Malia Butler 

Olympia, WA 98501 ​●​ (360) 584-2863 ​●​ m

​ aliak.butler@gmail.com 

 
Objective 
 

To  obtain  a  counseling  position  in  a  school  that  allows  me  to  use  my  interpersonal and professional skills with students 
to support them in maintaining healthy and happy experiences within the educational setting. 

Education 

City University of Seattle, 2017-2019 

​Master of Education in Professional School Counseling 
 

Western Washington University, 2009-2014 

​Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders 
 
 

Professional Skills 

▸ Student Advocacy  ▸ Mediation Skills ▸ ASCA National Model 

▸ Behavioral Intervention
▸ Crisis Intervention
▸ Creative Problem Solving




▸ Scheduling (Skyward) ▸ Collaboration with Stakeholders 
▸ IEP/504 Planning ▸ Program Development   
▸ Strong Communication  ▸ Technology 

Current Experience 

School Counseling Intern​, 2018-2019, Marshall Middle School, Olympia School District 
▸ Individual and small group counseling 
▸ Established strong relationships with parents and families 
▸ Crisis response to various issues within the middle school setting 
▸ Assisted with transition activities for high school and 5th grade registration  
▸ Developed a mentorship program for general education students to assist their peers with special needs  
▸ Collaborate with outside mental health agencies 
▸ Works closely with administrators 
▸ Scheduling 
▸ Participation in orientation activities at the start of the 2018-2019 school year 
▸ Lead intervention for students in need of additional academic support 
▸ PBIS, Tier 2 Intervention team member (PLC) 
▸ Attended MDT, IEP, and 504 meetings 
▸ Presentation of organizational skills to students in the classroom setting 
▸ 5th grade AVID interviews, May 2019 


Special Education ParaProfessional​, 2014-Present, Marshall Middle School  
Educational assistant supporting children with special needs in a developmental learning center and general education classes. Job 
includes providing academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students to help them succeed in educational and social 
environments. 

Related Experience 

Developmental Disabilities Administration​, Caregiver, 2015-2017 

Individual Provider (caregiver) for a child with special needs. Job includes assisting a 14 year old child with autism with daily activities, 
as well as support in learning the appropriate social and communication skills in and out of the home.  
 

Middle School Sports Coach, Soccer & Basketball​, 2017-2019, Marshall Middle School 

Certification/Training 

PBIS Training, 2018 

Right Response Certification, 2018 
SOS Signs of Suicide, 2018 
Issues of Abuse, 2018 


Personal Qualities 

▸ Good listener ▸ Responsible ▸ Quick Learner ▸ Adaptable 

▸ Compassionate ▸ Helpful ▸ Trustworthy ▸ Respectful 
▸ Sensitive ▸ Empathetic ▸ Honest ▸ Detail oriented 
▸ Hard Worker ▸ Leadership ▸ Persistent ▸ Sense of humor 
Professional References 

Condee Wood ​Julia Calhoon 

Principal Special Education Teacher 
Marshall Middle School Transition Academy 
3939 20th Ave NW 3015 Moore St SE 
Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98501 
(360) 596-7605 (360) 349-0962 
cowood@osd.wednet.edu ​calhoonjs@osd.wednet.edu 
 
Michele Weber ​Ken Turcotte  
Assistant Principal Executive Director of Special Education 
Marshall Middle School Olympia School District 
3939 20th Ave NW 1113 Legion Way SE 
Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98501 
(360) 596-7600 (360) 480-6092 
mweberhindrup@osd.wednet.edu ​klturcotte@osd.wednet.edu 
 
Todd Fulton ​Matt Graffagnino  
School Counselor Parent 
Marshall Middle School (360) 292-8684 
3939 20th Ave NW ​graffagnino2001@yahoo.com 
Olympia, WA 98502 
(360) 596-7600 
tafulton@osd.wednet.edu