Susan Ann Carrell
5333 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 337-8289
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a part-time position as a School Counselor in Academy School District 20 for the 2003-2004 school year.
EDUCATION
Ed.S. School Counseling, University of Florida, December 2002
M.Ed. School Counseling, University of Florida, December 2002
B.A. Social Work, University of Iowa, July 1996
B.S. Psychology, University of Iowa, July 1996
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND MEMBERSHIP
National Certified Counselor (NCC), December 2002
American School Counseling Association
Chi Sigma Iota
SCHOOL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Internship (600 hrs) - Idylwild Elementary School, Gainesville, FL. August 2002 - December 2002
Designed and implemented classroom guidance units. Topics included social skills, career development, conflict resolution and self-awareness. Conducted individual and small group counseling with students to increase academic performance and school attendance. Developed and implemented a new student orientation program led by third grade students. Consulted with teachers to design individual behavior plans for students displaying behavior/academic problems. Attended parent-teacher conferences and consulted with community organizations to sponsor guidance counseling activities. Also created a guidance counseling web page for the school to serve as a resource to families.
Practicum Student (150 hrs) - Eastside High School, Gainesville, FL. January 2002 - May 2002
Conducted large group, individual, and small group counseling. Designed and implemented study groups for underachieving students, large group activities for ESE students and communication units for the Peer Helper Program. Also assisted with standardized testing and career counseling.
Practicum Student (150 hrs) - Lawton Chiles Elementary, Gainesville, FL. August 2001 - December 2001
Conducted classroom guidance, small group and individual guidance. Designed and implemented guidance activities based on students’ individual needs. Topics included self-awareness, friendships and study skills. Consulted with parents and teachers regarding student needs and progress.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Mentor - University of Florida Counselor Education Department, January 2002 - December 2002
Volunteered as a mentor for new student orientation. Contacted students throughout the semester to check on their progress and answer any questions.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Youth Leader, Goldsboro, NC. August 1998 - May 2000
Facilitated and participated in small group and community outreach services with adolescents.
Susan Ann Carrell
5333 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 337-8289
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, Netscape Communicator Web-page Design
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Program Services Director - Health Services Personnel, Kinston, NC. March 1999 - June 2000
Supervised the delivery of direct care services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Developed habilitation plans. Trained employees to work one on one with clients. Conducted employee evaluations and quarterly training seminars.
Habilitation Specialist III - Lenoir County Mental Health Center, Kinston, NC. November 1998 - March 1999
Provided case management services to children and adults with developmental disabilities under the Community Alternatives Program. Monitored and coordinated services. Facilitated team meetings to access client needs and link clients to community resources. Developed annual habilitation plans and spreadsheets to monitor the delivery of services.
Case Manager, Social Worker II - Lenoir County Mental Health Center, Kinston, NC. March 1998 - November 1998
Provided case management services to adults with mental illness. Monitored and coordinated services. Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to assess client needs and progress. Developed annual case management plans. Served as liaison for the state mental hospital.
Case Manager, Social Worker II - Southeastern Center for Mental Health, Bolivia, NC. June 1997 - March 1998
Provided case management services to adults with mental illness in a rural setting. Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans. Coordinated services for clients. Developed and facilitated a weekly social group.
Case Manager - Hancock County Mental Health Center, Carthage, IL. September 1996 - May 1997
Provided case management services to adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans. Organized and facilitated a weekly social group. Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to assess client progress.