Andrea Shertzer
Lititz,PA
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Warwick School District, excelling in advocacy and family engagement. Spearheaded bully prevention and school-wide positive behavior support, showcasing adaptability and strong collaboration skills. Expert in social emotional and behavior management, significantly improving student support systems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK-12th Grade Lead Counselor
Warwick School District
Lititz, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Lead the school counseling department.
- Facilitate department meetings and department professional development sessions.
- Advocate for the role and needs of school counselors at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
- Coordinate the curriculum review and writing process within the department to meet state and national standards.
Elementary School Counselor
Warwick School District
Lititz, PA
08.2004 - Current
- Advocate for students.
- Communicate proactively and regularly with all stakeholders to build trust and transparency between the school and families.
- Teach classroom school counseling lessons for kindergarten through sixth grade.
- Facilitate small group and individual counseling sessions to meet students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Work within a multi-tiered system of support for both academics and behavior.
- Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and parents to address a variety of student needs.
- Coordinate services and engage parents and agency personnel to systematically program for student success.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop effective strategies to address academic, social and emotional, and behavioral issues in the classroom setting.
- Function as the chairperson for the school climate committee.
- Serve as a member of the Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Team.
- Create, implement, and collect data with behavior plans.
- Provide crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Participate in the school mental health team, conducting threat, suicide risk, and self-harm assessments.
- Assist in developing safety plans for high-risk students who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Supervise school counseling interns.
- Serve as a mentor for new staff.
- Design and provide professional development at the building and district levels.
Elementary School Counselor
Penn Manor School District
Millersville, PA
08.2001 - 07.2004
Emotional Support Teacher
York City School District
York, PA
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Provided instruction to students in a self-contained elementary emotional support classroom.
- Managed individual education and behavior plans for identified students.
- Received an emergency special education certificate.
Lead Day Hospital Case Counselorr
York City School District/Philhaven Day Hospital
York, PA
08.1997 - 12.2000
- Developed treatment plans
- Provided therapeutic milieu individually and in group setting
- Managed behavior
- Coordinated care and service providers
- Supported student transition to school
Education
K-12 Principal Certificate - School of Education
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Master of Education - School Counseling
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA05-1995
Skills
- Advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Oral and written communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Crisis management and mediation
- Creative Thinking
- Strategic Planning
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Training.
Olweus Bully Prevention Training.
Student Assistance Program.
Youth Mental Health First Aid.
PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PreK-12th Grade Lead Counselor
Warwick School District
09.2022 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Warwick School District
08.2004 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Penn Manor School District
08.2001 - 07.2004
Emotional Support Teacher
York City School District
01.2000 - 06.2001
Lead Day Hospital Case Counselorr
York City School District/Philhaven Day Hospital
08.1997 - 12.2000
Crisis Prevention Institute Training.
Olweus Bully Prevention Training.
Student Assistance Program.
Youth Mental Health First Aid.
PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
K-12 Principal Certificate - School of Education
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Education - School Counseling
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westminster College
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