Rachel Raraigh
Beaver,PA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate individual looking to obtain a full time counseling position utilizing my education and work experience while providing an opportunity for growth
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Counseling Experience
Moon Area School District and North Allegheny School District
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students dealing with academic, social, and emotional challenges
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement strategies for student success
- Organize and facilitate workshops on topics such as bullying prevention, stress management, and college readiness
- Conducted classroom lessons on topics such as study skills, conflict resolution, and peer relationships
- Developed and implemented a small group for third graders, regarding building healthy friendships
- Monitor students with significant absenteeism and provide check-ins with those students and setting my attendance meetings with families
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paraprofessional in Learning Support Classroom
Ingomar Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Collaborate with staff members to adapt lessons for each students' specific needs
- Communicate with families to report and incorporate criticism on a student's development and progress
- Appropriately prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment when unexpected disruptions arise
- Execute independent decision making during chaotic situations
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Special Needs Child Care Provider
DeHart Family
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Watched 3 children (1 child lives with Down Syndrome) all under the age of 5
- Incorporated behavior management techniques to complete daily responsibilities
- Completed meal preparation, toileting, dressing, and daily living skills
Paraprofessional Autistic Support
Ross Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked with elementary age children with Autism, in a school setting
- Incorporated school staff, family requests, and students' needs to develop learning plans
Camp Counselor
Baierl YMCA
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Created lessons and activities for children ages 6 to 12 with Autism
- Effectively redirected behavior to allow focus on completing tasks that encouraged growth
- Confirmed my passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives
Practicum Program Volunteer
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted adults with varying levels of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete activities to support developmental training
- Created goal plans and strengths and needs assessments for 4 to 5 adults
Education
Master of Education in School Counseling -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Community Programs for Americans with Disabilities
Slippery Rock University
05.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, coworkers, and students' families
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with IEP (Individualized Education Program) and 504 plan processes
- Experience using counseling techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and solution-focused brief therapy
- Proficient in Powerschool scheduling system
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Paraprofessional in Learning Support Classroom
Ingomar Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2024
Special Needs Child Care Provider
DeHart Family
08.2015 - 06.2017
Paraprofessional Autistic Support
Ross Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Camp Counselor
Baierl YMCA
06.2014 - 08.2014
Practicum Program Volunteer
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Professional Counseling Experience
Moon Area School District and North Allegheny School District
Master of Education in School Counseling -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Community Programs for Americans with Disabilities
Slippery Rock University
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