Emily Gerlach
Lancaster
Summary
Compassionate individual with over a decade of experience working with children and youth, seeking a position in School-based Counseling. Passionate about mental health, education, art, and building a stronger community by investing in youth and their families. Pursuing a Master's degree in School Counseling, as well as professional counseling licensure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Hempfield School District
Lancaster
12.2025 - Current
- Experience at both Centerville Middle School and Rohrerstown Elementary School
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with students
- Assisted students in exploring academic and career options
- Collaborated with teachers to develop student support plans
- Facilitated groups to support social and academic skills
- Supported review and implementation of 504 Plans
Graduate Assistant
Millersville University
Millersville
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported director of Art Education in program administration
- Organized materials and graded undergraduate work
- Assisted with research and editing of manuscripts
Assistant Teacher
Manor Church Preschool
Lancaster
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for preschoolers
- Facilitated activities that promoted social and emotional development
Volunteer & Teacher
Global Ministries & TEAM
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Taught at-risk teens in various settings
- Developed educational materials tailored to cultural contexts.
- Completed lay counseling training to enhance trauma-informed support skills
Teacher, Sixth Grade
All Nations Christian Academy
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Lead teacher for sixth grade classroom in international school
- Taught ESL classes to community children after school
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Millersville University
05.2026
B.S. - Art Education
SUNY, Buffalo State College
05.2011
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Academic advising
- Career exploration
- Social & Emotional education
- Student support plans
- Trauma-informed care
- Art as therapy
- Multicultural competence
References
Available upon request
Certification
School Counseling Certification K-12 (Upon completion of Praxis)
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Hempfield School District
12.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Millersville University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Teacher
Manor Church Preschool
08.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer & Teacher
Global Ministries & TEAM
01.2013 - 12.2020
Teacher, Sixth Grade
All Nations Christian Academy
08.2011 - 06.2012
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Millersville University
B.S. - Art Education
SUNY, Buffalo State College