John Pettit
PA
Summary
- Seeking School Counseling Position for Wyomissing Area School District.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
John S. Clarke Elementary Center
01.2023 - Current
- Provide short-term counseling and related services to students, utilizing specific tiers of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) interventions
- Assist and advocate for students struggling with academics, behavior, attendance, participation
- Facilitate peer, classroom, and parent-teacher mediations
- Deliver classroom lessons based on specific classroom needs
- Coordinate our building's Student Assistance Program and Section 504s
- Manage career retention data to ensure building is compliant with Pennsylvania Standards
- Monitor the delivery of Socioemotional Curriculum amongst classrooms
- Collaborate with school stakeholders (parents, teachers, administration) to increase positive impact on school environment
- Assist in the development of Pottsville's School Counseling 339 Plan
- Serve as a school leader and representative for school teams (PBIS, MTSS, Lead Teacher Meetings)
- Work closely with building administrators to align counseling goals with districts vision and mission statements
- Developed unique strategies to incentivize positive behavior and learning in our building
Mobile Therapist
Matrix Behavioral Solutions
01.2025 - Current
- Collect information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Establish goals with clients and support the establishment, management, and success of goals.
- Utilize counseling techniques to work in session with clients.
- Document case notes and ensure prescribed hours are met.
School Counseling Intern
Wilson High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Built rapport with students to facilitate a positive learning environment
- Utilized Skyward academic retention software to monitor student progress
- Supported diverse student population
- Identified student needs
- Monitored 504-Plans
- Communicated with teachers and families to support students
- Recorded notes on Edinsight
- Researched and implemented relevant resources according to individual needs
Graduate Assistant
Kutztown University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted undergraduate students of various backgrounds that struggle academically, while providing interventions to assist student success
- Implemented counseling techniques while encompassing the endeavors of academics
- Hired and evaluated undergraduate students for leadership positions, which mentor incoming freshman
- Supervise student mentors to develop their professional skills
- Held weekly group meetings with students to support their academics/mental health
- Created programming and presentations for groups of 100+ students
- Presented for classrooms and large-group presentations
School Counseling Practicum Student
Blue Mountain Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported students and assist School Counselors in de-escalation
- Shadowed School Counselors and collaborated with Principals, teachers, staff
- Attended weekly SAP meetings, and 504/IEP Plan meetings
- Assisted with the decision making of career and vocational interests
Education
M.S. - School Counseling (LPC Track)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA09.2023
B.S. - Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA09.2020
Skills
- Exceptional teamwork and collaborative skills
- Expansive knowledge of diversity and ethics
- Motivated to create a positive school community
- Strong and clear communication skills
- Diligent and dependable
- Possesses the desire to help others
Academic Accolades
- School Counseling Student of the Year (Graduate), Spring 2023
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Student Honors Society (Graduate), Spring 2022
- Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honors Society (Graduate), Spring 2022
- Dean's List (Undergraduate), Spring 2020
Certification
- Pennsylvania School Counseling Ceritification
- Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- PAVTN Naloxone (Narcan) Training Certificate
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Smoking Cessation - Project Connect Certificate
Campus Involvement
A.I.M.S. (Achievement Initiative for Male Success), Fall 2019 - Fall 2020, Acquired social networking skills in professional environments to aid with career building
Additional Opportunities
- Search Committee Member, Kutztown University Student Trustee Search Committee, Spring 2021
- Coordinator of Student Success Search Committee, Fall 2021
Timeline
Mobile Therapist
Matrix Behavioral Solutions
01.2025 - Current
School Counselor
John S. Clarke Elementary Center
01.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Wilson High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
School Counseling Practicum Student
Blue Mountain Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Assistant
Kutztown University
01.2021 - 01.2023
B.S. - Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
M.S. - School Counseling (LPC Track)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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