Online Portfolio: www.TonyFoland.Weebly.

Com


Tony Foland
124 24
th
AVE. E. Unit D Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-330-7007 E-Mail: Folandaa@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
To secure a school counselor position and become a member of a team that
supports the academic, personal/social, and career development of all students

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, HONORS AND AWARDS:

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
(2011-2014)
Masters of Arts in Education, School Counseling, Anticipated J une 2014
CACREP Accredited Program

Educational Staff Associate (ESA), Pending July 2014
National Certified Counselor (NCC), Pending July 2014
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, 3.5 GPA or Higher

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
(2005-2009)
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology
Minors, Ethnic Studies & Ethnic Awareness

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society, GPA is Top 35% of Department
Black Graduation Honors
Filipino/Pacific Islander Honors
Campus Ally Award, LGBTQ Award

INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:

Intern School Counselor, Nathan Hale High School, Seattle Public
Schools
Seattle, WA
(8/2013-07/2014)

Provide academic, career and personal/social counseling services in individual and group formats to a
culturally and linguistically diverse student population
Advocate for student needs, removing potential barriers to success through individual and group-counseling,
guidance lessons, advising clubs, and being visible in several aspects of the school.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents to ensure student support
Refer students and families to local agencies and resources
Facilitated, Co-Facilitated, Participated in: 504 meetings, manifestation meetings, student attendance
agreements, re-entry meetings, peer mediations, student/family conferences and, academic team meetings
Provide crisis counseling as needed for students
Aid students in post-secondary planning advising students regarding admissions requirements,
entrance exams, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities
Grants writing: Purposed to Target for culture and arts
Administer a needs assessment to 100 students between 9-12th grade, analyze data, and research interventions
Assist in a study skills class supporting individual students and teaching guidance lessons
Created, facilitated and ran a group for students identifying as Filipino/Pacific Islander; where we explored
post-secondary options, culture/identity, stress and pressures and, making positive choices
Assist with planning of Beyond High School Day and engaging students with post-secondary representatives
Co-lead mentorship programs
Online Portfolio: www.TonyFoland.Weebly.Com
Wrote monthly articles to Raider Reader, which is distributed to 1,100 families

Practicum School Counselor, Ingraham High School, Seattle Public
Schools
Seattle, WA
(1/2013- 5/2013)

Grants writing: Purposed and was awarded $2000 from Target for field trips
Academic support (organizational, study and test -taking skills)
Seattle Schools Scholarships: Nominated, wrote and was awarded a $2000 on behalf of a
Senior that demonstrated persistence, resilience and excellence on their pathway to graduation
Post-secondary planning and application process
Career planning, awareness and relevancy to the real world
Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills
Substance abuse education
Goal setting; Academic plans; Strength Based Strategies
Individual and small-group counseling
Facilitated a group for ninth grade males focusing on improving self -esteem, establishing goals,
friendships, handling stress, and transitioning into high school
Individual/family/school crisis intervention; Consultation/collaboration; Referrals

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

9
th
Grade Case Manager, Ingraham High School, Seattle Public
Schools
Seattle, WA
(8/2012 -07/2014)
Grants writing: Procured over $2500 of school supplies (coats, notebooks, binders, backpacks, pens,
pencils, etc) from Target
Implement various counseling/therapy techniques (Choice, Multi-Cultural, Social-Justice and Narrative)
Monitor student-geared programs and communicate individual student progress
Test, assess and evaluate a student's level mastery of material regarding course curriculum
Foster curriculum comprehension and relate how education relates to a student's discipline, passion and real-world
Individual and small-group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Community and staff consultation/collaboration
Community and staff referrals
Peer relationships, effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution
and study skills

Behavioral Specialist, Nelsen Middle School, Seattle Community Care

Seattle/Renton, WA
(1/2012 6/2012)

Taught under Re-Education Learning model at Nelsen Middle School
Operated within the Life-Space-Crisis-Intervention framework model
Implemented 504 Accommodation Models and Individual Education Programs
Designed behavioral plans and goals in conjunction with treatment plans
Coordinated with community and legal resources
Documented the progress of students through case notes
Integrated the student/child into the community through exposure, activities, and/or therapeutic programs
that engaged the client/student in supportive natural relationships.

