Nelly Achieng Adwera
Muncie,IN
Summary
Compassionate and data-driven School Counseling intern with hands-on experience in academic, career, and social-emotional counseling across K–12 settings. Skilled in crisis response, behavioral interventions, and culturally responsive practices. Dedicated to advancing equity, college & career readiness, and whole-child development while collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Delta High School, Delaware Community School District
Muncie, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling for 9–12th grade students with academic, career, and emotional needs.
- Support 21st Century Scholars initiatives, College Go Week, and annual career fair serving 300+ students.
- Collaborate with school counselors to deliver Tier 1 classroom lessons and targeted small-group interventions.
- Track student progress using data-driven methods aligned with ASCA National Model.
Graduate Assistant – Educational Leadership
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Assist faculty with research on collaborative school leadership and counseling initiatives.
- Manage program data, student contact lists, and internship placement spreadsheets.
- Coordinate communication between faculty, students, and district supervisors.
Pre-Practicum Student Counselor
Longfellow Elementary School
Muncie, IN
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated small-group SEL sessions for 20+ students and conducted one-on-one check-ins.
- Participated in IEP meetings, MTSS planning, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Supported Tier 1 SEL curriculum implementation and behavioral interventions.
Teacher – History & Kiswahili
Brightening Education Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Delivered engaging lessons and facilitated academic growth for 150+ students.
- Mentored students in social-emotional development and career planning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that reduced behavioral referrals by 25%.
- Collaborated with parents and school staff to promote holistic student success.
Teacher – History & Kiswahili
Magadi Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and adapted instructional materials for diverse learners.
- Supported students in setting academic and personal growth goals.
- Organized student-centered activities to improve classroom engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2026
Bachelor of Education - History & Kiswahili
Kenyatta University
01.2018
Skills
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Academic & Behavioral Interventions
- College & Career Readiness Programming
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Crisis Response & Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural & Inclusive Counseling
- Data-Driven Counseling Practices (ASCA National Model)
- PowerSchool
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Member, American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Member, Indiana School Counselor Association (ISCA)
- Training: Trauma-Informed Counseling, PBIS, Multicultural Education
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Delta High School, Delaware Community School District
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant – Educational Leadership
Ball State University
08.2024 - Current
Pre-Practicum Student Counselor
Longfellow Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher – History & Kiswahili
Brightening Education Centre
01.2020 - 07.2024
Teacher – History & Kiswahili
Magadi Secondary School
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education - History & Kiswahili
Kenyatta University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Ball State University
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