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Sara Meyers
2520 Farrel Dr. #319, Columbus, OH 43235 | 740 644 2574 | meyers.384@osu.edu
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2016
Master of Education, Licensed Professional School Counselor, GPA: 4.000
The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Education, GPA: 3.497
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Central Crossing High School, Grove City, OH August 2015-present
School Counseling Intern
• Counseling individual students to provide academic, college and career, and personal and social support
• Co-facilitating Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) group for 9th grade girls
• Collaborating with administrators and counselors to provide programs for students based on need
• Managing a grant for a college readiness program for diverse first generation college-bound students
• Creating needs assessments to describe diverse student needs
• Referring students and providing resources when issues exceed the school counseling scope of practice
Columbus Preparatory Academy, Columbus, OH August 2015-present
School Counseling Intern
• Counseling individual students to provide academic, college and career, and personal and social support
• Facilitating multiple groups based on student needs including a 5th grade coping skills group
• Teaching and creating classroom lessons for K-9 classrooms including anti-bullying curriculum for grades 6-9
• Collecting data on student and school needs through school-wide and parent needs assessments
Office of Student Life, Career Counseling and Support Services, The Ohio State University August 2015-present
Graduate Administrative Associate
• Counseling students related to career paths in individual sessions to reach major and career decisions
• Providing students with resources and knowledge to effectively job campaign using cover letters, resumes, and interviewing skills
• Teaching workshops to student organizations to equip students for the job campaign and search process
• Consulting and collaborating with fellow career counselors to prepare programs, workshops, and groups
• Learning in weekly professional development and supervision in order to develop in career counseling skills
Reynoldsburg High School Summit Campus/OSU Student Support Center, Reynoldsburg, OH February-May 2015
Practicum Student
• Counseled individual students focusing on their academic, college and career, and personal and social development
• Assisted in group counseling using the Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) curriculum
• Taught developmental curriculum to juniors in college and career planning, and sophomores in social and emotional wellness
• Collaborated with teachers and peers in planning a peer-mentoring program for the following school year
Star House Youth Drop In Center, Columbus, OH January 2015-May 2015
Volunteer Monitor
• Built relationships with homeless youth to promote positive thinking and hope in their lives
• Assisted in daily tasks to promote a safe clean environment for the youth
Greene Middle School Counseling Office, Smithville, OH February-April 2013
Undergraduate Student Intern
• Led a formal counseling unit about self-esteem with a small counseling group of sixth grade girls
• Discussed issues of mental health, social environment, academic achievement, etc. with school counselor daily
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Advanced Methods and Assessment and Introduction to Psychology, The College of Wooster January-May 2014
Teaching Assistant
• Supervised and provided feedback to teacher candidates; Presented concepts (Electronic Portfolios and Flipped Classrooms)
• Organized daily classroom logistics such as attendance, paperwork, etc.
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• Facilitated class discussions; Led three exam review sessions throughout the semester; Graded all assessments, exams, class work
• Held weekly office hours for students to engage in assistance with material, and participated in weekly TA-professor meetings
Tenth Grade American History Classroom, Wooster High School, Wooster, OH August-December 2012
Field Experience Student
• Taught two formal lessons on the Industrial Revolution within World History curriculum
• Co-taught informal lessons in the subject of American History as a weekly check for understanding
• Communicated with co-teacher and supervisors regularly related to teaching development and progress
• Completed requirements for Introduction to Adolescent/Young Adult Education course
Fourth Grade Classroom, Cornerstone Elementary School, Wooster, OH January-May 2012
Field Experience Student
• Taught lesson related to use of technology to prepare for the 4th grade OAA
• Provided small group lessons related to OAA practice with student-to-student teaching components
• Collaborated with peers to prepare lessons in the classroom and for course requirements
• Completed requirements for Introduction to Education course
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Independent Study Senior Thesis, The College of Wooster August 2013-May 2014
Close to Home: How a Rural Community Relates to College Decisions in High School Students
• Synthesized previous research in psychology on self-determination theory, rural students, and future goals
• Created and distributed surveys related to research; Calculated statistical data and interviewed participants and shared findings
• Presented research at Symposium Day at College of Wooster and Midwest Psychological Association Conference in Chicago, IL
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Wayne County Young Life, Wooster, OH September 2013-May 2014
Student Staff
• Planned and presented training material to prepare prospective Young Life leaders for future leading experiences
• Collaborated with the Area Director and Staff Administrator to plan leadership meetings, programs, and area communication
• Exemplified excellence in ministry as a Young Life leader running programs, bible studies, and building relationships
• Facilitated a bible study for new Young Life leaders to enhance and encourage in their ministries
Wooster YMCA, Wooster, OH May-August 2012
YMCA Camp Counselor
• Collaborated with co-workers to coordinate daily events; Handled situations professionally among campers and staff
• Provided daily care, recreational activities, and discipline for children with special needs
• Assisted an occupational therapist with supervision of children with autism during therapy on a weekly basis
Meals Together Soup Kitchen, Wooster, OH September 2013-May 2014
Volunteer Server
Served meals and supervised during dinner and participated in clean up weekly
Planned fundraiser events that will be implemented annually within the organization
THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
Gault Alumni Center May 2012-July 2014
Student Assistant
• Prepared, operated, and supervised hospitality center at Alumni Weekend and Homecoming annually
• Handled monetary funds and processed confidential information forms with integrity
• Created and published memory books for 50th class reunions including directories, alumni statements, and class photos
• Executed office tasks including printing and mailing large event files and other preparation for events
• Completed projects as assigned by Alumni Relations and Wooster Fund staff
Center for Diversity and Global Engagement (CDGE) August 2011-May 2012
Student Assistant
• Completed projects for events introduced and hosted by CDGE and created advertisements that promoted events
• Managed email account, attended weekly staff meetings, performed office tasks, and maintained organization within the office
Graystone Consulting, Morgan Stanley, Columbus, OH September-December 2014
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Administrative Intern
• Constructed materials for client investment advisory meetings for financial consultants
• Handled and filed financial statements for financial technical analysts
• Navigated client databases and use information to handle litigation forms with integrity and completed general office tasks
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Young Life Ambassador Team Captain: 2015-present, Columbus City Christian ministry, support for Centennial HS Young Life
• Young Life Leader: 2011-2014, Wayne County Christian ministry, mentor at Dalton High School
• Dalton High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach: 2012-2013, supervised and led squad at games and daily practices
• New Student Orientation Committee: 2011-2012, planned and executed New Student Orientation at the College of Wooster
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Knowledgeable in the following educational databases and systems: Naviance, PowerSchool, and Infinite Campus
• Proficient with Macintosh and PC operating systems and Microsoft Office products
• Exposure to Datatel Colleague, Filemaker, and 3D