Susan Mayson
MKTS
PENNSBURG,PA
1
Certification
47
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with over 25 years of experience in guiding students through educational, social, and emotional challenges. Proven track record in developing customized plans to enhance academic performance and overall student well-being. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Driven to create supportive and nurturing environments for students to thrive.
Work History
Colonial School District LEA/Liaison
2 Years 2 MonthsJune 2024/ current
- LEA/Liaison for Colonial School District and Gemma Services RTF
- Meet with newly placed students at RTF
- Review records and refer to appropriate academic placement
- Maintain contact with parent/guardian and home school district
- Attend IEP and any additional meetings (as CSD LEA)
- Advocate for students while placement is needed at RTF
School Counselor
18 Years 10 Months- K-3 School Counselor responsible for 500+ students
- designed and delivered classroom and small-group Developmental Guidance lessons
- member of CSD Student Assistance Program team
- crisis intervention
- individual support
- stakeholder collaboration
- academic supports
- MTSS- schoolwide behavior support programs
- Master Teacher/Counselor
- provided parent programs on a variety of developmental topics
- provided district professional development on SEL topics
- developed Food for Thought staff development monthly PD focusing on Trauma-Centered Best Practices for the classroom (March 2018 - June 2024)
School Counselor
5 Months- Developed and implemented individualized student counseling plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students experiencing personal or academic challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for student success and well-being.
Special Education Support Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Responsible for maintaining weekly MDE case log, coordinating ER/IEP meetings, maintaining IEP files
ESL Instructional Support
10 Years 6 Months- Responsible for planning/instruction of individual and small groupwork in a K-4 ESL classroom
Special Education Teacher
3 Years 9 Months- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and interventions.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning environment.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
Education
Trauma And Resilience in Educational Environments
Master of Science - School Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Student Counseling
Mentoring
Conflict Resolution
Academic Planning
Crisis Intervention
Community Outreach
Mental Health Support
Program Development
Parent and Family Supports
Accomplishments
- served as Master Teacher/ Counselor
- mentored newly hired School Counselors
- supervised School Counselor interns
- served as Elementary School Counselor liaison from 2015- 2024
- wrote and awarded grant to provide SEL programming and supports for all district K-3 classrooms
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Behavioral Health
Timeline
Colonial School District LEA/Liaison
MKTS
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
School Counselor
Colonial School District
08.2005 - 06.2024Read More
School Counselor
HOPE Partnership Middle School
01.2005 - 06.2005Read More
Special Education Support Assistant
Cheltenham School District
01.2004 - 06.2005Read More
ESL Instructional Support
Cheltenham Township School District
10.1994 - 04.2005Read More
Special Education Teacher
Ashbourne School
09.1979 - 06.1983Read More
Eastern Mennonite University
Trauma And Resilience in Educational Environments
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Master of Science from School Counseling
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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