Grace Snyder
Attica
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor Intern with experience at Pembroke Intermediate School and Attica Elementary School, skilled in individual counseling and crisis intervention. Successfully developed personalized academic plans, enhancing student engagement and promoting mental health awareness. Proven ability to foster relationships and advocate for diverse student populations, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes. Offering compassionate and dedicated approach, eager to learn and grow in supportive educational setting. Brings understanding of counseling principles and effective communication techniques to foster student development. Ready to use and develop counseling skills and communication abilities in a School counselor role. Passionate and empathetic with deep understanding of child development and counseling techniques, ensuring supportive environment for students' personal growth. Possesses strong communication and conflict resolution skills, adept at creating and delivering relevant educational programs. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes student well-being and academic achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Pembroke Intermediate School
Pembroke, NY
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted students in developing academic and personal goals through individualized counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and implement support strategies.
- Conducted small group workshops on social skills and conflict resolution for diverse student populations.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to refine counseling techniques and stay informed on best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and rapportbuilding.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to continuously improve the effectiveness of the school counseling program.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted interventions to promote positive outcomes.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in school counseling techniques and strategies.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals for academic achievement and personal growth, providing guidance and encouragement along the way.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating real-life situations and relatable examples in counseling sessions.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
School Counselor Intern
Attica Elementary School
Attica, NY
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging situations for students and families.
- Maintained accurate student records and progress reports to track counseling outcomes effectively.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and positive behavior reinforcement.
- Developed resources for parents to enhance communication between home and school regarding student well-being.
- Maintained detailed records of counseling sessions and interventions to ensure continuity of care and adherence to professional standards.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Assisted students in developing academic and personal goals through individualized counseling sessions.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals for academic achievement and personal growth, providing guidance and encouragement along the way.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating real-life situations and relatable examples in counseling sessions.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Recreation Aide
Attica Town Park
Attica, NY
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in organizing recreational activities for diverse age groups.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of park facilities and equipment.
- Facilitated group games, enhancing participant engagement and teamwork.
- Monitored park visitors to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Provided support during special events, contributing to overall event success.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2027
Associate of Science - Human Services
SUNY Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05-2025
High School Diploma -
Attica Central High School
Attica, NY06-2023
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Student advocacy
- Special education support
- Bullying prevention
- Academic advising
- Social-emotional learning
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Conflict resolution
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Group counseling
- Youth and adolescent development
- Performance evaluations
- Student records management
- Academic support
- Adolescent counseling
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Student counseling
- Student chaperoning
- Mental health assessments
- Academic advisement
- Listening actively
- Therapy and counseling
- Social and emotional health
- Classroom guidance
- Coping strategies
- Student accommodation
- Confidential services
- IEP and special education
- School counseling
- Diverse student populations
- Rational problem solving
- Teen depression
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Achieved More efficient and regulated behavior by completing group and individual counseling and coping skills with accuracy and efficiency.
- Authored a highly successful peer-mentorship program to partner international and American students which fostered cultural awareness, competency, and greater appreciation of diversity.
Certification
- Mandated reporter Training - 2025 (needs updating)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Dancing
- Yoga
- Reading
- Animal Care
- Hiking
- Mindfulness Practices
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Music
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Fashion and Style
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Drawing and Painting
- Fashion
Extracurricular activities
High school varsity volleyball and softball
National Honors Society (NHS) 2020-2023
Honor Role all 4 years of highschool
School never came naturally to me. In order to maintain my honor role status I needed to work extra hard if I wanted to be successful in school. I worked very hard and I still continue to do so in college. I am passionate about learning and will do everything in my power to be the best student I can be.
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Pembroke Intermediate School
09.2025 - 12.2025
School Counselor Intern
Attica Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2025
Recreation Aide
Attica Town Park
07.2022 - 08.2023
No Degree - Psychology
SUNY Brockport
Associate of Science - Human Services
SUNY Genesee Community College
High School Diploma -
Attica Central High School