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Sara Watson

Bayville,New York

Summary

Dynamic future school counselor with proven success at Locust Valley Middle/High School, enhancing student engagement through innovative multimedia curriculum redesign. Skilled in Google Workspace for Education and adept at fostering emotional resilience, I implemented effective organizational strategies, resulting in improved academic performance and streamlined post-secondary planning for diverse student populations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship in School Counseling

Locust Valley Middle/High School
Locust Valley, USA
09.2025 - Current
  • Completing 600+ clinical hours (240+ direct service) over two semesters, delivering comprehensive K-12 counseling under certified supervision.
  • Facilitated a Girls’ Empowerment Group focused on social-emotional growth and stress-reduction techniques to enhance student coping skills.
  • Modernized counseling curriculum by redesigning multi-media presentations, significantly increasing student engagement and content relevance.
  • Provide 1:1 executive functioning support, implementing personalized organizational and time-management systems to boost academic performance.
  • Manage a diverse individual counseling caseload, applying evidence-based interventions to resolve social, emotional, and academic barriers.
  • Streamlined post-secondary planning by training students on Naviance for college and career research and application management.

Teaching Assistant

Locust Valley Central School District
Locust Valley, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Implement IEP and 504 plans, adapting classroom activities to meet the diverse academic and emotional needs of students.
  • Utilize Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to manage classroom dynamics and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
  • Provide targeted 1:1 behavioral coaching for students experiencing emotional dysregulation, helping them apply self-soothing and conflict-resolution strategies.
  • Facilitate small-group social skills interventions, supporting the development of peer relationships and collaborative learning.
  • Liaise between lead teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure consistent delivery of student services and track behavioral progress.

Associate Program Director

Higher Education Resources & Opportunities for Equitable Schools (HEROES) Program, SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Managed the 1:1 mentorship program.
  • Oversaw three teams within the program leadership team and conduct staff meetings.
  • Supported the development of assignments/content for the Spring semester.
  • Worked with Student Success team to support students.

Family and Student Engagement Manager

Higher Education Resources & Opportunities for Equitable Schools (HEROES) Program, SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, USA
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Served as the liaison between university faculty and program participants.
  • Followed up with families/students who are missing their paperwork.
  • Kept track of all written/phone communications with students using an organized spreadsheet.
  • Provided updates/reports of students during student success meetings.

Student Mentor

HEROES Program, SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, USA
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Engaged in weekly seminar discussions about college success and readiness.
  • Met with an assigned mentee on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Built a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for my mentees.

Education

Master’s of Science - Education in School Counseling

Alfred University
05-2026

Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology

State University of New York, Geneseo
12.2023

Skills

  • Google Workspace for Education
  • Eschool
  • Canva
  • CPI certification

Affiliations

  • Nassau Counselors Association
  • American School Counselors Association

Awards

  • Dean’s List, 5/21
  • Dean’s List, 5/22
  • Dean’s List, 5/23
  • Mentor of the Week
  • Overall Outstanding Mentor
  • Staff Leader of the Month

Timeline

Internship in School Counseling

Locust Valley Middle/High School
09.2025 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Locust Valley Central School District
01.2024 - Current

Associate Program Director

Higher Education Resources & Opportunities for Equitable Schools (HEROES) Program, SUNY Geneseo
01.2024 - 05.2024

Family and Student Engagement Manager

Higher Education Resources & Opportunities for Equitable Schools (HEROES) Program, SUNY Geneseo
09.2023 - 12.2023

Student Mentor

HEROES Program, SUNY Geneseo
08.2021 - 05.2023

Master’s of Science - Education in School Counseling

Alfred University

Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology

State University of New York, Geneseo
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