DANA D.

EDWARDS
1276 Priestly Drive, Apt. 105 Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 464-4496 edwardsd21@winthrop.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment as a school counselor who utilizes her abilities in organizing, communicating with
students in a constructive, divergent manner, and teaching them positive avenues to cope with challenging
situations. Also, to build meaningful relationships with all students, faculty, and community members.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN COUNSELNG AND DEVELOPMENT
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Concentration: School Guidance and Counseling
Current GPA- 4.0
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
University of South Carolina- Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
GPA- 4.0
Graduate of Honors- Summa Cum Laude
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Presidents List/ USC Upstate School of Education Deans List

USC Upstate Valedictorian Scholar
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
South Carolina State Fair Scholarship
Ashby B. Carter Memorial Scholarship
Sumter Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Herlong Scholarship
South Carolina Coaches Association Scholarship
South Carolina Black Caucus Scholarship

SKILLS

Strong leadership skills

Collaborative worker and approachable
Highly dependable and motivated
Affluent typing skills
Effective interpersonal skills

August 2015 - Current

August 2012 - May 2015

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Rational/Analytical thinker
Effective communication/Oral Skills
Organized
Punctual and Flexible
Fluent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Knowledgeable in child study, 504 and IEP Meetings
Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) & Suicide Assessment (CALM)

INTERNSHIPS & FIELD EXPERIENCES

Internships (School Counseling)

January 2016- April 2016

School(s): Mount Holly Elementary School & Sullivan Middle School (Rock Hill, SC)
Individual Counseling
o Counseled various, diverse students in short-term situations such as anger management,
bullying, communication skills and classroom behavioral issues.
Group Counseling
o Implemented a small group for 3rd and 4th grade girls related to help increase social skills and
self-esteem (met every two weeks).
Classroom Guidance
o Co-taught lessons related to embracing and accepting diversity
o Taught lessons pertaining to bullying coping skills, random acts of kindness and test taking
strategies
School Teams
o Assisted with Club Fridays (Craft Club)
Substitute Teacher (Long Term- 3 weeks)

May 2015

School: Wellford Academy for Science and Technology (Spartanburg District 5)

Grade: Third
Subject(s): Language Arts and Social Studies
Purpose: Provided students with stimulating lessons that correlated with the provided curriculum,
exhibited proficient classroom management techniques and effective communication skills amongst
the school community.

Practicum Student/Student Teaching

Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
Wellford Academy for Science and Technology- Spartanburg, SC (School District 5)
Chapman Elementary School- Spartanburg, SC (School District 7)
o Grade(s): Second and Third
o Subject(s): Social Studies, Language Arts, Science and Math
o Purpose: Assisted teacher in the classroom, developed and presented constructivist lessons to
promote student growth and gained experience within the classroom setting.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Assisted in Highway Clean-Up with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Mentor at Winthrop University
Provided Educators with School Supplies
Assisted at science fair hosted at USC Upstate
Volunteered as a counselor for Presbyterians Are Concerned About
African American Youth Seminar (PCAAY)
Volunteered at Orientation Fair at USC Upstate for incoming students
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
American School Counseling Association
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated

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