To deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that improves student outcomes aligned with the ASCA National Model in a Career and Technical Education setting
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Octorara Jr/Sr High School
Atglen
07.2022 - Current
Manage a caseload of ~ 250 high school students by keeping accurate academic records to meet state requirements in credits, career artifacts, and Act 158
Dual Enrollment Coordinator; manage existing and seeking new dual enrollment agreements with Delaware County Community College, Immaculata University, and St Joe’s University
Assist Career and Technical Education director with OACTEP programs that align with Perkins V
Advanced Placement Coordinator; prepare, manage and administer ~ 300 advanced placement exams in May
Provide responsive counseling services to a student body of 800+ addressing diverse social and emotional needs
Additional roles including but not limited to: CollegeBoard advisor, TCHS counselor liaison, SAP team member.
Perkins Project Coordinator
Technical College High School- Brandywine Campus
Downingtown
02.2020 - 07.2022
Implement career exploration, preparation, and placement through Career Readiness Indicators, senior career portfolio, and events such as the Career & Training Fair
Coordinator and co-coordinator of assessments such as Accuplacer, Career Scope, and NOCTI
Assist school counselors presenting dual enrollment opportunities, placement testing, and college applications
Member of the Student Assistance Program ('Big Team') assisting students who may be at risk for not completing their education because of mental health concerns including but not limited to: drug/alcohol abuse, anger, and depression
Effort to increase enrollment by student shadows, small/large tours, and Open House
Summer Career Academy Program Coordinator/Instructor for Aerospace Exploration, Health Career Pathways, and Education Exploratory
Internship
Hancock Elementary School
Norristown, PA
08.2020 - 12.2020
Delivered direct and indirect services to K-4 students by teaching core curriculum, individual student planning, and
responsive services
• Prepared and facilitated Girls/Boys small groups covering topics, such as personal strengths, positive self-talk,
friendships, empowerment, and problem-solving
• Worked collaboratively with the special education department, administration, teachers, and parents to assist student’s
transition to virtual learning
• Taught whole classroom guidance on career awareness and exploration through Smart Futures
Internship
Central Montco Technical High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2020 - 05.2020
Counseled individuals for a variety of presenting problems including academic, emotional/social, and career planning
• Participated in Student Succuss Team to identify, intervene, and refer students who demonstrate behaviors including,
not limited to alcohol or drug use, mental health concerns, or family problems that caused them to perform or behave
poorly at school
• Collaborated with instructors and students representatives in organizing SkillsUSA activities to bring awareness to
career and technical education
• Prepared and co-facilitated pre/post NOCTI testing for 11th/12th grade students
• Responded to crisis situations appropriately and conducted risk assessments as needed
Education
Masters of Education in School Counseling (CACREP) -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2017
References
Ms. Jennifer German, School Counselor, Octorara Jr/Sr High School, jgerman@octorara.org, 717-371-3107
Mr. Joe Dagney, Licensed Professional Counselor, Be Well Counseling Services, 484-995-4717
Ms. Andrea Vaughn, Project Manager, School to Careers Program, andreav@cciu.org, 484-237-5106
Timeline
School Counselor
Octorara Jr/Sr High School
07.2022 - Current
Internship
Hancock Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Perkins Project Coordinator
Technical College High School- Brandywine Campus
02.2020 - 07.2022
Internship
Central Montco Technical High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Masters of Education in School Counseling (CACREP) -
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