School Counseling Intern Resume Example Cobb Horizon High School

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN

Professional Summary

Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement.

Skills

At Risk Student Support
College Planning
Academic Advisement
Crisis Intervention
Individual Student Counseling
Post-Secondary Career Exploration
Parent Communication
Career Fairs

Group therapy facilitator
Data-driven decision making
Counseling and therapy
Mediation and crisis intervention
Student records management
Career planning
Student progress reporting
Individualized education programs

Work History

School Counseling Intern, 08/2019 to 05/2020
Cobb Horizon High School – Marietta, GA

Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines
Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support
Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools
Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools
Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools
Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education
Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways
Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance
Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level
Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds, including providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs such as food and transportation

Student Advisor, 07/2018 to 05/2019
Georgia State University, Success Academy – Atlanta, GA

Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus
Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests
Developed team communications and information for advisement meetings
Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options

Director of Professional Development, 01/2016 to 06/2018
Enablement Consulting – Atlanta, GA

Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in IEP development.
Integrated with educators to create effective teaching aids and instructional materials, assisting all levels and types of learners.
Researched state-of-the-art teaching techniques to present new methods to instructors to help enhance teaching skills.
Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents via telephone and email.
Implemented in-school behavior modification program to identify barriers to learning and improve academic proficiency, boosting proficiency 33%.
Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to over 30 teachers and administrators to impact student achievement.
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.

Educator, 09/2008 to 01/2016
Atlanta Public Schools – Atlanta, GA

Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with school mission and philosophy
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth

Education

Master of School Counseling: 2020
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Specialist of Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 06/2011
Lincoln Memorial University - Ducktown, TN

Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 2008
Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood Education, 2002
North Georgia College and State University - Dahlonega, GA

Professional Trainings and Presentations

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills

Signs of Suicide

Developing and Conducting Group Therapy

Individual Therapy

Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Naviance

Tele-mental Health

Trauma Informed Counseling

Georgia School Counselor Association – Presenter – Fall 2019

Georgia Department of Education Website – Published – Career Readiness

Cobb County School District – Presenter—Spring 2020

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cobb Horizon High School
Georgia State University, Success Academy
Enablement Consulting
Atlanta Public Schools

School Attended

Georgia State University
Lincoln Memorial University
Central Michigan University
North Georgia College and State University

Job Titles Held:

School Counseling Intern
Student Advisor
Director of Professional Development
Educator

Degrees

Master of School Counseling : 2020
Specialist of Education : Curriculum and Instruction , 06/2011
Master of Education : Curriculum and Instruction , 2008
Bachelor of Education : Early Childhood Education , 2002

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