MSW Candidate with School Adjustment Counselor Licensure

Utilized individual and group counseling skills with a caseload of students Planned relevant small-group activities to help group members build social skillsFacilitated whole-class tier 1 SEL intervention using TRAILs to Wellness curriculum Facilitated and collaborating on planning/curriculum development for school-wide Rainbow AllianceExplored policy work through research and advocacy for gender-neutral student bathrooms in elementary schoolsMaintained IEP/504 skills through attending support meetings and writing progress reports on student goalsSupported students through crisis intervention and de-escalation Worked collaboratively with classroom teachers, support specialists, and administration

Summer 2021 and Summer 2022Taught summer math curriculum for kindergarteners who did not meet grade-level benchmarks during school yearDeveloped fun, engaging, age-appropriate math activities to help students reach benchmark goals

Supported students, classroom teachers, and specialists in day-to-day learning objectives Supported students on IEPs or behavioral/academic plans Attended relevant district personal development for academic, behavior management, and social-emotional skills

Gained experience with academic writing while also conducting analyses on data from project studying aggression in school-aged children. Gained additional experience with qualitative coding using NVivo 12 software.

Conducted independent research regarding the potential of an in-home online video exercise intervention for preschool-aged children. Compiled findings into College Honors level thesis.

Undergraduate research assistant currently helping to implement a project studying the effects of a specialized physical activity program on childhood ADHD. Analyzed and entered data from project studying the use of physical activity curriculum in local schools and community settings. Participated in service-learning course in preschools in the Burlington, VT area.

Participated in a service-learning course in the field at preschool sites in the Burlington, VT area. Developed the ability to communicate effectively with preschool-aged children from diverse backgrounds and run a classroom with assistance from other team members. Developed and implemented effective strategies to manage challenging behaviors. Effectively managed lab group of 4 college students in the field with also communicating with classroom teachers and program supervisors. Gained experience completing behavioral evaluations for preschoolers (ECAD) and working with confidential data.

Utilizing organizational and teamwork skills while working with other Teaching Assistants to manage an introductory level developmental psychology course. Responsible for course grading, notetaking, office hours, and weekly team meetings.

• Analyzed behavioral evaluations (ASQ, ASQ-SE) and entered data from evaluations • Organized materials and created packet on child development for professional development use • Interpreted and entered a variety of data on Head Start children/families into a database for staff use on projects • Gained experience working with confidential data

Gained organizational and teamwork skills while working with other Teaching Assistants to manage an introductory level neuroscience-based course and was responsible for all course grading and communication in a large lecture-style class.