This document is a resume for Andrea J. Sadow that outlines her experience and qualifications for a school counseling position. She has over 10 years of experience in developmental psychology and school counseling. Her most recent position was as a leave replacement school counselor where she provided counseling services and coordinated prevention programs. She also completed a year-long internship developing and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.

1. Andrea J. Sadow
906 Ridgewood Road, Millburn, NJ 07041
973-493-5020 asadow@comcast.net
Summary:
 Creative, hard working and passionate individual.
 Developmental psychology experience provides an understanding of children’s
cognitive development and how it influences their behavior.
 1 year long internship provided first-hand experience in planning and implementing a
comprehensive school counseling program in a top rated school district.
 Leave replacement position demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to quickly
stabilize the school’s counseling program.
Key Strengths:
Dependable -- Organized -- Detail Oriented -- Approachable -- Empathetic
EDUCATION
Post-Master’s Specialization, School Counseling, Caldwell College 2011
Ph. D. Program in Developmental Psychology, Graduate School 2000
& University Center, The City University of New York (A.B.D.)
M.A. Psychology, Hunter College, The City University of New York 1993
B.A. Psychology, Rutgers University 1988
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
School Counselor (Leave Replacement) (2-5)
Springfield Public Schools,Springfield, NJ 2012 - present
Classroom/Large Group Lessons – Teach weekly character education lessons for entire student
body. Lead class discussions of topic related DVDs & stories, role playing, creative art,
and movement. Topics include Respect, Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Bullying
Awareness, Communication Skills, and Career Education.
Small Group Counseling – Coordinate one time, weekly or biweekly small group meetings to
bring students together in a safe and friendly environment. Discuss topics such as
transitions, friendship/social skills, boys’ relationships with each other, girls’ relationships
with each other, changing families, and anger management.
Individual Counseling – Meet with students as needed to address sudden or ongoing problems
that interfere with students’ daily learning. Offer mediation to students for conflict
resolution.
Anti-Bullying Specialist – Investigate and report any acts of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying
to comply with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
Emergency/Crisis Committee – Assist building administrator during drills or actual emergency
situations
Weekly I&RS & CST Meetings – Collect and distribute documents , schedule meetings with
parents, teachers, and I&RS committee members. Document strengths and concerns of
students, interventions used, and committee recommendations. Attend CST meetings to
contribute information about student progress.
Consultation with Teachers and Staff – Ongoing discussion of academic, social, or behavioral
concerns of students. Provide plans for teachers to use as follow-up lessons to character
education themes.
Municipal Alliance Meetings – Monthly meetings to report character education programs and
activities that are ongoing in the schools and funded by the Municipal Alliance.
School-wide Prevention Activities – Plan and implement Week of Respect and Red Ribbon Week
lessons and activities.

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School Counseling Intern (K-5)
School District of the Chathams, Chatham, NJ 2010 – 2011
Classroom and Small Group Lessons – Plan and implement units for K-5 classes or small groups.
Direct games, reading, discussions, group and individual projects, role playing, use of
interactive software to cover these topics:
 Social Skills – empathy, problem solving, listening, joining into groups
 Bullying Awareness – accepting differences, defining roles, problem solving
 Anger Management / Self Control
 Transitions
 New Student Groups – plan and lead meetings during first month of school
Individual Counseling – Acute and long term problems of K-5th graders addressed using role
play, games, books, talk therapy and problem solving techniques:
 Anxiety Disorders – selective mutism, separation anxiety
 Friendship difficulties
 ADHD symptoms – hyperactivity, impulse control
 Divorce / Separation
 Family Illness
Biweekly I&RS Meetings
 Contribute to team discussions with teachers, administrators, Child Study Team and
parents regarding behavioral and academic concerns of 4th and 5th graders.
 Create behavioral plans to address specific problems.
Friendship Team – Goal is for a rotating team of 3rd graders to ensure that all children have
someone to play with at recess.
 Conduct weekly meetings to hear students’ experiences and self-reflections
 Provide students with feedback and suggestions
 Improve program based on students’ evaluations
Private Therapist Collaboration – Support students and their families through collaboration with
their private therapists.
School Counseling Brochure – Collaboratively created and published a school counseling
brochure for grades K-5.
Parent Book Talk – Participated with school counselor in planning and implementing a book talk
for parents of 4th and 5th graders: Best Friends, Worst Enemies by Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Professional Workshops attended:
 Collaborative Problem Solving by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
 Introduction to and use of DYFS services
 Community Resources utilization
 Proctoring NJASK
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Director of Children’s Programming
South Mountain Yoga, South Orange, NJ 2006 – 2012
 Designed a yoga program and curriculum for children aged 3-17 years
 Hired and manage a staff of 8 teachers
 Conduct ongoing teacher training and supervision
 Schedule, sales and marketing , client relations, party planning, payroll
Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher
South Mountain Yoga, South Orange, NJ 2006 – present
 Teach weekly classes in studio, preschool, and elementary school settings

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 Coordinate and implement large group events, including birthday parties, scout troop
meetings, elementary school classroom yoga
 Conduct private sessions
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American School Counselor Association
New Jersey School Counselor Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
President of Preschool Parents’ Association
Class Parent for Elementary School Classrooms
Creator and Chairperson of PTO Environmental Committee
Chairperson of Elementary School Annual Spring Fundraiser
Chairperson of PTO Art Appreciation Committee