Joshua D. Stepney is seeking a position as a professional school counselor with over 4 years of experience in student teaching, mentoring, and clinical internships working with public school systems. He has a Master's degree in School Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, both from Frostburg State University. His resume outlines his extensive experience in career counseling, academic advising, student development, and other core competencies for counseling students.

1. Joshua D. Stepney
139 Cove Point Rd, Lusby, Maryland 20657 * (410) 449-9732 * josh10991@hotmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Professional School Counselor graduate with clinical/internship experience working directly with public school systems
and 4+ years of student teaching and mentoring for higher education. Possesses effective leadership skills, efficient
communication skills, quick decision making abilities, and exquisite interpersonal skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Career Counseling
 Conflict Resolution
 Mentoring
 Time Management
 Study Skills
 Student Counseling
 Academic Advising
 Student Development
 Higher Education
 Teaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARKS & RECREATION, PRINCE FREDRICK, MD
Customer Service Attendant III, February 2016 – present
 Provided 1-1 assistance with the public community
 Promoted excellent customer service
 Handled money transactions
NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL, ACCIDENT, MD
Instructional Assistant, August 2015-January 2016
 Provided 1-1 assistance for student with disability
 Counseled student concerning social, academic, and personal skills
 Promoted healthy learning environment
 Facilitated transition from elementary to middle school
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PROGRAMS ADVANCING STUDENTS SUCCESS (PASS)
FROSTBURG, MD
Peer Assisted Learner, August 2015-January 2016
 Collected, organized, and evaluated student's study skills
 Modeled best practices for academic success
 Informed students about various time management skills
 Helped students gain a deeper understanding of course materials
XEROX/ACS, FROSTBURG, MD
Customer Care Representative, December 2013-September 2015
 Provided customer service
 Handled confidential medical records
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PROGRAMS ADVANCING STUDENTS SUCCESS (PASS)
FROSTBURG, MD
Student Assistant, August 2011-July 2015
 Managed and organized appointments for students
 Distributed and Processed various tests
 Assisted Director of Learning Support/Disability Office with student
 Helped with freshman orientation preparation and testing
MCDONALD’S, FROSTBURG, MD
Cashier, July 2012-May 2015
 Provided friendly and efficient customer service
 Handled money transactions
 Maintained store appearance

2.  Assisted in cooking/preparing food
NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL, ACCIDENT, MD
Internship, March 2015-May 2015
 Assisted with guidance lessons
 Facilitated group counseling sessions
 Helped with individual counseling sessions
 Aided in the Continuum of Personal Adjustment (CPA) classroom
FORT HILL HIGH SCHOOL, CUMBERLAND, MD
Internship, January 2015-March 2015
 Facilitated individual counseling sessions
 Helped with post-secondary advancement with career and college readiness
 Coordinated and guided guidance lessons
 Advocated for students to prosper and thrive
SOUTH PENN ELEMENTARY, CUMBERLAND, MD
Practicum, September 2014-December 2014
 Assisted students in class setting
 Helped school counselor with student learning
 Coordinated and guided guidance lessons
 Advocated for students to prosper and thrive
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT, FROSTBURG, MD
Developmental Mathematics Lecture Assistant, August 2012-May 2013
 Assisted in grading papers
 Helped foster learning environment
 Tutored students who needed extra help
 Coordinated and guided students to function properly in class environment
 Assisted in teaching Developmental Mathematics 100
 Academic example for first year students
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FROSTBURG, MD
Undergraduate Learning Assistant, August 2012-May 2013
 Aided psychology students with work
 Helped foster learning environment
 Assisted with grading students work
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FROSTBURG, MD
Lab Assistant, August 2012-May 2013
 Coordinated and guided students to function properly in class environment
 Assisted in teaching psychology 150
 Helped foster learning environment
 Academic example for first year students
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PROGRAMS ADVANCING STUDENTS SUCCESS (PASS)
FROSTBURG, MD
Peer Mentor, August 2011-May 2013
 Collected, organized, and evaluated student coursework
 Advised and counseled students concerning various majors
 Modeled best practices for academic success
 Informed students about various campus resources
 Facilitated with the academic advising process for first year students
BEALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FROSTBURG, MD
Service Learning, August 2012-December 2012
 Assisted students in class setting
 Helped teacher with student learning
 Coordinated and guided children to function properly in new environments
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FROSTBURG, MD

3. Child Care Program, January 2012-May 2012
 Coached appropriate behavior for children at day care
 Coordinated and guided children to function properly in new environments
 Designed intuitive ways to play and educate children minds
MCDONALD’S, SOLOMONS, MD
Cashier, May 2011-July 2012
 Provided friendly and efficient customer service
 Handled money transactions
 Maintained store appearance
 Assisted in cooking/preparing food
EDUCATION
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, FROSTBURG, MD
Masters of Education in School Counseling, August 2015
 GPA: 4.0/4.0
 Graduated with Honors
 Nominated for The Father Ed Hendricks Award (2015)
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, FROSTBURG, MD
Bachelors of Science in Psychology with minor in Sociology, May 2013
 Cum Laude
 Dean’s List
 GPA 3.5/4.0
 Certificate in Child and Family Psychology (2013)
 Judith G. Wolfe Excellence Award (2013)
 Psi-Chi Award
 Trio Scholarship
 SMDCAN Award
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Office
 Experience with disable students
 Experience with Emotionally Disturbed students
 Experience with Higher Education transitions and placement