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Thomas Harlow

Warrenton,VA

Summary

Strongly upbeat, social justice oriented, and self-motivated school counselor with a calming demeanor who really cares about the students he works with. Able to work well with others creatively and collaboratively. Continuing to grow in skills, but feels confident in the ability to actively listen, problem-solve, and resolve conflicts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counseling Intern

T. C. McSwain Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct services to students through individual sessions, small groups, and classroom guidance lessons.
  • Use data from needs assessments to determine and inform program planning throughout the school year, such as small group topics.
  • Evaluate student data to identify trends in attendance, behavior, and grades to conduct and implement targeted interventions.
  • Promote a positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents often to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
  • Conduct classroom guidance lessons K-5 to enhance student understanding in areas such as careers, kindness and friendship skills.
  • Will assume responsibility for 450+ students as a long-term substitute for the school counselor on maternity leave in April.

Staff Member

Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health
06.2021 - Current
  • Play an integral role in running and organizing community events in the summer.

Transport and set up event materials, run various games and stations, and create positive interactions with community members

School Counseling Practicum Student

Waynesboro High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Regularly met individually with students to confirm academic success, identify problem areas, and build future life goals.
  • Conducted observations of classrooms, attended multidisciplinary team meetings, and led a small group on anxiety skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Additionally, stayed after-school to run the Anime club with my supervisor.

Graduate Tutor

America Reads
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in a kindergarten classroom at Mountain View Elementary School.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, which fostered a more positive learning environment.
  • Worked with building student skills in literacy stations.
  • Read to the classroom and engaged with the students at recess.

Education

Master of Education - Counselor Education

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Youth & Social Innovation

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2023

Associate of Science and Certificate of Education -

Laurel Ridge Community College
Warrenton, VA
05.2020

Leadership & Activities

  • Secretary, Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling and Academic Honor Society, Rho Beta Chapter at the University of Virginia (2023-Present)
  • Social Chair, Counselor Education Student Organization (2023-Present)
  • Member, American School Counselor Association (2023-Present)
  • Member, Virginia School Counselor Association (2023-Present)
  • Head Program Director, Madison House Creativity and the Arts Programs (2022-2023)
  • Childcare Worker, Old Town Athletic Club Kid Care (2021)

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Recipient of the Robert T. Canevari Scholarship, Qualifications included my service to the university and academic excellence.

Timeline

School Counseling Intern

T. C. McSwain Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

School Counseling Practicum Student

Waynesboro High School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Graduate Tutor

America Reads
08.2023 - 05.2024

Staff Member

Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health
06.2021 - Current

Master of Education - Counselor Education

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Youth & Social Innovation

University of Virginia

Associate of Science and Certificate of Education -

Laurel Ridge Community College
Thomas Harlow