Alyssa Sale
Howell,MI
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience in individual and group counseling. Known for fostering trusting relationships and developing tailored goals that drive individuals' success and engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and supportive learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Moms Club AVP and President
MOMS Club International
Howell, Michigan
03.2022 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement within the organization.
- Analyzed member feedback to improve services and support offered by the club.
- To organize the local group’s activities with the help of the Administrative Vice President and the Executive Board.
- To act as a liaison between the local support group and the MOMS Club corporation, and to be responsible for preparing and presenting any reports on the local group’s activities, as may be required by the corporation.
- Write up the end-of-year paperwork.
School Counselor
Saint Isacc Jogues School
St. Claire Shotes, MI
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for students K-8th grade
- Developed and led groups on social skills and conflict resolution.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administration regarding student issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and interventions for future reference.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
Guidance Counselor Intern
Northville High School
Northville, MI
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted students with academic planning and course selection.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and provide resources.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and developmental goals.
- Counseled at-risk youth on decision making skills and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Participated in community outreach events related to mental health awareness initiatives.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students.
- Created educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, newsletters.
- Monitored attendance patterns of individual students and identified potential issues or concerns.
- Advised students on college admissions processes and requirements.
- Drafted letters of recommendation for college applications or scholarships.
Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Aid
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Warsaw, Indiana
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Substitute teach PreK through 6th-grade students.
- Assist as a teacher's aide when needed in any class.
- Lead and supervise students at mass.
- Supervise the lunchroom, recess, and dismissal of students.
- Work in the extended-day/afterschool care program.
- Experience working in the main office as a secretary.
Intern
Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperation
Crown Point, Indiana
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Working with autistic kindergarten students on daily skills.
- Teaching students behaviors that are appropriate.
- Working on structure and discipline in order to achieve self-autonomy.
- Helping students learn the basic skills needed to function on a daily basis.
- Helping students become independent in daily tasks.
Intern
Shults Lewis Child and Family Services
Kouts, Indiana
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Helping children cope with being removed from their households.
- Using art therapy as a way to express emotions.
- Observing and aiding in counseling sessions.
- Tutoring students during his/her study hall.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Village Retirement Center
Warsaw, Indiana
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Helping patients with daily tasks
- Making sure patients are reaching his/her full potential
- Help feed and clean patients when they are unable to help themselves
Education
Masters of Education - Counselor Education
Indiana University
Fort Wayne, Indiana05.2017
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana05.2014
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Client advocacy
- Communication
- Compassionate
- Active listening
- Individual and family support
- Social and emotional health
- Crisis intervention
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association (ACA), 2014-2019
- Indiana School Counselor Association (ISCA), 2015-2017
Activities
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Pesi Play Therapy Workshop, 2015
- Presenter at the Indiana School Counselor Association Conference, 11/01/15
- Indiana School Counseling Association Graduate Student Workshop, 03/01/16
- University of Michigan Fall Counselor Workshop, 10/01/16
- Indiana School Counselor Association Conference, 11/01/16
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Moms Club AVP and President
MOMS Club International
03.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Saint Isacc Jogues School
07.2017 - 06.2019
Guidance Counselor Intern
Northville High School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Aid
Sacred Heart Elementary School
10.2014 - 01.2016
Intern
Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperation
01.2013 - 05.2013
Intern
Shults Lewis Child and Family Services
08.2012 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Village Retirement Center
06.2010 - 08.2012
Masters of Education - Counselor Education
Indiana University
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Valparaiso University
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