ELYSE BROGDON
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Overview
Graduate student of
Counselor Education at the
University of Virginia
prepared to be a leader and
advocate for high school
students as they grow to
become contributing
members of their
community.
Education
M.Ed. Counselor Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA
Expected May 2017
GPA 4.0
B.A. History
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
May 2013
GPA 3.92
Certifications
Michigan School
Counselor License,
Expected June 2017
National Certified
Counselor,
Expected June 2017
Counseling Experience
Louisa County High School (Mineral, VA)
Internship / August 2016-Present
Deliver individual, small group, and classroom counseling
services to 9th-12th grade students for academic, social-
emotional, and college/career development. Provided over
130 hours of direct counseling services in the Fall 2016
semester.
Designed and implemented Dont Cancel That Class, a
service that allows teachers to bring counseling lessons
into their classrooms during pre-planned absences.
Teach weekly character education lessons for students in
the alternative education program.
Assist in planning and implementation of school-wide
counseling initiatives including bystander training, SAT
preparation, Career Cruising, and National Eating Disorder
Awareness week.
Jackson-Via Elementary School (Charlottesville, VA)
Practicum / February-April 2016
Provided over 50 supervised hours of direct individual,
small group, and classroom counseling services for
students in kindergarten-4th grade.
Consulted with teachers, parents, and other school
counselors to best meet student needs.
Assisted in production of First Friends, a first grade song
and dance performance on friendship.
Achievements
Curry School of Education Outstanding M.Ed. Student,
University of Virginia (2017)
William H. Van Hoose Memorial Award for academic
achievement and commitment to counseling,
University of Virginia (2017)
James B. Angell Scholar (8 consecutive A terms),
University of Michigan (2013)
William J. Branstrom Freshmen Prize (Top 5%),
University of Michigan (2010)
University Honors, University of Michigan (2009-2013)

ELYSE BROGDON
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Leadership
Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Beta
President, 2016-2017
Planned and directed monthly
professional development events
for counseling trainees on topics
including classroom behavior,
suicide, self-care, and job tips.
Cadence Dance Company
Co-President, 2011-2013
Provided executive, technical,
and artistic direction of
auditions, rehearsals, and three
full-length performances for a
group of 15+ dancers.
Volunteer
Hospice of the Piedmont
Center for Children
2015-2016
Supported bereaved children,
teens, and families through
group counseling and art
therapy.
Project Sunshine
2014-2015
Led craft and play events for
children and families in
extended stay hospitals.
Presentations
Beyond the Buzzword: Self-
Care for School Counselors
Presenter, February 2017
Graduate Student Conference
of the Virginia Association for
Counselor Education and
Supervision (VACES),
Old Dominion University
Additional Experience
America Reads (Charlottesville, VA)
Tutor / September 2015-April 2016
Provided one-on-one reading instruction for 1st-6th grade
students with emphasis on word knowledge, comprehension,
and fluency.
Language Stars At-School (Chicago, IL)
Operations Manager / September 2013-April 2015
Managed operations for 300+ foreign language programs taught
by 30 native-speaking teachers in 100+ schools, reaching over
6,000 students in the Chicago-land area.
Built strong relationships with families and school
administrators through quality customer service and
knowledgeable communication on language learning goals.
Developed standard operations manual and teacher handbook,
streamlined internal operations systems, and led team in two
online system overhauls.
Advocated for five teachers as Professional Development Coach,
delivering daily support and seasonal performance reviews.
Directly oversaw operations intern.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
(Ann Arbor, MI)
Docent / Assistant Director, Camp Explorations
May 2011-August 2013
Led educational, non-scripted prehistoric life and ecology tours.
Facilitated group dialogues for 4th-12th grade students to
supplement special exhibit, Race: Are We So Different?
Assisted with curriculum development, materials planning,
counselor training, aftercare arrangements and administrative
duties for museum summer science camp, Camp Explorations.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
(Washington, DC)
Visitor Services Intern / June-August 2012
Led orientations for visitors and school groups of 40 to 150
students.
Delivered over 40 interactive presentations on the museums
architecture and development.
Gained valuable experience in customer service and safety.