer Skills
 Software: Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus
Notes, Infinite Campus
 Working knowledge of the Internet, Smartboards, Social Media, and large Data systems
References
 Dr, Teresa VanDover, Associate Professor of Education at Columbia College in Columbia, MO (573)
875-7794 e-mail: tmvandover@ccis.edu
 Jennifer Wheatley, Underwriter Missouri Employers Mutual Columbia, MO (573) 864-4117 or (800)
442-0593 e-mail: jwheatle@mem-ins.com
 Sarah Christman, Transitional Living Program Supervisor Great Circle Columbia, MO (573) 489-5838
e-mail: sarah.christman@greatcircle.org