1. REBECCA A. SCHLORF
Address: 3807 Douglas Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone (630) 303-3007 Email: rschlorf@sbcglobal.net
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A dedicated educator looking to secure a full time position as a professional high school counselor. Committed to working
hard supporting the educational, social and emotional issues many students face and assist them within a supportive learning
environment. Develop curriculum to support students with anxiety and depression struggling to remain in school. Develop
and foster relationships with students and their parents by working diligently through every process of their school career.
Nurture professional relationships with college admissions representatives and traveling to campuses to acquire first-hand
knowledge of the academic process to assist my students. Develop instructional methods that improve student achievement.
Committed to building meaningful relationships through professional collaboration and serving the school community
through extracurricular and volunteer opportunities.
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CERTIFICATIONS
 National Board Certified Counselor (June 2015)
 LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor – The Counsel of Accreditation and Related Educational Program
(CACREP) (June 2015)
 Illinois Type 73 – Professional Educator License – School Counselor (April 2015)
 Grade 6-12 Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate, ISBE Certificate #2392270
Certificate Endorsements:
 Social Science – Geography (1/2010) Social Science – History (1/2010) Social Science – Political Science
(1/2010)
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
National Louis University: Lisle, Illinois
 Master’s Degree: LPC and Type 73 – School Counseling
National Louis University: Lisle, Illinois
 Master of Education/Teaching Certification
Southern Illinois University: Carbondale, Illinois
 Master of Science – Concentration: Environmental Planning
 Bachelor of Science – Concentration: Geography
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale, Illinois
Counseling Internship August 2014-June 2015
Academic Counseling
 Counseled 9th through 12th grade students on academic planning and four-year educational plans.
 Registered 8th through 11th grade students for appropriate academic coursework.
 Supported students in need of credit recovery and academic focus.
 Facilitated freshman orientation sessions.
Social/Emotional Counseling
 Led and developed coursework to support the International Student Group transitioning from European and Asian
countries.
 Co-led girls anxiety group.
 Provided responsive crisis intervention for students in need.
College/Post-Secondary Counseling
 Conducted Naviance trainings for students and counselors.
 Facilitated career interest inventories and 10th and 11th grade career and college planning classes.
 Participated in Junior Planning Conferences for post-secondary planning with students and families.
 Managed an extensive scholarship database and nomination system.
 Developed relationships with college representatives and understand school admission process and programs.
School Teams
 Met weekly with Student Services Support Team (SST) to support at-risk students
 Participated in annual IEP and 504 parental/student meetings.
 Assisted with 504 transition meetings with 8th grade students and parents at local feeder schools.

2.  Collaborate with co-workers, social workers and school psychologist to support and evaluate struggling students with
educational and emotional difficulties.
 Attended Professional Conferences: Articulation Unplugged (Illinois State University); Anti-bullying Conference
(Saint Xavier University); ISCA Conference (Skokie, Illinois) and presented information at department meetings.
Community District 99 Downers Grove, Illinois
Teacher: Substitute and Homebound Liaison August 2009-Present
Instructional Practices
 Establish a safe, positive and student-centered learning environment for my classroom when I am substituting.
 Engage students in the learning process through the active use of technology, student-led sharing to encourage
participation, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
 Facilitate student academic and social growth by using a variety of teaching strategies including: whole group,
individual, small group and teacher modeling to promote a positive attitude toward learning.
 Differentiate instruction in all curriculum subjects based on student needs and interests.
 Develop a repoire with students during their homebound stay to best ensure success.
Professional Practices
 Collaborate with co-workers, literacy coach and learning specialists in professional learning communities to meet the
needs of all students.
 Attend IEP meetings for homebound students upon parental requests.
 Participated in transition meetings for students coming from hospitalizations and assisting with planning their move
back to school.
 Attend ongoing professional development opportunities and educational trainings to benefit student learning.
Downers Grove North High School Downers Grove, Illinois
Student Teacher: Interdisciplinary Global Connections and Law in American Society March-June 2009
Instructional Practices
 Assumed full responsibilities of the classroom and led daily instruction for Global Connections.
 Developed a unit for Juvenile Law and assisted daily lessons for Law with Mrs. Emond.
 Constructed and taught interdisciplinary units in social studies.
 Contacted parents regarding student progress for both Global Connections and Law.
 Participated in PLC’s to improve student learning.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND AFFILIATIONS
Educational Training
 Naviance Training
 Career Cruising Training
 SmartBoard Training (TIDE - Benedictine University)
 Curriculum Differentiational Training (TIDE – Aurora University)
 CRISS Training (CSD99)
Professional Affiliations
 Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA)
 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
 National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)
 Illinois Council for Social Studies (ICSS)
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References Upon Request