Kayla West
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated Master's student in School Counseling with a passion for advocating for adolescent mental health and success. Leverages a strong foundation in psychology (Bachelor's degree) and practical experience from internships at Rutgers UBHC's B.R.I.D.G.E program and Avenel Middle School. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills to connect with diverse student populations. Proven ability to facilitate group counseling sessions and guide students in developing coping mechanisms for improved well-being. Seeks internship opportunity to shadow a school counselor and further hone skills in supporting student mental health and academic achievement. Aiming to further develop skills in assisting students in managing their mental health challenges and promoting their overall success and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Avenel Middle School
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student self-awareness through individual counseling sessions with students on various topics.
- Improved students academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.
- Promoted a positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed the concerns of students and parents.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Enhanced student self-awareness by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops on various topics.
EVENT HOST
Bowlero
08.2021 - Current
- Managed and hosted over 500+ successful events, conferences, and corporate outings for over 20,000+ satisfied guests, totaling over 2.5 million dollars in annual event revenue
- Recorded as highest selling event host for 3 consecutive months and responsible for over 15,000 dollars personally in daily event extension revenue
- Skilled and trained in all aspects of guest recovery and intricate customer service and engagement techniques
- Coordinated all events directly through likes of all company departments, including but not limited too: national sales organization, on-site operations, and event management teams to provide world class event standards.
Mental Health Intern
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Effectively organized and conducted tabling events to engage with members of the community and share valuable information regarding mental health.
- Assisted in guiding group counseling sessions focused on stress coping skills and mental health improvement.
- Collaborated with a team of professionals to develop strategies for outreach campaigns, resulting in increased awareness and engagement.
- Created informative and visually appealing pamphlets to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote available resources.
Child Development Intern
Rutgers University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about toddlers developmental psychology
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2025
B.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Canva (Software)
- Group Counseling
- Group Activities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cultural Competence
- Collaboration & Interpersonal skills
- Organization & Time Management
- Genesis (Software)
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
- Rutgers University Alumni Association Member
- American School Counselors Association Member
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Avenel Middle School
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Intern
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Child Development Intern
Rutgers University
01.2022 - 05.2022
EVENT HOST
Bowlero
08.2021 - Current
Master of Education - School Counseling
Rutgers University
B.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Rutgers University
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