Middle School Counselor

• Aug 2016 - Present

School Counselor

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

Develop, implement, and monitor a Comprehensive School Counseling Program by collecting data to support the programs validity and sustainability and purchase guidance materials through grant funds. Provide one-on-one and small group counseling for students at K-8 grade levels regarding social skills, familial issues, drug and alcohol prevention, respectful behavior/making positive choices, study skills, academic achievement, organization, peer mediation, flexible thinking, incarcerated parents, etc. Design and facilitate classroom guidance lessons for students at K-8 grade levels on a myriad of topics. Perform Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Behavior Plans. Collaborate and consult with administrators, teachers, teachers’ aides, parents, and stakeholders. Advocate for parents, teachers, and students during Evaluation Team Report/Individualized Education Program meetings and throughout the school year. Assist 8th grade students with admittance into the College Credit Plus program and the transition to high school. Implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and develop school-wide programs to promote a positive community climate. Build relationships with community counseling providers. Show less

School Counseling Intern

• Feb 2012 - May 2012

Facilitated four week friendship group for first grade males. Provided one-on-one counseling for a variety of students regarding social skills, flexible thinking, listening to body, respectful behavior, and following instructions. Provided study skills guidance lessons for third grade students. Assisted with Kindergarten screening for incoming students. Collaborated and consulted with teachers. Attended training on bullying, death and bereavement, and crisis management. Facilitated four week friendship group for first grade males. Provided one-on-one counseling for a variety of students regarding social skills, flexible thinking, listening to body, respectful behavior, and following instructions. Provided study skills guidance lessons for third grade students. Assisted with Kindergarten screening for incoming students. Collaborated and consulted with teachers. Attended training on bullying, death and bereavement, and crisis management.

School Counseling Intern

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

Facilitated five week friendship group for fifth grade females. Attended individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Co-taught classroom guidance lessons on bullying to fifth grade students. Observed and participated in individual counseling sessions for flexible thinking/social skills. Participated in PeaceMakers; a program teaching conflict resolution. Facilitated five week friendship group for fifth grade females. Attended individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Co-taught classroom guidance lessons on bullying to fifth grade students. Observed and participated in individual counseling sessions for flexible thinking/social skills. Participated in PeaceMakers; a program teaching conflict resolution.

School Counseling Intern

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Provided support and counseling to grades 9-12 students, including college/career counseling. Participated in one-on-one counseling sessions with students. Attended and participated in Student Support Department meetings. Presented information on financial aid to seniors and New Hampshire Scholars program to freshman. Proctored general educational development (GED) test, assisted in proctoring the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) for 11th grade students. Attended individualized education plan (IEP) meetings for all students on internship supervisor’s caseload. Learned and used Web2School software. Revamped how students qualified for the New Hampshire Scholars (scholarship program) within the school. Show less

Individual Support Options (ISO) Case Manager

• Aug 2008 - May 2009

Provided support to court-appointed clients in their homes; the services included counseling, educational support, behavioral modification training, lifestyle changes, and independent living skills. Wrote monthly updates on clientele within case load that was distributed to all parties involved with the case including the court system. Participated in monthly meetings regarding the client’s progress at home, in the community, and school. Attended and supported clients and their families during educational meetings within their school district. Show less

Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

Provided an educational and exploratory environment for children. Assembled and led small lessons for the children. Cared for and attend to the safety of the children. Communicated with parents regarding their child’s progress developmentally, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally on a daily basis. Conducted parent-teacher conferences. Provided an educational and exploratory environment for children. Assembled and led small lessons for the children. Cared for and attend to the safety of the children. Communicated with parents regarding their child’s progress developmentally, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally on a daily basis. Conducted parent-teacher conferences.

Case Manager/Adolescent Primary Counselor

• Nov 2004 - May 2006

Worked one-on-one with clients within case load and work with the therapeutic community as a whole. Wrote progress reports on clientele that are submitted to the court system. Maintained contact with parents and Juvenile Probation/Parole Officers. Facilitated interactive therapeutic groups; such as a girl’s group, family day processing group, and an art expression group. Worked one-on-one with clients within case load and work with the therapeutic community as a whole. Wrote progress reports on clientele that are submitted to the court system. Maintained contact with parents and Juvenile Probation/Parole Officers. Facilitated interactive therapeutic groups; such as a girl’s group, family day processing group, and an art expression group.