Amanda MacDonald
Lagrangeville,NY
Summary
To secure a full-time School Counselor position.
Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Specialist
Advocate Homecare
Fishkill, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluate client’s work history, interests, skills, and other factors to research different career opportunities
- Help clients learn different techniques and different skills along with the requirements for different positions
- Assist clients with resume creation and editing along with interview preparation while applying to positions
- Support clients on the job as a job coach with advocacy and needs the client may have
School Counseling Internship Student
Pakanasink Elementary School
Circleville, NY
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Adhere to all guidelines according to the American School Counselor Association as well as SUNY New Paltz’s Handbook Expectations
- Create a supportive counseling relationship along with different counseling techniques
- Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development and continuous learning
School Counseling Practicum and Internship Student
F.D Roosevelt High School
Staatsburg, NY
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Adhere to all guidelines according to the American School Counselor Association as well as SUNY New Paltz’s Handbook Expectations
- Create a supportive counseling relationship along with different counseling techniques
- Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development and continuous learning
Behavior Technician
Crossroads Center for Children
Rotterdam, NY
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Work with students who have been diagnosed with autism with their daily routines.
- Demonstrate Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques and altered students behavior when they go against their behavioral guidelines in one on one clinical and in-home settings.
- Collect data on students' needs, behaviors, and skills.
- Consult with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for each student monthly to discuss changes in Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Gather materials after BIP meetings for newly implemented goals with different types of data analysis sheets.
- Create behavioral charts regarding target or inappropriate behaviors.
- Gain skills in the areas of age-appropriate communication, active listening, time management, decision-making, and activity planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Educational Studies
Siena College
Loudonville, NY05-2023
Masters - Professional School Counseling
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2026
Masters - Professional School Counseling
College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05-2024
Skills
- Job development
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Career exploration
- Client advocacy
- Individualized support
- Career counseling
- Resume writing
- Interview coaching
Certification
New York State Initial School Counselor Certification Earned: January 2026
Timeline
School Counseling Internship Student
Pakanasink Elementary School
01.2026 - 05.2026
School Counseling Practicum and Internship Student
F.D Roosevelt High School
01.2025 - 12.2025
Vocational Specialist
Advocate Homecare
07.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Crossroads Center for Children
03.2023 - 07.2024
Masters - Professional School Counseling
State University of New York at New Paltz
Masters - Professional School Counseling
College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Educational Studies
Siena College