Sarah Butler
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated professional with a solid foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), acquired through academic coursework and a deep commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Passionate about creating positive, inclusive environments and eager to apply ABA principles in a practical setting to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with administrators for student threat assessments
- Consult with administrators and teachers on strategies to improve student behaviors
- Communicate with parents to improve academic success
- Provide brief counseling regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional needs.
- Conduct suicide risk assessments
- Provide crisis response to students with escalated behaviors
- 504 Coordination
- BackPack Buddy Program Coordination
- Planned, developed and implemented curriculum for classroom counseling lessons
- Point of Contact for Mental Health referral system
LCMHCA
One Eighty Counseling
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted Intake Sessions to a variety of ages including children, adolescents, adults, and couples
- Provided individual therapy to clients with differing mental health needs including anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders
- Utilized Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients reduce anxiety symptoms and improve communication in their personal lives.
School Counselor
Polenta Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Planned, developed and implemented curriculum for classroom counseling lessons
- Facilitated small group sessions with students in need of additional support including social skills, coping skills, and grief.
- Provided short term individual counseling to students with identified needs including anger management, self-regulation, social skills and grief
- Served on the School Improvement Team and School Leadership Team, collaborating with school staff in developing strategies to promote a positive school climate and improving student performance
- Provided Professional Development to Staff on Social and Emotional Learning Practices
- Point of Contact for School Based Mental Health Services
- Conducted suicide risk assessments
School Counselor
Angier Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented a schoolwide PBIS intervention to promote positive behavior
- Planned, developed and implemented classroom counseling lessons on a variety of social, emotional and academic topics
- Backpack buddy Coordination
- Provided short term individual counseling to students with additional needs including anxiety, grief, social skills, and self control
- Communicated with parents and provided support regarding concerns and needs of their child
- Conducted suicide risk assessments
Education
M.Ed of School Counseling -
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC12.2020
B.S in Family and Community Services - undefined
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2016
Skills
- Distinguished Interpersonal and Rapport Building skills
- Knowledgeable of Social and Emotional Learning Classroom Strategies
- Foundational Knowledge of Data Collection and Analysis
- Familiarity with Mental Health Coordination, Resources and Referrals
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention and De-escalation
- Student Advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Wake Tech Continuing Education – 45 hour Registered Behavior Technician Training
- Child Abuse Prevention Online Training
Timeline
School Counselor
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
LCMHCA
One Eighty Counseling
03.2023 - 07.2023
School Counselor
Polenta Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2023
School Counselor
Angier Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2021
B.S in Family and Community Services - undefined
East Carolina University
M.Ed of School Counseling -
Campbell University
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