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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Bailey Elementary School

Collaborated proactively and reactively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators on how to best support individual students in their development, mental health, and academic achievement, Facilitated large-group, small-group, and individual counseling sessions working with students, parents, and teachers to maximize quality of life for all involved, Collected and analyzed data from a school-wide to an individual level to assist in decision making processes, Made appropriate referrals to doctors or mental health agencies to increase quality of life for students and families

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Build rapport quickly with supervisors, staff, and potential students, Presented and answered questions regarding South University during the Student Orientation, Counseled students on which major best fits their interests, experience, and goals, Kept in contact regularly (via telephone and email) with prospective students, applicants, and at-risk students, Motivated students to continue achieving their goals

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Maintained accurate and complete patient records as required by law, Provided de-escalation strategies and safe crisis management to difficult individuals, assist in the care of individuals whenever necessary, monitor and document all medical information according to doctors orders, communication with nurses and staff to monitor patients, resolving peer to peer conflicts on the unit and negotiate how to best support each patient, Create a supportive environment where patients positive behavior is praised and negative behavior is corrected

Shaler Area High School, Rogers And Burchfield Primary School

Counseled individuals to help them overcome social, emotional, or behavioral problemsPrepared students for college, trade, or employment by assisting with applications, resumes, and job/college searchesConsulted with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss students progress and ensure that all requests are being metParticipated in Student Assistance Program (SAP) and School-Wide Positive Behavioral Supports (SWPBS) meetings with teachers, administrators, and counselors.Counseled students on course and program selection based upon interests and career planningProvided group counseling to emotional support students on how to handle conflicts without hostility or aggressionConducted follow up sessions to find out if the students needs have been metFacilitated groups (new students, social skills, bullying)Engaged students in learning opportunities allowing them to understand how to deal with difficult situationsAssisted in the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Program and assessed the program based upon data collectedFacilitated classroom lessons on making healthy choices, discrimination, and the role of the school counselor.

Cambridge Springs, Pa

Led research-based character development program that assisted youth by utilizing the 40 developmental assetsFacilitated group sessions on life skills, career development, drugs and alcohol, coping skills, anger management, grief, loss, and separation, anxiety, self-esteem, and other mental health domainsCounseled individuals to assist with emotional, social, behavioral, academic, and career needs

Master Of Education, Education - Counseling/Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity