Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Sarah Prather

Raleigh,Illinois

Summary

With a unique blend of empathy and organizational skills, eager to learn and grow in a school counseling environment. Solid foundation in psychological principles and effective communication techniques allows effective connection with students and provision of needed support. Ready to utilize and further develop counseling and program development skills in a District School Counseling role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor Internship & Practicum

Harrisburg High School
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Focused on academic, social, and emotional development of students
  • Assisted with crisis interventions, career planning, and goal setting
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success

Office Associate for Clinical Services and Chief of Security

State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Performed administrative and secretarial duties for the departments
  • Worked closely with counselors to support youth rehabilitation efforts
  • Managed and maintained records of inmates and parolees
  • Assisted in coordinating information and documents for court writs, medical writs, paroles, transfers, etc

Cosmetologist

Self Employed
10.2010 - 11.2019
  • Provided professional cosmetology services tailored to individual client needs
  • Developed strong client relationships and exceptional customer service skills
  • Advised clients of recommendations and follow up protocols
  • Receptionist Duties

Illinois HEALS Resource Coordinator

Egyptian Health Department
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted at-risk individuals in accessing linked systems and services
  • Identified and coordinated necessary resources and support for individuals in need
  • Helped individuals bridge the gap between personal needs and advocacy support

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM
08.2023 - 03.2025

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN SERVICES, MINOR - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

CERTIFICATE - COSMETOLOGY

Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL

ASSOCIATES ARTS & SCIENCE - undefined

Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Eldorado High School
Eldorado, IL

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Certification

Pending Certified School Counselor Licensure - Illinois Department of Education.

Timeline

Pending Certified School Counselor Licensure - Illinois Department of Education.

05-2025

School Counselor Internship & Practicum

Harrisburg High School
08.2024 - 03.2025

MASTER OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

University of the Southwest
08.2023 - 03.2025

Office Associate for Clinical Services and Chief of Security

State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
03.2020 - 11.2023

Illinois HEALS Resource Coordinator

Egyptian Health Department
10.2018 - 03.2019

Cosmetologist

Self Employed
10.2010 - 11.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN SERVICES, MINOR - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Walden University

CERTIFICATE - COSMETOLOGY

Southeastern Illinois College

ASSOCIATES ARTS & SCIENCE - undefined

Southeastern Illinois College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Eldorado High School
Sarah Prather