Samantha Adams
Washington,PA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Proficient manager of time, schedules and program objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Avella Area School District
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinator: SAP, PSSA/Keystone, College Board testing (AP, PSAT-10 , PSAT-NMSQT), SSD College Board point of contact.
- Management and revision of the Chapter 339 plan
- Perkins Committee Stakeholder
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Psychotherapist
Aurora Health Services
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Conducted successful Telehealth therapy sessions with clients with ages ranging from 6-36.
- Counseled up to 10 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAYADA
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
School Counselor
Chartiers Valley School District
01.2022 - 08.2022
- 750 students: school counselor ratio, with over 15 different groups conducted with and for students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
ESY School Counselor
Mount Lebanon School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Health Services Clerk/ High School Health Aide
Mount Lebanon School District
12.2010 - 01.2022
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting children's medical needs for expected date.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Arranged and organized all district health office materials, contents and supplies.
- Documented student vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising certified school nurse.
- Responded to student requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Handled numerous parent calls per day to address parent student inquiries and concerns
- Cared for over 40 students each day with quality-driven support
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2019
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
Uniontown, PA09.2010
Skills
- PSSA Coordinator
- Keystone Coordinator
- AP/College Board Testing Coordinator
- Nocti Testing Coordinator
- SAP Trained/ SAP Coordinator
- Scholarship Experience
- Conflict Resolution/ Peer Mediation
- Behavior Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Truancy
- Problem Solving
- Abuse Identification
- Emotional Support
- Enrollment Planning
- Class Schedule Preparation
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 10 years
- Certified School Counselor
- National Certified Counselor- NCC
Upcoming Professional Development
Trauma Informed Training
Summer 2024
EDMR Training
Summer 2024
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Summer 2024
Timeline
School Counselor
Avella Area School District
07.2022 - Current
ESY School Counselor
Mount Lebanon School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Psychotherapist
Aurora Health Services
02.2022 - 12.2023
School Counselor
Chartiers Valley School District
01.2022 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAYADA
01.2016 - 02.2023
Health Services Clerk/ High School Health Aide
Mount Lebanon School District
12.2010 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 10 years
- Certified School Counselor
- National Certified Counselor- NCC
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