Chloe Cousins
Fairview
Summary
Compassionate Counseling Student Intern with practical experience in mental health counseling and crisis intervention. Strengths include active listening, empathetic communication, and effective problem-solving skills. Impactful contributions in previous internships by implementing successful counseling strategies that improved client wellbeing. Demonstrates strong commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, and personalized client care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Office Educational Assistant
McDowell High School
Erie
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided support to guidance counselors with student scheduling, course selection, and enrollment.
- Organized and maintained student records, including transcripts, attendance, and grades.
- Provided emotional support to students who were struggling academically or socially.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to guidance counselors regarding academic performance.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a positive school environment.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for a successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Instructed individuals in job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
- Guided emotional well-being through one-on-one or group conversations.
- Counseled at-risk youth on decision-making skills and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Counseled students regarding a variety of social, educational, and interpersonal issues.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress or difficulty due to family issues, bullying.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe space for students to express themselves, without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Provided guidance and support to students in academic, personal, social, and career development.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to Guidance departmental functions upon request.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications, Google applications, and Canva.
- Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data regarding counselors' meetings with their caseloads and post-graduation information from seniors.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents, all while pleasantly welcoming and assisting students who came into the office in a warm, organized, and helpful fashion.
BHT Student Intern at Edison Elementary School
Achievement Center
Erie
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Gathered and sorted data for reports and files.
Summer Camp Counselor
Erie Catholic School District
Erie
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of various ages.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among different age groups of campers.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Enforced camp rules and policies, maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.
- Designed and implemented daily activity schedules for groups of campers, promoting teamwork and personal growth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to campers, fostering personal development and well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Clincial Mental Health Counseling
Pennsylvania Western University
Online 06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edinboro University
Edinboro 05-2022
Skills
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Crisis intervention
- Social skill building
- Counseling techniques
- Adaptability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professional demeanor
- Self motivation
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Empathy development
- Emotional regulation
- Trauma-informed care
- Conflict resolution
- Client advocacy
- Microsoft Office
- Autism spectrum support
- Self-esteem building
- Rapport building
- Child Entertainment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Patience and empathy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior assessment
- Data analysis
Certification
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online Course Completion
- 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Response in Children and Families Online Course Completion
- C-SSRS Online Course Completion
Affiliations
- Part-time employee at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Erie, PA since January 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guidance Office Educational Assistant
McDowell High School
03.2023 - 06.2025
BHT Student Intern at Edison Elementary School
Achievement Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Erie Catholic School District
06.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Clincial Mental Health Counseling
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edinboro University
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