Hi, I’m
Amy Brown
School Counselor
Yardley,PA
Overview
15
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Central Bucks School DistrictWarrington , PA
School Counselor
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Provide case management and individual and group counseling services to a diverse population of students in grades K-6.
- Collaborate with families, mental health, school, and district staff to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
- Provide leadership during crisis and consult appropriate resources and agencies.
- Actively participate in and advocate for students at IEP, 504, and instructional support team meetings.
- Design and implement a school wide positive behavior program that promotes character education.
- Conduct monthly guidance lessons reinforcing positive behavior and career development.
- Complete psycho-educational screening assessments.
- Facilitate the evaluation process and creation of student 504 service agreements.
Holy Family UniversityNewtown, PA
Course Development Designer
12.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted in designing and editing courses to meet the requirements of the PA social, emotional, and behavioral wellness endorsement
- Created the outline for the Social, Emotional & Behavioral Wellness Theory & Application course and Understanding Students with Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Disabilities course
- Assisted in creating detailed syllabi for each course
- Researched and Assigned literature to compliment course work
- Created assignments and projects and coordinated grading scales and rubrics
- Created supplemental materials for weekly objectives
- § Incorporated necessary certification trainings into course timeline
- § Collaborated with academic department heads weekly to ensure goals and objectives were being met
Dominion ABARichmond, VA
Behavior Therapist
08.2012 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Devised psychotherapy, counseling and other problem-solving methods to improve quality of life for clients.
- Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
- Facilitated communication and socialization activities at home and in social environments to help individuals develop healthy behaviors.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
Educational Development Center Richmond, VA
Special Education Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Served as a special education teacher to elementary school students with behavioral, learning, emotional, and intellectual disabilities.
- Conferred with parents, administrators, and testing specialists to develop Individual Educational Plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Developed curriculum and individualized daily lesson plans addressing the abilities and limitations of each child.
- Coordinated and developed teaching programs and behavior modification goals for students, compatible with their comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Education
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ
Master of Science from School Counseling
08.2012 - 05.2016
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Timeline
Course Development Designer
Holy Family University
12.2020 - 08.2021
School Counselor
Central Bucks School District
08.2016 - Current
Seton Hall University
Master of Science from School Counseling
08.2012 - 05.2016
Behavior Therapist
Dominion ABA
08.2012 - 04.2014
Special Education Teacher
Educational Development Center
08.2008 - 06.2012
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.2004 - 05.2008
Certificates
Educational Specialist II
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Effective date: 03/01/2020
Area of Certification: Elementary & Secondary School Counseling PK-12
Training
Threat/Risk Assessment
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
Affirming Schools for Transgender Students Program - Widener University
Pennsylvania K-12 Guidance and Counseling Plan (Chapter 339) Training Series
Summary
Focused Educator with 15 years of success helping students and families navigate life at school and home. Skilled at helping students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds achieve academic and personal goals. Dependable team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.