Samantha Houlihan

Facilitated counseling sessions for IEP tier 2 groups and individuals.

• Participated in crisis response team, providing emotional regulation support.
• Conducted risk assessments and collaborated with administration to resolve student conflicts effectively.
• Coordinated meetings with team members, parents, and teachers to facilitate student support.
• Collaborated with the team to develop and update 504 plans effectively.
• Created referral student files in Acuity and physical 504 folders for initial eligibility meetings.
• Documented meeting notes, ensuring clear communication by distributing copies to parents and staff.
• Conducted 17 classroom lessons monthly for sixth-grade special education students.

• Delivered temporary counseling support for 8th grade students during regular counselor's maternity leave, ensuring continuity of care.
• Facilitated meetings with students, fostering trusting relationships and creating a safe environment to address academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Communicated with parents through phone calls and emails to discuss student progress, enhancing parent engagement in student development.
• Duties include: Proctoring 8th grade NECAP tests including extra time and make-up test instances.
• Attending the three 8th grade team meetings and collaborating with staff.
• Researched student records in PowerSchool to assist fellow counselors with their inquiries and tasks.
• Entering end of the year file data into excel spreadsheets.

• Contributed with de-escalation, active listening, and empathic understanding skills during crisis counseling interventions throughout the school year.
• Collaborated with students individually to enhance organizational skills, focusing on lockers, backpacks, and agenda books.
• Facilitated discussions with various student groups during FOCUS periods, addressing social and academic challenges and celebrating successes.
• Actively participated in Student Support Team meetings to formulate and adjust support plans for students.
• Assisted in developing and implementing an academic peer tutoring program to support student learning and engagement.
• Assisted with classroom guidance lessons and presentations for school counselors at Hudson Memorial School.
• Assisted school counselors and the school resource officer with a sexual harassment lecture for grades 6-8.

• The Therapy Connection
• Assisted clients with product inquiries and service requests, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Coordinated interdepartmental communication for project updates, ensuring timely information flow.
• Developed training materials for new representatives, improving onboarding efficiency.

• Liaised with education director to coordinate support between Chase Home and residents' schools, ensuring school attendance and satisfactory grades.
• Collaborated with school counselors and administrative staff to address behavioral issues, facilitating appropriate academic and Chase Home consequences.
• Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss each resident's individual treatment plans, progress, and setbacks.
• Transported residents from school to Chase Home, engaged in discussions about their school experiences, and provided academic assistance during study hall.
• Attended IEP and SSC meetings at the various middle and high schools that the residents attend.
• Assisted staff by reviewing new intake files and completing administrative tasks.