Katherine Somer is a school counselor with a Master's degree in school counseling from West Chester University. She has experience as a behavior mentor, counselor intern, and student teacher. Her experience includes individual and group counseling, career counseling, IEP and guidance meetings, behavior management, and data tracking. She is trained in counseling theories, crisis intervention, CPR, and is a mandated reporter.

1. Katherine Somer
163 Larose Drive Coatesville, PA 19320
somer.katy@gmail.com
(484) 832-2518
Professional Summary
Responsible counselor highly trained in research based counseling theories and techniques. A
passionate and motivated advocate for all students. Motivated leader with strong organizational
and prioritization abilities with a drive for excellence.
Education
Master of Education: School Counseling Dec 2015
West Chester University West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education Dec 2012
Temple University Philadelphia, PA
High School Diploma June 2008
Garnet Valley High School Glen Mills, PA
Certification
Educational Specialist I: Elementary and Secondary School Counselor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Experience
Behavior Mentor Jan 2016-Aug 2016
Chester County Intermediate Unit Downingtown, PA
CHAAMP Program (Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress)
 Collect and record data on student progress
 Maintain discipline and other behavior management functions as prescribed by individual
student programs
 Work independently with students in the community following specific student
programming
 Utilize technology to track IEP goal progress and monitor student data
 Use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and de-escalation protocol when necessary
Counselor Intern Aug 2015-Dec 2015
Unionville Elementary School Kennett Square, PA
 Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with students presenting a variety of
issues and concerns such as familial, social, academic, and emotional.
 Utilize comprehensive student data documentation system while recording student progress.
 Regularly participate in Individualized Education Plan team meetings as well as
Instructional Support Team meetings.
 Lead fifth grade curriculum guidance lessons on topics such as career exploration.
 Progress monitoring of students presenting academic and behavioral challenges.
 Experience with de-escalation in the emotional support classroom.
Counselor Intern/Practicum Student Sep 2014-May 2015
Bayard Rustin High School West Chester, PA
 Contribute to the guidance of students in areas of personal/social, academic, and career
areas.

2.  Lead career counseling presentations for students.
 Counsel high school Juniors and Seniors through college/post-secondary application and
acceptance process.
 Facilitate freshman conferences to implement a four-year academic plan of study.
 Consult with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to
discuss students’ progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to
determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
 Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission
requirements, financial aid opportunities, technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
 Develop and facilitate groups such as a “Transition Group” and a “Study Skills Group”
 Extensive use of technology to enhance individual, small group, and large group sessions
and meetings involving students and staff.
Bartender March 2013-Present
Big Fish Grill Glen Mills, PA
 Quickly and confidently communicate with guests in order to establish their needs.
 Extensive customer service skills used on a daily basis.
 Maintain organization and cleanliness of bar area; including daily cleaning and stocking of
appropriate materials.
 Strong knowledge of products and computer usage including payment transactions.
Student Teacher Sep 2012-Dec 2012
Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, PA
 Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those
objectives to students.
 Establish and enforce rules for behavior procedure for maintaining order among students.
 Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and
interests.
Skills
 Exceptional leader
 Career counseling experience
 Reflective listening
 Consultation
 Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
 Experience with PowerSchool, Naviance,
and Google Docs
 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained
 CPR trained
 Mandated Reporter trained
Professional Affiliations
 Member, American School Counseling Association, 2014-Present
 Member, Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honors Society, 2014-Present