34 Pocono Drive

MAGGIE M. DOUGLAS Durham, NC 27705

(610) 331-8827
Professional School Counselor maggiedouglas@live.com

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EDUCATION:

M.Ed. in K-12 School Counseling Graduated May 2017

West Chester University of Pennsylvania (CACREP accredited) GPA: 4.00

B.S. in 7-12 Secondary Education, Minor in English Graduated May 2014

Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College GPA: 3.95

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EXPERIENCE:

Program Assistant Aug. 2017 - Present


University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Honors Carolina Chapel Hill, NC
- Advised high-achieving college students
- Managed application and selection process for 13 scholarships
- Presented scholarship information sessions to 50+ students
- Coordinated applications of 2 Mitchell Scholarship winners and 2 Rhodes finalists

School Counselor (Substitute) May 2017 - June 2017


Methacton SD, Eagleville Elementary School Eagleville, PA
- Performed all school counseling duties
- Led small groups, taught classroom lessons, counseled individuals
- Addressed immediate behavioral concerns and peer conflicts
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators

School Counselor (Intern) Jan. 2017 - May 2017


Methacton SD, Eagleville Elementary School Eagleville, PA
- Counseled students K-4 to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
- Managed crisis situations for bullying, peer conflict, grief, family issues, etc.
- Taught curriculum-based classroom lessons to all grades
- Led small groups for mindfulness, anxiety, friendships, confidence, etc.
- Held regular Lunch Bunch groups to practice social skills and build friendships
- Organized monthly all-school meetings
- Planned Proud To Be ME Week across 5 elementary schools
- Contributed to IEP, 504, staff, and instructional support meetings
- Completed Time on Task student observations
- Consulted with teachers, parents, and administrators to maximize support

School Counselor (Intern) Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016


Colonial SD, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Counseled students 9-12 to address academics, future plans, social concerns, etc.
- Led small groups for new students, at-risk freshmen, and first-generation seniors
- Taught classroom lessons using Naviance software and web programs
- Wrote effective recommendation letters for graduating seniors
- Planned and chaperoned overnight college visit for 44 sophomores, touring 5 campuses
- Participated in IEP, 504, and intervention team meetings
- Attended county-wide counselor meeting for professional development
 Academic Mentor Aug. 2015 - May 2017
West Chester University, Department of Athletics West Chester, PA
- Mentored 40 at-risk student-athletes toward academic and personal goals
- Supported students in crisis and referred to campus counselors
- Conducted small and large groups about time management, study skills, etc.
- Met weekly with colleagues to address concerns and improve methods

Middle School Tutor Nov. 2014 - May 2015

Private Family Schwenksville, PA
- Tutored 6th grade special education student in math, science, ELA, etc.
- Practiced executive functioning skills such as organization and planning ahead
- Cared for child after school using board games, outdoor activities, and reading time

High School English Teacher (Intern) Aug. 2013 - May 2014

State College Area SD, State College Area High School State College, PA
- Created and taught daily lessons using essential questions to structure unit
- Developed behavior management strategies
- Fostered classroom community with large-group team-building activities
- Taught remedial, college prep, honors, and AP classes
- Explored alternative grading methods including grading contracts

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ACHIEVEMENTS:

Presenter, "Go For The Win: A Collaborative Model for Supporting Student-Athletes" July 2016
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) Conference

Presenter, “Exploring Grading Contracts in the English Classroom” May 2014

State College Area SD & Penn State University Teacher Inquiry Conference

Author, Honors thesis: Exploring Grading Contracts in the English Classroom March 2014
Housed in Penn State University Libraries

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CERTIFICATIONS:

NC Professional License for School Counseling K-12

NC Professional License for English 9-12
PA Professional Certificate for School Counseling PK-12
PA Professional Certificate for English & Communications 7-12
PA Act 126 Certificate for child abuse recognizing and reporting
West Chester University LGBTQA+ ally
West Chester University Green Dot bystander training
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) member