Samantha Seligman has over 10 years of experience as a school counselor and coach in North Carolina and Indiana. She holds advanced licensure as a school counselor in North Carolina and has a Master's degree and Educational Specialist degree in counseling from UNC Greensboro. Currently she is a school counselor at Western Alamance High School where she oversees college and career counseling programs and leads student groups. Previously she has served as department chair and counselor at other North Carolina high schools.

1. Samantha Seligman, M.S. Ed.S
7908 Troxler Mill Road ▪ Gibsonville, NC ▪ (336) 534-8555 ▪ samantha.seligman@yahoo.com
LICENSURE
Advanced North Carolina School Counseling Licensure (K-12) August 2010
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC May 2010
Master of Science & Educational Specialist, Counseling
Specialization, School Counseling
GPA 3.94
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Law and Society
Minor, Organizational Leadership and Supervision & Forensic Science
GPA 3.27
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Western Alamance High School: Elon, NC August 2013-present
School Counselor 450 students 9-12th
grade
 Organize Elon College Fair fieldtrip for all 10th
-12th
graders
 Audit transcripts for NC graduation requirements and Career and Technical Concentrators prior to graduation
 Host parent night presentations regarding college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and standardized tests
 Coordinate PSAT test, distribution, class presentation, and standardized testing information night with current changes
 Maintain counseling website which saw a 20% increase in traffic to over 700 viewers a month
 Present monthly using Naviance career and college planning tool to set SMART goals and asses college readiness
 Introduce junior class to interviewing skills, ACT test preparation, & personality/career inventory
 Share testing information during staff meeting on how teachers can access data and improve student scores
 ASCA National Model creation with a focus on academic and career goals in relation to School Improvement Plan
 Sponsor College Application week in which 315 applications were submitted saving families $18,000
 Supervise Junior Marshals and coordinate senior class awards day for distribution and recognition of scholarships
 Lead student leadership group of 20 upperclassman and freshman orientation for 250 students over two days
 Advise students on using Naviance and Common App for college applications as well as Finish the FAFSA initiative
Western Guilford High School: Greensboro, NC August 2010-July 2013
School Counselor Department Chair; caseload of 350 students 9-12th grade
Supervise six members of student services team during academic year and summer school
Facilitate weekly department meetings, drive monthly agenda, and serve as liaison to administration
Assist in development and modification of master course matrix for academic year
Develop graduation plans with students ensuring appropriate selections for student’s ability and future plans
Collaborate to develop intervention plans to track students at risk of dropping out
Host information session on freshman orientation, organization, time management, study skills, and goal setting
Analyze failure data to assist classroom teachers with instruction and track student progress towards graduation
Present at outreach sessions to increase positive communication with parents and community members
Distance Learning Advisor for 150 students each semester in virtual classrooms
Trained in suicide intervention, CPR/first aid, crisis management, and bullying prevention
Serve on the following committees: Department Chair, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Intervention Support
Team, Western Guilford Leadership Team, Innovations STEM project launch, and Acceleration Credit Recovery
Northwest Guilford High School: Greensboro, NC August 2009-May 2010
School Counselor Intern 450 students 9-12th grade
Served as interim counselor from October 2009-December 2009
Operated from an ASCA management system to promote student success in academic, career and personal settings
Provided counseling services to students on concerns of substance abuse, academic issues, parental concerns, applying
to college, peer mediation, sexual identity, and suicidal ideations
Presented classroom lessons on preparing for college, applying for financial aid, setting goals, and reducing test anxiety
Coordinated and mediated parent/teacher/ student conferences
University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Greensboro, NC January 2009-May 2009
Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic Practicum 55 clients ages 5-22
Counseled students with bipolar, depression, suicidal ideations, academic, career and relationship concerns
 Operated from a solution focused brief therapy and reality therapy perspective

2. EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Alamance Community College: Graham, NC June 2014-present
Reoccurring Financial Aid Intern (summers)
 Trained in Ellucian Colleague from financial aid standpoint and in transcript interpretation
 Tracked documents and communicated with students in regards to their financial aid packages and award letters
 Aided students and parents with weekly FAFSA workshops from set up to completion
 Assisted scholarship committee in selection of recipients
High Point University: High Point, NC June 2011-August 2011
Financial Aid Intern
Documented financial aid packages into High Point University Database
Reviewed student transcripts to ensure proper financial aid/scholarships were being distributed
University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Greensboro, NC August 2008-May 2010
Housing and Residence Life Assistant Coordinator for Residential Life (May 2009-May2010)
Responsible for 200 Greek affiliated women in two residence halls and supervision of six resident advisors
Implemented educational programs based on multicultural, academic, and personal development values
Housing and Residence Life Student Leadership Coordinator (August 2008 – April 2009)
Assisted Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Association, and Resident Advisor Association as advisor
Collaborated with student committee to develop new resident advisor hiring process
Reedy Fork Elementary School: Greensboro, NC August 2008-December 2008
Practicum Student 600 students preK-5th grade
Observed play therapy, classroom guidance, parent meetings, and peer mediations
Generated needs assessments for group involvement and relevance
Montessori of Greater Lafayette: Lafayette, IN August 2007 – May 2008
Early Arrival Coordinator/ Substitute Teacher
Worked with children to develop social skills, sensory motor skills, and establish awareness of environment
Served as a substitute teacher for preschool through sixth grade classrooms
Purdue University: West Lafayette, IN August 2006 – May 2008
University Residences, Staff Resident (May 2007 – May 2008)
Directly supervised 16 resident assistants while working in a hall of 700 residents
Assisted in selection of resident assistants and implemented team-building activities
University Residences, Resident Assistant (August 2006 – May 2007)
Supervised 40 residents in underclassmen residence hall
Designed educational programs on civic engagement, multiculturalism, and personal development
Received 2006-2007 ‘Resident Assistant of the Year’ Award
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Western Alamance High School, Elon, NC August 2013-June 2015
Head Varsity and Junior Varsity Coach
 Combined team record of 27-12 (2014) and 15-12 (2015)
 Third place conference finish and bid to third round of state playoff
 Trained in CPR, first aid, and concussion management
Western Guilford High School, Greensboro, NC August 2010-June 2013
Head Varsity Coach
 Final records of: 7-11 (2011), 9-12 (2012), and 13-12 (2013)
Third place conference finish and first state play-off appearance since 2002 (2012, 2013)
Nominated as conference coach of the year (2012)
Harrison High School, West Lafayette, IN January 2008 – May 2008
Head Junior Varsity Coach
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
North Carolina School Counselor Association (October 2011 – present)
ACT of North Carolina (January 2016 – present)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Alamance Community College, Graham, NC August 2014
Lean Six Sigma-Yellow Belt Certification