ALIA MAY
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Montgomery County,MD
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with experience supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development across elementary and secondary settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavior management, student advocacy, family collaboration, and trauma-informed care. Strong leader with prior management experience overseeing teams, resolving conflicts, mentoring employees, and building long-term client relationships. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments that foster resilience, well-being, and student success.
Work History
School Counselor
5 Years 2 Months- Lead comprehensive, student-centered counseling program supporting academic, college/career, and social-emotional development
- Provide crisis intervention and coordinate response efforts to support student safety and wellness
- Strengthen communication with families, students, and multidisciplinary teams to drive student success
- Guide college applications, including personalized advising and recommendation writing
- Oversee course scheduling, graduation planning, and academic monitoring
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with FERPA
School Counselor
9 Months- Delivered SEL-focused counseling programs promoting student wellness and early academic success
- Collaborated with educators and families to address student needs and implement interventions
Long-Term School Counseling Substitute
3 Months- Maintained continuity of counseling services and supported student needs during staff absence
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Family Science, School of Public Health
Skills
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Communication & Family Engagement
Student Wellness & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
College & Career Counseling
Equity & Student Advocacy
FERPA-Compliant Record Management
Scheduling & Graduation Planning
Additional Experience
- School Counseling Intern – Forest Ridge Elementary School
- School Counseling Intern – The Gateway School
- Spa Manager – Massage Envy Spa
- Algebra Tutor
- Inclusion Counselor – Prince George’s County Parks & Recreation
- Animal Behavior Intern – The Coventry School for Dogs
- Military Mental Health Intern – Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
- References available upon request
Timeline
School Counselor
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
School Counselor
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
07.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Long-Term School Counseling Substitute
Winston Churchill High School
01.2020 - 04.2020Read More
McDaniel
Master of Science from Counseling
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University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science from Family Science, School of Public Health
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