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Laura Roberts-Sampson

Newtown,PA

Summary

Experienced School Counselor supporting various populations and a strong advocate for students in the LGBTQ+ and underserved communities, and students with disabilities. Parent of child with multiple disabilities and navigated through a journey of implementing services. Parent of a child from underserved populations with frequent conversations of social concerns in society. Dedicated, hardworking, and determined to support students. National Certified Counselor and Licensed Social Worker.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Council Rock School District
09.2003 - Current

*Individual Counseling (anxiety, ADHD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family concerns, grades, goals, school avoidance)

*Group counseling (bereavement, anxiety, social skills)

*Created and facilitate Pride Alliance Club (PAC) (meetings, educate staff)

*Created and facilitate Cultural Connections Club (bring in presenters to discuss different cultures)

*504 plans (evaluate, develop, coordinate)

*Child Study Meetings (IEPS, GIEP, emotional support, learning disabilities)

*CARES team (Student Assistance Program, Children at Risk Educational System)

*Attendance meetings

*Gifted Screening (KBIT)

*Coordinate PSSA's (standardized testing)

*PBIS Committee (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports)

*Participate in regular teacher team meetings

*Facilitate parent meetings

*Coordinate with Children and Youth

*QPR (question, persuade, refer) suicidal ideation

*Test/schedule new students

*Support English Language Learners

*Program Planning/transitions year to year/scheduling

*Advocate for students (Child Study Team, teachers, parents, peers)

Behavioral Specialist and Mobile Therapist

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
  • Interviewed patient and family to obtain psychosocial history.
  • Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
  • Coordinated community resources for families, connecting them with relevant support services as needed.
  • Supported social skills, enabling improved peer interactions and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Improved student behavior by developing and implementing individualized behavior plans.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Actively monitored student progress using data-driven methods, ensuring appropriate modifications were made when necessary.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

School Counseling Internship

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
01.2003 - 06.2003

*Individual and group counseling

*Scheduling

*Conflict resolution

*Social skills

School Counseling Internship

Erdenheim Elementary School
09.2002 - 12.2002

*Individual and group counseling

*Conflict resolution

*Large guidance presentations

*Social Skills

Counselor

Threshold Rehabilitation Services
01.1997 - 06.1997

*Group and individual therapist for adults with mental health concerns

*Supervised workshop

Therapist

Upper Bucks Psychiatric Associates
01.1996 - 06.1996

*Individual therapist for consumers with a variety of mental health concerns

Family Services Specialist

Bucks County Opportunity Council
09.1994 - 06.1995

*Assisted residents with a low-income improve the quality of their lives

Therapist

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
10.1994 - 03.1995

*Group and individual therapist for adults with a variety of mental health challenges

Continuing Services Coordinator

Laurel House
09.1992 - 06.1994

*Provided therapy to clients residing in the domestic violence shelter

*Coordinated the housing/bridge program

*Supervised interns

*Represented the agency on committees

Education

No Degree - Diversity, DSM - Courses For NCC

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022

No Degree - Fully Wired: Understanding & Empowering Adolescent

Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
06.2015

Certified School Counselor K-12 - School Counseling

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
06.2003

Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work

Rutger's University
New Brunswick, NJ
06.1992

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Social Work

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
06.1991

Skills

  • Student Advocacy
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Cultural Competency
  • Administration Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Student Records Maintenance
  • Special Education

Timeline

School Counselor

Council Rock School District
09.2003 - Current

Behavioral Specialist and Mobile Therapist

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
09.2003 - 06.2005

School Counseling Internship

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
01.2003 - 06.2003

School Counseling Internship

Erdenheim Elementary School
09.2002 - 12.2002

Counselor

Threshold Rehabilitation Services
01.1997 - 06.1997

Therapist

Upper Bucks Psychiatric Associates
01.1996 - 06.1996

Therapist

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
10.1994 - 03.1995

Family Services Specialist

Bucks County Opportunity Council
09.1994 - 06.1995

Continuing Services Coordinator

Laurel House
09.1992 - 06.1994

No Degree - Diversity, DSM - Courses For NCC

Grand Canyon University

No Degree - Fully Wired: Understanding & Empowering Adolescent

Colorado State University - Pueblo

Certified School Counselor K-12 - School Counseling

Gwynedd Mercy University

Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work

Rutger's University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Social Work

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Laura Roberts-Sampson