Open To Work
Alia May
Montgomery County,Maryland
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic school counselor adept at providing comprehensive support to K-12 students. Expertise in career guidance, crisis intervention, and academic advising, with a strong focus on nurturing emotional and social development. Experienced in collaborating with families and educators to implement tailored strategies that foster student success and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS
Bethesda, MD
06.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
Rockville, MD
08.2020 - 06.2021
Long-Term Counseling Substitute
Winston Churchill High School
Potomac, MD
02.2020 - 05.2020
Long-Term Counseling Substitute
Gorman Crossing Elementary and Pointers Run Elementary
Howard County, MD
01.2020 - 02.2020
Counseling Intern
Forest Ridge Elementary
Howard County, MD
08.2019 - 12.2019
Counseling Intern
The Gateway School
Carroll County, MD
01.2019 - 05.2019
Algebra Tutor
Sykesville, MD
10.2018 - 01.2018
Inclusion Counselor
PG County Parks and Recreation Inclusion Services
Beltsville, MD
02.2017 - 06.2017
Animal Behavior/Animal Therapy Intern
The Coventry School for Dogs
Columbia, MD
04.2016 - 12.2016
Military Intern
Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
Rockville, MD
03.2016 - 05.2016
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
School of Public Health at University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland05-2017
Skills
- Strong and effective communication
- Positive interactions with families and clients
- Patient and empathetic with individuals
- Accepting of diverse cultures and environments
- Provides safe spaces for adults and children
- Crisis management
- Behavior intervention
- Academic support
- Career awareness
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict mediation
- Special education support
- Behavioral assessment
- Performance evaluations
- Confidential services
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Student records management
- Youth and adolescent development
- Social and emotional health
- Suicide prevention
- Individual and family support
Certification
- School Counseling Certified, Maryland State Department of Education, current
- Youth Mental Health Aide Certified
- Trained Crisis Text Line Counselor
- Psychiatric Service Dog trainer
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteer Experience
- Ambassador, Hope Works Domestic Violence Center, Howard County
- Foster and Active Member, Canine Humane Network for Animal Rescue
- Volunteer, Terp-Thon (For The Kids)
Timeline
School Counselor
Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS
06.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Long-Term Counseling Substitute
Winston Churchill High School
02.2020 - 05.2020
Long-Term Counseling Substitute
Gorman Crossing Elementary and Pointers Run Elementary
01.2020 - 02.2020
Counseling Intern
Forest Ridge Elementary
08.2019 - 12.2019
Counseling Intern
The Gateway School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Algebra Tutor
10.2018 - 01.2018
Inclusion Counselor
PG County Parks and Recreation Inclusion Services
02.2017 - 06.2017
Animal Behavior/Animal Therapy Intern
The Coventry School for Dogs
04.2016 - 12.2016
Military Intern
Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
03.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Counseling
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
School of Public Health at University of Maryland