Meadow Soares
Oviedo
Summary
Motivated Future School Counselor aiming to empower students to achieve educational goals and enhance personal well-being. Skilled in meeting counseling program objectives through education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling services. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to socioeconomic and cultural diversities among students, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Seminole County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Help students identify academic strengths and weaknesses, creating strategies for improvement
- Coordinate with parents and caregivers to discuss student progress and provide recommendations for academic and emotional support
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons
- Run small groups targeting attendance and life skills
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
Practicum Student
Seminole County Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Substitute Teacher
Orange County & Seminole County Public Schools
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Teaching Assistant for Psychopathology
University of Central Florida
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with professor to plan and implement lessons.
Volunteer
Bonneville Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Encouraged and guided students struggling academically, delivering support and assistance.
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Supported teachers in classroom instruction and activities by grading papers and creating presentations.
Volunteer
TOPSoccer
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked with children with disabilities
- Helped children regulate emotions
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education - School Counseling Track
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2023
Associate of Arts Degree -
Indian River State College
Port Saint Lucie, FL05.2020
Skills
- Academic advising
- Student advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Professional ethics
- Individual counseling
- College preparation
- Classroom guidance
- Career planning
- Interpersonal relationships
Certification
- A High School Counselor’s Tutorial to the NCAA Eligibility Center
- Trauma Informed Care for LGBTQ Youth
- MBF Prevention Education Programs Certified Facilitator Training
- Psychological First Aid
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Timeline
Practicum Student
Seminole County Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
School Counseling Intern
Seminole County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant for Psychopathology
University of Central Florida
06.2022 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher
Orange County & Seminole County Public Schools
03.2022 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Bonneville Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Volunteer
TOPSoccer
08.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Counselor Education - School Counseling Track
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts Degree -
Indian River State College
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