Austin Aucoin
Lockport,LA
Summary
Multi-faceted professional with ample training and development as evidence. My passion has always been to help others, especially when fostering the young minds in our community to ensure their success. I have been able to be apart of tremendous programs such as Bridge to Independence at Nicholls State University helping young adults affected by intellectual disabilities receive a true college experience. I also interned at Raceland Lower Elementary while obtaining my Master's degree focusing on School Counseling which allowed me to foster and further develop my skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Raceland Lower Elementary
Raceland , LA
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored students' academic performance and progress, identifying those at risk of failing or dropping out.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Cultivated relationships between families, schools, and communities to promote a positive school climate.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Organized and conducted workshops for parents on topics related to adolescent development, parenting strategies, and educational planning.
- Participated in professional learning communities to improve school counseling practices.
- Supported the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs as needed.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
- Attended meetings related to school safety initiatives such as bullying prevention programs.
- Assisted in the development of intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Graduate Assistant
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux , LA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Proctored tests within the Academic Testing Center and administered tests for University and state requirements
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Copied and distributed classroom materials.
- Created and maintained databases for tracking student records, grades, attendance.
Behavior Technician
Touchstone Behavioral Health
Thibodaux , LA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Psychology Intern
Bridge to Independence at Nicholls State
Thibodaux , LA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Served on student committees providing feedback on institutional policies or departmental matters.
- Counseled clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Assisted and taught students affected by intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborated with other interns and colleagues on ways to facilitate and administer the most effective learning techniques
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Pre-Counseling
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2022
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Referral coordination
- Special education support
- Student advocacy
- Professional ethics
- Peer mediation
- Empathy development
- Individual counseling
- Listening actively
- Individual and family support
- Coping strategies
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Therapy and counseling
- Classroom guidance
- Mental health assessments
- Social and emotional health
- Compassionate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Raceland Lower Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2024
Graduate Assistant
Nicholls State University
08.2022 - 12.2024
Behavior Technician
Touchstone Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
Psychology Intern
Bridge to Independence at Nicholls State
01.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Education - School Counseling
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Pre-Counseling
Nicholls State University
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