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PROJECTS

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KELSO'S CHOICES

To support students' developing social and problem solving skills, I introduced Kelso's Choices at the elementary level (1st - 5th grade). I modeled for teachers at two professional developments about how to present Kelso's Choices to students. I also collaborated with admin to supply each classroom with Kelso's Choices posters and compile bilingual resources that teachers can use to reinforce the 9 skills with their classes.

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PEN PAL

To support connectedness for students during the COVID-19 pandemic, I collaborated with the secondary school counselor to implement a pen pal exchange project between students in 5th and 6th grade. This project provides 6th grade students the chance to reflect on their new role as middle school students and 5th grade students the chance to ask questions in preparation for their upcoming transition to middle school.

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MOOD METERS

Based on the RULER intervention created by CASEL at Yale, I adapted the Mood Meter tool to each grade (1st - 5th). During back-to-school week, my department presented the tool to teachers and explained the research behind the RULER approach (Recognizing Understanding Labeling Expressing and Regulating emotions). We encouraged them to use this tool daily with their classes to establish a positive class atmosphere.

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FLAT JEFF / PERSONNAGE APLATI(E)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, my department and I introduced the Flat Jeff project to promote a continued sense of school belongingness despite distance learning. Based on the Flat Stanley Project, students in grades 1 - 3 designed their own paper person and introduced them to their class. Each week, students are given a different prompt covering topics such as what they are looking forward to and what they have learned during the time at home.

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WEEKLY TIPS NEWSLETTER

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, my department and I developed weekly newsletters for families. Topics included Adjusting to Change, Stress and Anxiety, Frustration, Communication and Conflict, Self-Care, Managing Uncertainty, and Staying Connected. Click the image above for a sample newsletter.

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STAFF SHOUT-OUT WALL

To support teacher morale during the new year, I set up a "shout out wall" where teachers could post encouragements or thank yous (anonymously or not) to other staff members

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MEDIATION SHEETS (3RD - 5TH GRADE)

I use these mediation sheets with older students to help support communication during arguments or conflicts. Click the image above for the full document.

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MEDIATION SHEETS (1ST - 2ND GRADE)

I created these mediation sheets for younger students to help support communication during arguments or conflicts. Click the image above for the full document.

GRADUATE WORK

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CAPSTONE PROJECT

Spring 2019

As part of my capstone course, I designed a complete school counseling program rooted in the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) model for a hypothetical school that I designed. The project discusses my program vision, mission, beliefs, goals, interventions, and data and includes Foundation, Management, Delivery, and Accountability components that would be necessary to apply for RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) status. Many of the groups and interventions discussed in the program were ones that I have already implemented in schools.
Note: This is a very large document. A summary can be found below in the next section.

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CAPSTONE SUMMARY

Spring 2019

Click the image above to see an infographic poster summarizing my capstone project.
Note: In order to protect the schools and students that I worked with, some data has been fabricated or altered and does not reflect that of any one school.

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ADVOCACY PROJECT

Fall 2018

As part of my internship at Greenbelt Elementary, I conducted a data-driven advocacy project to close the achievement gap between white and minority students at the school. I obtained both standardized test and grade data and conducted a three-part intervention to contribute to closing that gap via study skills small groups, a parent program on growth mindset, and a 4th grade pilot study buddies program.

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ADVOCACY PROPOSAL

Spring 2018

As part of my multicultural course, I proposed an advocacy program designed to benefit students struggling with anxiety within my practicum site. As a high school known for their rigorous Science and Tech program, the school's population includes many students who are struggling with anxiety both outwardly and in silence. The proposed hypothetical intervention was a program to be rolled out over a four-year period via classroom lessons, teacher and parent workshops, small groups, and a peer counselor program. The purpose of the program would be to educate the school population on anxiety and coping skills, as well as create an accepting cultural that normalizes living and coping with anxiety.

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