RESUME
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Education
Counseling Experience
Related Work Experience
Courses
Education
Counseling Experience
Related Work Experience
Courses
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Masters of Education in School Counseling May 2015
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication Focus: Communication Studies May 2011
Dual Minors: Latino/a Studies Minor and African-American Studies Minor
Departmental Honors for Undergraduate Thesis: Persistence, Ethnicity, and Perceptions of Faculty.
Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Orlando Florida November 2012
Study Abroad: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, PUCCM
Masters of Education in School Counseling May 2015
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication Focus: Communication Studies May 2011
Dual Minors: Latino/a Studies Minor and African-American Studies Minor
Departmental Honors for Undergraduate Thesis: Persistence, Ethnicity, and Perceptions of Faculty.
Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Orlando Florida November 2012
Study Abroad: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, PUCCM
Education Experience
Penn Manor School District
School Counselor
A Lancaster County Middle School 6th-8th
Internship (200 Hours)
A Lancaster County K4-7th School
Internship (400 Hours)
A Lancaster County High School
Practicum (100 hours)
Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA
Academic Advisor & Career Services
A Middle School in Shenandoah County, VA
Small Group Leader
YMCA, Lancaster, PA
Residential Counselor and Swim Instructor
YMCA, Camp Shand
Career Services, Millersville University, PA
Career Educator
School Counselor
A Lancaster County Middle School 6th-8th
Internship (200 Hours)
- Conducted individual counseling with 6th and 8th grade students regularly
- Assisted with 8th grade course selection for high school and aid in transition programs
- Counseled middle school students toward safe and productive lifestyle choices
- Attended parent meetings and staff training
A Lancaster County K4-7th School
Internship (400 Hours)
- Provided individual counseling and developed classroom guidance lessons
- Facilitated small group counseling on ‘mindsets for success’ with 5th grade students to improve grades and effort on core curriculum
- Administered and interpreted career interest testing for students
- Participated as a member of a multi-disciplinary student support team
- Developed orientation information for new students and their parents
- Assisted site supervisor in developing school counseling action plans and yearly school counseling curriculum schedule
- Consulted on behavioral interventions with teacher and parents for struggling students
A Lancaster County High School
Practicum (100 hours)
- Co-taught Aevidum lessons in health classes on mental health
- Conducted individual counseling with 10th grade students and students in crisis
- Co-facilitated transition group for foreign exchange students
- Trained 60 students as new-student ambassadors (known as Knights)
Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA
Academic Advisor & Career Services
- Individual advising with adult students on classes and transfer procedures
- Led psycho-educational groups on career and success topics
- Taught in college classes on topics such as diversity, inclusion and career/major decisions
- Consulted with professors, other advisors, and administration
- Collaborated with community members to connect students to jobs and internships
A Middle School in Shenandoah County, VA
Small Group Leader
- Facilitated counseling study skills group with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students over 10 sessions
YMCA, Lancaster, PA
Residential Counselor and Swim Instructor
YMCA, Camp Shand
- Residential Counselor for students 7-13 years-old
- Engaged all children, some with BHRS services, in camp wide activities with other children
- Trained new swim instructors and led private and group lessons for infants to 12 year-olds
Career Services, Millersville University, PA
Career Educator
- Critiqued resumes of students and provided information to assist students needs
- Facilitated workshops on priorities in a job search and future careers
- Provided assistance to employers during on campus interviews, job fairs, and provided customer service for the online job database, College Central Network
- Publicized events and services campus wide
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Millersville University, Civic and Community Engagement August 2013-Present
Center for Public Scholarship and Social Change Graduate Assistant
Getaway Weekend Leader, Residential Programs, Millersville University, PA
Senior Leader
United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries,
Summer Intern, Foster Family Agency David & Margaret Youth and Family Services, La Verne, CA
AmeriCorps, City Year Louisiana, Baton Rouge LA 2006– 2007
Visitors Program Coordinator
Center for Public Scholarship and Social Change Graduate Assistant
- Networked with local organizations to further the cause of the Children of Incarcerated Parents Network of Lancaster County and Scaling Walls A Note at a time (SWAN)
- Conducted and coordinate research projects for various non-profits in Lancaster County
- Supervised 5 undergraduate research assistants
- Assisted in implementation of events
- Maintained social media presence and the CCERP official Millersville website
Getaway Weekend Leader, Residential Programs, Millersville University, PA
Senior Leader
- Improved recruitment number by 15% in both 2009 and 2010
- Oversaw all weekend activities and schedules
- Coordinated and facilitated leader meeting with effective agendas and meeting notes
- Mentored freshman during and after the retreat weekend
- Supervised team of 18 student leaders
United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries,
Summer Intern, Foster Family Agency David & Margaret Youth and Family Services, La Verne, CA
- Organized training materials for foster parents to meet the required 18 hours of yearly training as mandated by the State of California’s Title 22
- Assisted Program Manager in the Quality Assurance evaluations of foster homes to ensure the homes met California State standards for foster homes (CA Title 22)
- Created foster parent trainings on multi-cultural issues and racially blended familie
AmeriCorps, City Year Louisiana, Baton Rouge LA 2006– 2007
Visitors Program Coordinator
- Co-led a nine week after-school program for urban middle school students, focusing on academics, creative arts, and sports
- Conducted Corps trainings in professional management and leadership development
- Scheduled and hosted interactions with key elected officials, current and potential corporate sponsors and service partners with City Year Louisiana Executive team
Courses
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
SCCN 612: Study of the Individual
SCCN 621: Counseling Theory and Practice I
SCCN 622: Group Counseling Procedures
SCCN 630 Multicultural Counseling
SCCN 631 Appraisal Techniques for School Counseling
SCCN 645 Career Development
SCCN 651 Theory and Practice II
SCCN 657 Brief Counseling
PSYC 612 Research Design and Statistical Analysis
PSYC 540 Classroom Intervention (transferred)
PSYC 530 Child Development and Family Systems
SCCN 671 Guidance Program Development
SCCN 665 Practicum
PSYC 646 Consultation
SCCN 675 &676 Internship
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
PSYC 660: Counseling Theories (3)
PSYC 640: School Counseling (3)
PSYC 646. The American College Student (3)
RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education (3)
EDUC 433: Gender and Race Issues in Children's Literature (3)
EDUC 403: Cultural Diversity and Pluralism in the Classroom (3)
COMM 251: Public Relations 1 (3)
SCCN 612: Study of the Individual
SCCN 621: Counseling Theory and Practice I
SCCN 622: Group Counseling Procedures
SCCN 630 Multicultural Counseling
SCCN 631 Appraisal Techniques for School Counseling
SCCN 645 Career Development
SCCN 651 Theory and Practice II
SCCN 657 Brief Counseling
PSYC 612 Research Design and Statistical Analysis
PSYC 540 Classroom Intervention (transferred)
PSYC 530 Child Development and Family Systems
SCCN 671 Guidance Program Development
SCCN 665 Practicum
PSYC 646 Consultation
SCCN 675 &676 Internship
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
PSYC 660: Counseling Theories (3)
PSYC 640: School Counseling (3)
PSYC 646. The American College Student (3)
RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education (3)
EDUC 433: Gender and Race Issues in Children's Literature (3)
EDUC 403: Cultural Diversity and Pluralism in the Classroom (3)
COMM 251: Public Relations 1 (3)