Madison R. Lavender
Summary
Aspiring school counselor seeking a 600 hour internship placement where I can support students’ social-emotional, academic, and college-and-career development while learning from experienced counselors in a high school setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clearview Regional SD
- Employed through the Educational Staffing Services (ESS)
School Counseling Practicum Student
Garnet Valley School District
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised by Mrs. Stephanie Boldin, School Counselor
- Assisted and led individual and small-group counseling sessions
- Supported students’ social-emotional development and classroom regulation
- Collaborated with the school counselor and teachers to address student needs
- Gained exposure to MTSS frameworks, SEL interventions, and school counseling services
- Maintained ethical standards, professionalism, and confidentiality
- 100 hours
Student Teaching Internship
State College Area School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
- 100 hours
Summer Camp Counselor
Kingsway Regional School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
Education
Masters of Science - Counseling
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2025
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE EXPERIENCE
- FURever Friends Pet Therapy Program - Volunteer
- Kingsway Education Foundation - Volunteer
- New Jersey Association of Student Councils – Elected rep., LTC camp counselor, active volunteer
- Penn State Homecoming – Outreach Officer
- Penn State THON – Outreach Committee; Volunteer
- Penn State University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) – Elected At. Large Rep.
- Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) – Active Member
- Kappa Delta Sorority – Active Member
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Botto’s Italian Line – Server
- Swedesboro, NJ
- 2025-Present
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Graduate student in Villanova University’s M.S. in Counseling (School Counseling) program with experience assisting and leading individual and small-group counseling sessions. Passionate about building meaningful relationships with students, supporting social-emotional development and behavior regulation, and eager to learn from experienced mentors and educators in a high school counseling setting, while upholding professional ethics and confidentiality.
Timeline
School Counseling Practicum Student
Garnet Valley School District
01.2026 - Current
Student Teaching Internship
State College Area School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Kingsway Regional School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clearview Regional SD
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
Masters of Science - Counseling
Villanova University