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Sophie Knickerbocker

New Orleans,LA

Summary

I am a highly motivated and compassionate counselor in training with a diverse background. I have managerial experience in the restaurant industry, caregiving experience for an elderly individual, and experience nurturing a young child as a nanny. I worked this past summer in a hospital setting providing therapy for children and adolescents ages 5-17. I'm currently in an ongoing internship within a school setting with grades Pre K-8th. My main goal is to offer my professional expertise and practical experience to provide exceptional assistance and direction to students. I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social growth. I am eager to apply my theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to positively impact the lives of students as a dedicated school counselor.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship, School Counselor

St. Georges Episcopal School- Tamara Claverie, LPC
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Implementation and development of lesson plans.
  • Facilitation of Life Skills Classes for grades Pre-K 4, 1-5, and 8th.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Conduct student observations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.

Nanny

Joelle Hoffman
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Worked day and overnight shifts.

Pacticum

Oschner Main Campus-Ked Dixon LCSW-BACS, RPT
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided individual therapy sessions with clients ages 5-17.
  • Facilitated Play Therapy sessions.
  • Services provided but not limited to anxiety, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, trauma, behavioral issues, borderline personality disorder, and school-related issues.
  • Utilized Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients improve communication and relationships.
  • Earned positive feedback from supervisor and client feedback.

Care Taker

Marie Schramel
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Administered medications to client in treatment and
    documented changes in condition.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical
    appointments.
  • Ran errands for the patient, which included shopping and picking up other necessities.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals.

Owner/Manager of Operations

Louise
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities
    and mentoring team members.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process
    improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Made weekly employee schedule
  • Assisted in creating the menu.

Hostess/Waitress

The Pelican Club
09.2011 - 03.2017

• Excellent customer service
• Ability to be a team player
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Worked on and off, mainly as a hostess

Manager, Barista, Line Cook

G&O Food Company
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Preparation and service of hot and cold beverages including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks.
  • The job involves arranging and replenishing food products and other essential supplies.
  • Creating the weekly/monthly employee schedule.

Kitchen Manager

St. Johns Coffeehouse
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Helped create the menu
  • Worked as a line cook
  • Delegated food preparation duties to allow for proper
    food production
  • Maintained equipment

Education

Masters of Health Sciences in Counseling -

LSU School of Allied Health
New Orleans, LA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2020

High School Diploma -

New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
New Orleans, LA
12.2011

High School Diploma -

Mandeville High School
Mandeville, LA
12.2011

Skills

  • Child Supervision
  • Educational Support
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
  • CBT, CBT, Person-Centered and Solution Focused Therapy

Timeline

Internship, School Counselor

St. Georges Episcopal School- Tamara Claverie, LPC
08.2023 - Current

Pacticum

Oschner Main Campus-Ked Dixon LCSW-BACS, RPT
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nanny

Joelle Hoffman
04.2021 - 04.2023

Care Taker

Marie Schramel
03.2019 - 02.2021

Owner/Manager of Operations

Louise
02.2017 - 08.2019

Manager, Barista, Line Cook

G&O Food Company
04.2015 - 02.2017

Kitchen Manager

St. Johns Coffeehouse
04.2013 - 02.2015

Hostess/Waitress

The Pelican Club
09.2011 - 03.2017

Masters of Health Sciences in Counseling -

LSU School of Allied Health

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of New Orleans

High School Diploma -

New Orleans Center For Creative Arts

High School Diploma -

Mandeville High School
Sophie Knickerbocker