Educational Background
Master of Science in Counselor Education McDaniel College Westminster, MD	Bachelor of Arts - English ( Secondary Certification) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
Employment History
August 2008-Present Counselor - Grades 9-12 Windber Area High School Windber, PA  15963	November 2005-August 2008 Counselor - Grades 7-12 Ferndale Area School District Johnstown, PA 15905
August 2001-June 2004 6th Grade Counselor/Student Support Teacher Monocacy Middle School Frederick, MD 21702	August 1994 - June 2001 7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher Monocacy Middle School Frederick, MD 21702
Counseling Responsibilities
Individual Counseling Group Counseling Student Assistance Program - Team Member Dual Enrollment - School Contact Challenge Program - School Contact Job Shadowing - School Contact Class Scheduling Coordinate Team Conferences Organize visitations by college/military/employment representatives SAT/ACT  ASVAB	Maintenance of Cumulative Folders Conflict Resolution Transcript Requests Financial Aid Information Future Career Information - Post-Secondary, Military, Work Scholarship Information Credit Recovery New Student Orientation Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Liason Interest Inventories
Senior Guidance Class
Required as one of the four Core Plus More classes for Seniors  .25 Credit
Guidance Class Objectives
Students will use past experiences and personality styles to evaluate their goals and plan for their final year. Students will define their goals and prepare for next year’s challenges. Students will focus on their college search and learn special application procedures. Students will prepare their applications and track important deadlines. Students will learn how to build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively.	Students will recognize the importance of financial planning and learn how to make education affordable. Students will find productive ways to channel their energy as they wait for news from colleges/military/employment. Students will prepare for next year’s adventure and enjoy their last year of high school. Students will recognize the value of education and learn ways they can personalize their experience. Students will find ways to balance activities to make the most of their school experience and manage their transition into employment/military/college.

 
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