Carleigh Sinclair
Stoneham,MA
Summary
Dedicated School Adjustment Counselor with a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff through empathy, patience, and collaboration. Skilled in creating supportive, student-centered environments that foster social-emotional growth, self-awareness, and positive peer relationships. Experienced in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, and implementing individualized supports for students with diverse social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. Known for adaptability, professionalism, and maintaining a calm, thoughtful approach while supporting students through complex challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTS Special Education School Social Worker
Reading Memorial High School
Reading, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Provided individual counseling and facilitated social-emotional/social skills groups for students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodivergent profiles
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team including special educators, SLPs, BBAs, and transition specialists to support student needs and develop comprehensive IEP goals and interventions
- Developed and implemented evidence-based social-emotional lessons utilizing curricula including Social Thinking.
Circles, Whole Selves, and Everyday Speech - Conducted progress monitoring, collected and analyzed student data, and contributed to quarterly reports, lEP meetings, and parent communication
- Supported students through emotional, behavioral, and peer-related challenges by developing safety plans, conducting risk assessments, and providing individualized social-emotional support
- Built positive rapport with students and families while maintaining a calm, flexible, and student-centered approach in a high-needs special education setting
Therapeutic Learning Program Counseling Support
Stoneham Central Middle School
Stoneham, MA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported students in developing social-emotional skills, self- regulation strategies, and positive behavior
- Collaborated with clinical and educational staff to monitor student progress and adjust interventions
- Assisted with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies during moments of dysregulation
Provided consistent, supportive relationships and served as a safe adult presence for students navigating emotional or behavioral challenges - Collected and documented student data related to behavior, goals, and skill use for progress monitoring: to support re-entry to the general education classroom after LP sessions or behavioral incidents
School Adjustment Counselor Practicum
Stoneham Central Middle School
Stoneham, MA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individual and group support to students in a school setting.
- Monitored student attendance rates and worked with truancy officers when appropriate.
- Counseled students on topics such as self-esteem, social skills development, anger management, anxiety reduction and academic achievement.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators and outside agencies.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with school personnel to create a safe learning environment free from bullying or harassment.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Assumption University
Worcester, MA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University
Salem, MA01-2022
Skills
- Individual, Group, & Social Skills Counseling
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavioral Support
- IEP Collaboration, Goal Development, & Progress
Monitoring - MTSS & Therapeutic School-Based Interventions
- Experience Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Intellectual Disabilities
- Crisis Prevention, Intervention, & De-Escalation
- Trauma-Informed Counseling Practices
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Certification
- Academic: Professional Support Personnel License — School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (All Levels, Initial) - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Teacher Certification: Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher Certification - Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Timeline
LTS Special Education School Social Worker
Reading Memorial High School
11.2025 - Current
Therapeutic Learning Program Counseling Support
Stoneham Central Middle School
10.2024 - 06.2025
School Adjustment Counselor Practicum
Stoneham Central Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Assumption University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University