SAMANTHA HARDING

Sh5@pdx.edu | (503)750-0360 | samanthaharding.weebly.com

I am a collaborative, results oriented School Counselor who is creative in my approach and thought.
Im committed to creating a positive school climate within diverse populations while focusing on
eliminating barriers to meet the varying needs of all students and families.
EXPERIENCE

METZGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERN September 2015 - Present

Met student needs through individual counseling, group counseling and classroom
guidance lessons.

Created, modified and maintained individual student behavior plans utilizing data to
inform process.

Connected students and families to community resources.

Conducted individual classroom and recess observations to inform possible

intervention strategies.

Collaborated with teachers, administrators and families to unify support for students.

Co-lead Pancake Incentive Program to reduce tardiness and attendance concerns.

Assisted with creating and maintaining 504 plan caseload and accommodations.

HAZELBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL - INTERN September 2015 - Present

Met student needs through individual counseling, group counseling and classroom
guidance lessons.

Facilitated student lunch groups to foster social skills and connections.

Designed and facilitated an academic intervention for at risk 8th graders failing 2 or
more core classes.

Presented ACT and ACT Profile results to individual students creating a forecasting
plan for high school, career and college readiness.

Assisted with AVID implementation (pilot year) through parent newsletters, small
group tutorials, field trip and guest speaker coordination.

STUDENT TEACHER January 2013-June 2014

Prepared and taught Pre-Algebra lessons to combined 7th and 8th grade classes.

PORTLAND STATE COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER - PRACTICUM STUDENT

September 2014 - July 2015

EDUCATION

Maintained individual case files and confidential records.

Provided individual, couple and family counseling to individuals dealing with grief
and loss, relational distress, anxiety, trauma, depression and difficulties with selfesteem and transitions.

Strengthened mental health through best therapeutic approach for each client
including; person-centered, brief-solution focused and play therapy.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN

SCHOOL COUNSELING: Portland State University June 2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES:
Oregon State University June 2011

TECHNICAL
SKILLS

Proficient with Synergy, ACT Profile and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)