Nacole Sampson
Burkburnett
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated school counseling intern with extensive experience supporting students’ academic, personal, social, and emotional growth. Skilled in delivering guidance lessons, small-group interventions, and responsive services, including risk assessments and safety planning. Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive school climate through collaboration, data-informed practices, and alignment with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Practicum/Intern Student
Burkburnett ISD
Burkburnett, TX
2025 - Current
- Provided Play Therapy techniques for elementary students through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Comprehensive School Counseling Program, aligned with the Texas Model.
- Collaborated with my school counselor and LPC site supervisors to learn aspects of school counseling from both academic and social emotional components.
- Provided responsive services addressing students’ immediate needs through solution-focused counseling, active listening, motivational interviewing, and goal-setting strategies.
- Completed Suicide Risk Assessments and developed individualized safety plans, including Non-Suicidal Self-Injury plans, to support students’ emotional well-being and crisis management.
- Partnered with parents, guardians, and school stakeholders to support student success, provide resources, and align academic, personal, and social development.
- Participated in meetings to review student data, identify needs, and help design intervention plans addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 1
Goldburg ISD
Bowie, TX
2021 - 2025
- Planned and implemented scientific evidence based lessons in reading and math and taught all other subjects in a self contained classroom setting.
- Designed and implemented differentiated, inquiry-based lessons that promoted critical thinking and met the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated in PLCs to analyze data, identify learning gaps, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Integrated social-emotional learning into daily instruction supporting students’ well-being and personal development.
Elementary Teacher Grade 2
Wichita Christian School
Wichita Falls, TX
2018 - 2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into lessons, improving student engagement and participation.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring timely feedback for academic growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health/School Counseling
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXCertification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Oaklander Model Play Therapy
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
Timeline
School Counseling Practicum/Intern Student
Burkburnett ISD
2025 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grade 1
Goldburg ISD
2021 - 2025
Elementary Teacher Grade 2
Wichita Christian School
2018 - 2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health/School Counseling
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midwestern State University