Patrick Wildman MS, NCC, LPC, NCSC

Experience

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  State of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  ISAC Community Outreach Worker

  - Assisted nearly 400 students in one-on-one mentoring to find the best fit for their future after high school.- Obtained expert training in helping students and parents fill out the FAFSA, analyze their award letters, and find additional financial aid resources to fund their post-secondary education.- Presented to all high school levels about post-secondary options and best steps to take while in high school.- Led Financial Aid and FAFSA workshops at 20 area high schools.- Teamed with local community college to expand services and improve access to resources.- Worked with local organizations to help students and parents outside of the school setting. Show less

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  Monticello High School

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Responsible for planning lessons and activities to engage student learning and growth throughout the Social Sciences curriculum, including teaching US History, Government, Sociology, and Psychology for grades 9-12.I also acted as Scholastic Bowl coach for two years, and Co-Sponsor of our school's peer mentoring group LifeSavers

  • School Counseling Intern

    Apr 2016 - May 2017

  • Social Sciences Instructor

    Jun 2014 - May 2016
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  Beardstown Jr/Sr High School

  Jun 2017 - May 2019

  School Counselor

  Responsible for the social/emotional, academic, and college and career goals for a 5-12 school with over 800 students.

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  Sacred Heart Griffin High School

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  School Counselor

  Provided individual counseling and college/career counseling in a private Catholic school setting for around 400 students.

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  Beardstown Jr/Sr High School

  Aug 2020 - now

  School Counselor

  Responsible for the social/emotional, academic, and college and career goals for a 5-12 school with over 800 students.