CELESTE LASHMETT
136 East Jefferson St.
Clashmett@winchester.k12.il.us
CelesteLashmett@gmail.com
(815) 970-2391
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-Present
Professions School Counselor, Winchester High School, Winchester, Illinois
-Counsel one-on-one over 200 students on academic progress, college and career
plans, and personal concerns.
-Counsel students with IEP’s to help them be successful in school
-Run counseling groups as needed
-Active member of the district curriculum team, school RTI team, Student Assistance
Team, and back pack program.
2010-2011
Professions School Counselor, Coal City High School, Coal City, Illinois
-Counsel one-on-one over 325 sophomore and senior students on academic
progress, college and career plans, and personal concerns.
-Active member of the District Leadership RTI Team
-Registered over 300 students and created master school schedule
-Implemented American School Counseling Curriculum
-Coordinated, advertised, and distributed over 30 scholarship opportunities
-Trained and had extensive use with PowerSchool student data system
-Coordinated transition activities and plans for 8th graders
-Trained and coordinated Explore, Plan, ACT, and PSAE Tests
2009-2010
Professional School Counselor, Edison Elementary School, Macomb, Illinois
-Taught counseling lessons to 375 students based on Illinois Social Emotional Learning
Standards and American School Counseling Standards
-Lead 17 counseling groups on topics including study skills, coping with change and
leadership
-Student Assistance Program team member, case manager, and RTI Interventionist
-Counseled students individually on an as needed basis on a variety of issues
-Worked collaboratively with faculty and staff to assist students in achieving
academically, socially, and emotionally
-Worked with Skyward student data system
-Coordinated community service events for students
Jan-May 2009 Counselor in Training at Bushnell- Prairie City Middle and High School & Northern Illinois
University Counseling Lab
-Counseled students on issues they had including social-emotional, academic,
future/career planning
-Co-facilitated counseling groups
-Worked collaboratively with teachers to create and present social-emotional
curriculum lessons taught in the classroom
-Worked collaboratively in a counselor training and supervisory team to enhance my
development as a counselor
Jan 08-09
Advising and Student Services Graduate Assistant at Northern Illinois University
-Conducted Freshman, Transfer Students, and Parent Orientation Presentation
-Advised undergraduate students on academic probation, freshman warning,
and undecided education majors
-Assisted students in obtaining their state certifications
-Assisted the Director of Advising on daily office duties including scheduling,
advising, and updating ongoing changes to policies
EDUCATION
2007-2009
2003-2007
CERTIFICATIONS
Present
Northern Illinois University
- Masters of Science in Education: Counseling, School Counseling Concentration
Western Illinois University
-Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
-Minor: Kinesiology
State of Illinois
-Type 73: School Counseling
-Substitute Teacher
SPECIAL TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS
PSAE Test, PowerSchool, Student Assistance Programs, Integrating Technology into Classroom
Lessons, Crisis Intervention, and Homelessness in schools
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Present
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority Advisor
-Oversee and advise the operations of two chapters and 150 women
-Create and facilitate officer training programs and retreats
-Oversee and facilitate recruitment training and events
-Work cooperatively with sorority women, university personnel, and international
organization headquarter representatives
-Create, train, and oversee judicial and standards board trainings and operations
2005-2006
President, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
-Oversaw the operations of an 85 women chapter
-Conducted weekly meetings in accordance with Roberts Rule
-Budgeted over $50,000 yearly for committees, donations, and bills
-Scheduled fundraising and sporting events for the National Kidney
Foundation
-Attended meetings with administrators of the university
REFERENCES
Dennis Vortman, Principal, Winchester High School
(217) 742-3151
Dave Roberts, Superintendent, Winchester High School
(217) 742-3175
Shane Gordon, Past Principal, Winchester High School
(309) 377-8115
Margee Myles, Director of Advising and Student Services, Northern Illinois University
(815) 753-8355
Dr. Scott Wickman, Associate Professor of Counseling, Northern Illinois University
(815) 753-9324
Kathy Bowers, School Counselor Bushnell-Prairie City Schools
(309) 772-2113