EDUCATION Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Education in School Counseling Virginia Commonwealth University Bachelor of Science in Psychology Minor

in Religious Studies ECPI University Associate of Applied Science in Web Design COUNSELING EXPERIENCE Pocahontas Middle School Henrico, VA School Counselor Intern 01/2013 present Provided crisis and academic counseling in all grade levels Taught study skills, diversity, and career exploration classroom lessons Designed and implemented a stress management group program Participated in 504 transition, Response to Intervention (RTI), and attendance meetings Crestview Elementary School School Counselor Practicum Student Led study skills groups with 4th grade students Co-led attention/focusing group for 3rd grade boys Provided crisis counseling for 3rd to 5th grade boys Delivered classroom guidance units on character education Y.E.S. Behavioral Health Day Treatment Counselor QMHP Facilitated group counseling sessions with K-8 students Documented response to interventions and progress towards goals Taught grief/loss, anger management, and study skills lessons Assisted program director in training new staff Henrico, VA 09/2012 12/2012 Richmond, VA Expected 05/2013 Richmond, VA 05/2009

Midlothian, VA 06/2003

Richmond, VA 05/2009 01/2010

WORK EXPERIENCE Department of Disability Services Disability Analyst Prioritized and developed caseloads in accordance with department policy Determined eligibility based on medical, vocational, and school records Consulted with physicians and psychologists to evaluate functioning Conducted training sessions on case management and claims processing Henrico, VA 01/2010 present

The Little Gym Short Pump, Glen Allen, & Midlothian, VA Area Mentor 02/2005 06/2009 Taught motor skill development classes for children ages 6 months to 12 years Organized member appreciation days, birthday parties, and peer training workshops Conducted training sessions on rapport building and skill development

VOLUNTEER WORK St. Andrews School Student Counselor Volunteer Co-led classroom guidance lessons on character education Richmond, VA 04/2011 04/2011

Y.E.S. Behavioral Health Mentor Facilitated group sessions on alternate perspectives Assisted counselors in transitioning between activities All Gods Children Camp Camp Counselor Chaperoned at-risk males ages 10 13 Managed outdoor team building activities

Richmond, VA 10/2010 12/2010

Goochland, VA 07/2008 8/2008

CERTIFICATIONS CPR/First Aid Crisis Prevention (CPI) National Certified Counselor (NCC) Candidate Child Abuse & Neglect Recognizing, Reporting, & Responding for Educators

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counselor Educator Student Network Association (CESNA) Richmond Area Counselor Association (RACA)