Andrea Dyer
Harleysville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Affiliated with ASCA and PSCA, as well as, LPC eligible.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Valley Day School
12.2021 - Current
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Collaborated with parents and school faculty to address problems and grow student success.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to support teachers in creating individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Participated and facilitated SAIP meeting, IEP meeting, MD meeting, and interagency meetings.
- Coordinated and managed Keystone and PSSA exams.
School Counselor
LifeWorks School
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Administered PSSA exams
- Participated and collaborated in parent teacher conferences and IEP meeting.
- Conducted individual and group counseling for students from second through tenth grade.
Family Connections Liaison
Catapult Learning
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Facilitated individual counseling, small group counseling and guidance lessons to promote
academic, emotional and social development. - Collaborated with school staff and parents to support the students.
- Conducted parent workshops to support unity in the community.
- Facilitated a school wide attendance initiative.
- Participated and collaborate in parent teacher conferences.
- Provided community resources for parents and the school community.
- Taught SEL lessons to Kindergarten through Second Grade that align with CASEL.
- Proficient in Zoom, Near Pod, and Class Dojo.
Family Based Therapist
Warwick Family Services
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage families and promote therapeutic progress.
- Performed individual and family psychotherapy and conducted sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Electrican's Mate
United States Navy, USN
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Eastern University
Wayne, PA05.2014
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Professional Counseling
Eastern University
Wayne, PA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA12.2008
Skills
- Administration Collaboration
- Academic Advisement
- Individual and Family Support
- Diverse Student Populations
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Mental Health Referrals
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Therapy and Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Social and Emotional Health
- Trauma Informed
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but we can't have them both. Not at the same time."
Brene Brown
Timeline
School Counselor
Valley Day School
12.2021 - Current
School Counselor
LifeWorks School
08.2021 - 11.2021
Family Connections Liaison
Catapult Learning
11.2018 - 08.2021
Family Based Therapist
Warwick Family Services
06.2016 - 11.2018
Electrican's Mate
United States Navy, USN
09.2000 - 09.2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Eastern University
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Professional Counseling
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Temple University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College
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