Brandy Harpster
Coalport
Summary
Detail-oriented educator with over a decade of experience in counseling and support. Expertise in developing individualized plans and facilitating workshops, ensuring personal safety and well-being through effective communication and intervention strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor/Educator
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
Altoona, PA
08.2013 - Current
- Assessed student needs and developed individualized education plans to support academic growth and social development.
- Developed and facilitated comprehensive workshops focused on equipping students and parents with essential skills in conflict resolution, stress management, and emotional regulation.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring student safety and well-being during critical situations.
- Partnered with educators to assess and identify students requiring additional resources or mental health support.
- Analyzed student requirements through assessments and adapted counseling strategies to maximize support and effectiveness.
- Coordinated regular communication through in-person and phone meetings with parents and guardians to foster engagement.
- Produced comprehensive monthly posts detailing counseling suite updates for distribution to parents, teachers, students, and administrative staff.
Research Specialist
Penn State University
University Park, PA
04.2004 - 09.2013
- Facilitated scheduling of in-person visits with families, focusing on adults and children.
- Established strong connections and gathered educational data from over 1200 families.
- Analyzed team performance metrics and compiled reports to evaluate achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly quotas.
- Conducted assessments on school aged children: WPPSI, Woodcock Johnson, WAIS, PLS, WRAT, Kbit and etc.
- Provided clear and concise explanations of protocols to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Conducted frequent travel to support operational needs and enhance collaboration with stakeholders.
- Facilitated monthly training sessions on updated protocols.
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Penn State University
University Park, PA05-2001
Skills
- Client support
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Attentive listener
- Detail-oriented organization
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective conflict resolution
- Proficient in technology use
Timeline
School Counselor/Educator
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
08.2013 - Current
Research Specialist
Penn State University
04.2004 - 09.2013
M.Ed. - Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Penn State University