Experience

Faith Academics
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• School Counselor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

Anna Ivey College Consulting
• College Coach

  • Jan 2019 - Present


Stride, Inc.

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• High School Counselor

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2022

  -Responsible for Providing social emotional and career related guidance to about 375 high school students across the state of Missouri - Coordinated with public resident districts regarding appropriate scheduling for all students - Met individually with students and parents regarding four year planning and post secondary information - Conducted short term counseling as needed to students regarding various concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief and loss, career exploration, and relationships -Acted as the lead for the crisis response team including creating and implementing crisis, bullying, and mandated reporting training for all MOVA staff - Attended IEP, 504, and other meetings as requested -Led college visit programming for MOVA and hosted 30+ college visits virtually each year for students Show less



Preferred Family Healthcare

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adolescent Therapist

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  -Provided individual and family therapy to adolescent clients who are dealing with substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, and trauma concerns -Assisted with intake and diagnostic assessments -Participated in holistic treatment planning for residential clients -Engaged in crisis management as needed -Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client sessions -Provided individual and family therapy to adolescent clients who are dealing with substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, and trauma concerns -Assisted with intake and diagnostic assessments -Participated in holistic treatment planning for residential clients -Engaged in crisis management as needed -Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client sessions



Chaminade College Preparatory School

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Counselor

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  -Responsible for serving as an advocate and point of contact for half of the student body, ensuring that every student has access to a comprehensive college counseling program and experience -Guided and reviewed admission materials for 70 domestic and international students during their senior year to guarantee accurate and effective college applications and supporting materials are sent on their behalf -Met individually with students and parents for college planning meetings on topics including, but not limited to, identifying prospective schools, completing college applications, ACT and SAT preparation, college essay writing, scholarships, and financial aid -Implemented and coordinated various programming for parents and students of all grade levels around important college admission information and procedures -Effectively built relationships with over 100 college admission representatives who visit Chaminade College Preparatory School each year -Pursued professional development opportunities, including attending the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conference and visiting college campuses throughout the school year Show less



Guilford County Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  -Completed a 600+ hour internship in accordance with CACREP standards for school counselor certification -Effectively conducted individual counseling with high school students utilizing Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing skills -Collaborated with teachers and administrators in order to best support students academically, personally, and socially -Implemented a first generation college student group in order to meet the needs of students who did not have a family history of attending college -Assisted with crisis response, parent-teacher conferences, 504 meetings, and class registration -Collected and analyzed data on effectiveness of programs and interventions used Show less



The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

• Graduate Assistant at Career Services Center

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  -Responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Student Alumni Mentorship Initiative, a mentorship program pairing undergraduate students with graduate student or alumni mentors -Effectively served as the office liaison for the UNCG Guarantee Scholars program, a scholarship program for low-income students, by delivering presentations on various career topics, providing additional resources as needed, and planning an end of the year celebration -Met one-on-one with students for individual career counseling -Contributed in and attended weekly staff meetings, help with office drop-in hours, and participate in various professional development opportunities Show less

• Graduate Assistant and Intern at Career Services Center

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Intern Responsibilities include:- Met with students for individual career counseling appointments daily. Sessions are documented via audio recordings and/or case notes.-Experienced with mock interviews, resume review, cover letter writing, job search skills, finding internships, searching for graduate school, and exploratory activities for students who are undecided in their field of study- Attended biweekly staff meetings, Career Development team meetings, as well as weekly GA meetings and on-site supervision-Assisted current UNCG students during office drop-in hours for 2 hours/week-Attended and assisted with all office events including various programming, Career Fairs, and awareness eventsSenior Experience/GA responsibilities included:-Created, planned, and implemented programming for college seniors at UNCG-Authored an assessment with my supervisor for UNCG seniors to assess their career and job search readiness- Attended SOAR orientation sessions to inform incoming students and parents about the services provided through the Career Services Center-Facilitated presentations to various classes and groups across campus, topics include but are not limited to professional dress, general overview of the Career Services Center, and how to write a resume Show less

• Advanced Practicum Counselor at the Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  - Competently counseled a diverse population of UNCG undergraduate students regarding school and personal life including, but not limited to topics such as academic concerns, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.-Participated in weekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision to evaluate clients' needs, goals, and possible intervention opportunities-Documented sessions with case notes -Maintained ethical and professional standards, as outlined by the American Counseling Association Show less

• Practicum Student at The Office of Housing and Residence Life

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  -Shadowed Associate Director of Residence Life-Worked closely with student groups within Housing and Residence Life (HRL), particularly Residence Hall Association (RHA)



Truman State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Admission Counselor

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

  -Managed the recruitment territory of Central and Southern MO (2010-2011) and St. Louis (2011-2013), which accounted for 11% and 44% of the incoming classes, respectivey -Recruited students through high school visits and attending college fairs -Acted as the primary contact for students, parents, and high school administrators -Met with families when they visited campus -Successfully planned territory specific Accepted Student Events, Counselor Luncheons, and Bus Tours -Managed the recruitment territory of Central and Southern MO (2010-2011) and St. Louis (2011-2013), which accounted for 11% and 44% of the incoming classes, respectivey -Recruited students through high school visits and attending college fairs -Acted as the primary contact for students, parents, and high school administrators -Met with families when they visited campus -Successfully planned territory specific Accepted Student Events, Counselor Luncheons, and Bus Tours



Gettysburg College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of Admission Senior Intern

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  -Reviewed applications, observed admissions interviews, assisted with registration at all major Admissions events-Organized the club/organization exposition for “Get Acquainted Day”, an open house for more than 650 prospective students and their families which included being responsible for coordinating participation of over 110 clubs, organizations, and academic offices from the Gettysburg campus

• Office of Admission Tour Guide

  • Sep 2007 - May 2010

  -Gave tours of Gettysburg College weekly-Held conversations, answered questions, and gave college search advice to prospective students and parents-Served as the student liaison between students, parents, and the college-Presented at information sessions with admissions counselors