Match Coordinator Specialist, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Puget
Sound

Seattle, WA
(7/2010- 8/2011)
Online Portfolio: www.TonyFoland.Weebly.Com

Introducing matches; Managing volunteers
Maintaining school-based/community based mentoring programs
Provide in-depth, customized support and resources for youth, mentors and parents
Integrate education and enrichment into the mentoring model to achieve positive outcomes for youth

Program Coordinator, Rebuilding Together,
AmeriCorps Vista
Sacramento, CA & New Orleans, LA
(8/2009 8/2010)

Volunteer Coordinator supervisor (liaison for over 1500+ volunteers on over 25 home rebuilds)
Youth-Build Program Coordinator (develop a work scope, helped manage at-risk teens, met with
homeowners, conducted evaluations and interviews)
Developed Service Learning Projects
Coordinated home previews, single sponsor event days and managed prep/follow-up work days
Developed innovative volunteer recruitment strategies and implement plans to increase production

Student Programmer, Diversity Education Center, Central Washington
University
Ellensburg, WA
(2/2008 7/ 2009)

Grant writing, Kind and In-Kind Proposals
Supervised volunteers during campus events
Gave tours & presentations to potential students and parents from under-represented groups
Developed/Created/Facilitated projects, seminars, workshops & keynote speakers on topics dealing with
social injustice and inequity
Prepared mission statements, brochures & objectives for clubs/groups/organizations on campus

Counselor and Sports Camp Director, Boys & Girls Club

Redmond/Sammamish
(9/2005-9/2007)

Supervised 2-4 counselors & campers everyday
Managed 30-50 kids ranging from 5-14 years old that were sent from the Redmond YWCA
Prepared daily activities, drills & games
Provided weeklong goals & objectives
Communicated on a daily basis with parents/guardians
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ORGANIZATIONS:


Fal l Counsel or Workshop Conference:
At t endee Fall 2013

WSCA Conference:
Attendee Spring/Winter 2014

HSPE, EOC, AP, SAT and ACT Trained:
Trainee Winter 2014

Membershi p: ASCA Member & WSCA Member

Chi l d Abuse Reporti ng &Trai ni ng,
Dr. Mani vong Ratts, Seattl e Uni versi ty:
Trainee Spring 2014

SafeTALK: Sui ci de Al ertness for Everyone Certi ficati on,
Li vi ng Works:
Trainee Fall Winter 2013

PowerSchool Master Schedule Training:
Trainee Fall 2013
ATHLETICS:

Seattle University:
2012,2013,2014: Seattle University Lacrosse Member
2012: Seattle University Rugby Member
Central Washington University:
2007,2008,2009: Central Washington University Lacrosse
Member



Online Portfolio: www.TonyFoland.Weebly.Com
















REFERENCES

Tina Camero
Nathan Hale High School
School Counselor
Internship Site-Supervisor
Phone: 206.465.8280
Email:ticamero@seattleschools.org

Martin Floe
Principal
Ingraham High School
Phone: 206.252.3880
Email: mfloe@seattleschools.org

Jason Sciarrone
Assistant Principal
Jane Addams K-8
Phone: 206.853.5584
Email:
jmsciarrone@seattleschools.org

Marion Howard
Nathan Hale High School
School Counselor
Internship Site-Supervisor
Phone: 206.252.3680
Email:mahoward@seattleschools.org

John Houston
Academic Intervention Specialist
Ingraham High School
Phone: 206.718.7690
Email: jmhouston@seattleschools.org

Rebeccah Emanuel
Dean of Students
Nathan Hale High School
Phone: 206.794.8875
Email:
rmemanuel@seattleschools.org

Craig Richardson
Assistant Principal
Nathan Hale High School
Phone: 206.252.3680
Email:cdricharson1@seattleschools.org

Jackie Graupner
School Counselor
Practicum Site-Supervisor
Ingraham High School
Phone: 206.228.8002
Email:
jmgraupner@seattleschools.org

Angie Allemand
School Counselor
Ingraham High School
Phone: 206.604.6408
Email: aawood@seattleschools.org