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    Chelsea Foster is a certified K-12 school counselor seeking a position as a school counselor. She has a master's degree in school counseling and 5 years of experience providing counseling services to students. She is dedicated to helping students achieve success in school and develop life skills. Her experience includes individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, coordinating treatment plans, and consulting with teachers, parents and other professionals. References praise her clinical skills, positive attitude, and ability to establish rapport with students.

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    Chelsea Foster is a certified K-12 school counselor seeking a position as a school counselor. She has a master's degree in school counseling and 5 years of experience providing counseling services to students. She is dedicated to helping students achieve success in school and develop life skills. Her experience includes individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, coordinating treatment plans, and consulting with teachers, parents and other professionals. References praise her clinical skills, positive attitude, and ability to establish rapport with students.

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    Chelsea Foster, M.S. Ed.

    , NCC
    35 Robinson Run Road, McDonald, PA 15057
    724-554-9807
    [email protected]
    Professional
    Profile
    Objective: To promote
    and essentially obtain a
    career as a school
    counselor. Dedicated to
    helping all students
    achieve success in
    school and develop into
    contributing members of
    our society. Willing to
    become involved in
    extracurricular activities
    including athletics such
    as Softball, Volleyball,
    and/or Cheerleading.

    Masters level certified K-12 school counselor with five years of


    clinical experience, with a special focus on students in the school
    setting, coupled with knowledge and experience regarding
    serious emotional and behavioral disturbance in children and
    adolescents.

    Eligible for Licensure

    Honors graduate of 3.9 of Masters degree.

    Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPI.

    Mrs. Foster provided


    strong service delivery
    at Canon-McMillan.
    Shes a quick learner,

    has good clinical insight


    and is not rattled in a
    crisis situation.
    Bob Chuey, M.S., Ed.S
    Canon-McMillan Special
    Education Coordinator
    Mrs. Foster is a highly
    dedicated professional
    who understands her
    role and strives to
    provide the most
    effective mental health
    services for her
    students.
    Jerry Wessel, L.S.W
    Clinical Supervisor
    Wesley Spectrum
    Services

    Certified K-12 school counselor, Master of Education in


    School Counseling, Graduate Certificate in Sports
    Counseling, Bachelors Degree in Human Development
    and Family Studies, Minor in Psychology.

    Experienced in implementing the American School


    Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, also a
    member.
    Dedicated to the field of school counseling and gaining
    personal growth and professional development.
    Advocate for student participation in extra-curricular
    activities as a means of developing essential life skills.
    Demonstrates computer literacy in the use of computer
    software such as Powerschool, Word, Powerpoint and
    Excel in order to perform essential school counselor duties
    (retrieval of student information, maintaining student
    attendance, etc).

    Education, Honors, and Certifications


    K-12 School Counseling Certificate
    Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2013
    Master of Science in Education / School Counseling
    California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
    Sports Counseling Certificate
    California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
    Honors Graduate
    California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
    Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family
    Studies / Minor in Psychology
    The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2010
    Deans List Achievement
    The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2009 to
    2010

    Chelsea Foster has


    demonstrated excellent
    clinical skills and has
    been a pleasure to work
    with at South Fayette
    Township High School.
    Christine Lane, M.S. Ed
    Former Supervisor
    High School Counselor
    South Fayette Township
    High School
    Our students benefited
    from Mrs. Foster's
    positive attitude and
    kind heart. She would
    be a valuable team
    member in any school.
    Shannon Balch, M.S. Ed
    Assistant Principal
    Burgettstown
    Elementary Center
    Her empathy and
    compassion is evident
    with everyone she works
    with. She establishes an
    excellent rapport with
    students, families, and
    staff.
    Jessica Grasha, M.S. Ed
    Former Supervisor
    School Counselor
    Burgettstown
    Elementary Center
    I have learned a lot
    about myself from Mrs.
    Foster I know she will
    make the same
    difference in others to

    Key Qualifications
    Eligible for Licensure
    Certified in K-12 School Counseling in Pennsylvania
    Certified in Therapeutic Crises Intervention (TCI)
    Implement structured lessons designed to help students attain
    the desired competencies and to provide students with the
    knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their
    developmental level.
    Coordinate ongoing systematic activities designed to assist
    students in establishing personal goals and developing future
    plans.
    Provide responsive services to meet students immediate needs
    and concerns through counseling in individual and small group
    settings.
    Provide indirect student services on behalf of students as a result
    of interactions with others including referrals for additional
    assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers,
    other educators and community organizations.
    Assist student athletes in maximizing their personal, academic,
    and athletic potential through a proactive, growth-oriented,
    approach that incorporates the principles of counseling, career
    development, movement science, psychology, and lifespan human
    development.

    Employment
    School-Based Therapist II, March 2013 to Present
    Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA
    Canon McMillan, Keystone Oaks, Mount Lebanon, Norwin, and
    Pittsburgh
    Public School Districts

    Provide individual and group counseling services to


    students with mental health diagnoses at the elementary,
    intermediate, middle, and high school level.

    Support and assist students to maximize their school


    experience and academic potential through therapeutic
    services.

    Provide clinical leadership and consultation to


    educational staff through education of the implications of
    a mental health diagnosis as it affects learning as well as
    student-specific consultation.

    Consult, collaborate, and coordinate with school


    personnel, community services and families on behalf of
    students.

    Maintain confidentiality and proper online medical


    documentation of therapeutic services.

    Coordinate the development and implementation of a


    plan of treatment for identified students (including
    behavior intervention plans and crisis plans).

    Support and implement positive strength-based


    strategies utilizing positive behavior support approach.
    Mental Health Therapist, June 2013 to October 2013

    come.
    Former High School
    Student
    South Fayette High
    School
    My passion coupled
    with my education,
    experience, and skills
    will allow me to continue
    my professional growth
    as a counselor in this
    ever-changing society.
    Chelsea Foster, M.S. Ed.,
    NCC

    Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA

    Provided therapeutic services to students at the


    middle school level with serious emotional or behavioral
    health disturbance and autism and their families located
    at Wesley Highland Services school-based partial hospital
    program and Wesley Spectrum Academy.

    Consulted and collaborated with Psychiatrist and other


    school staff members regarding students mental health
    treatment.

    Supported and assisted students to maximize their


    school experience and academic potential.

    Provided crisis support within the school day as well


    as out of the building field trips.

    Maintained confidentiality and proper online medical


    documentation of therapeutic services.

    Coordinated the development and implementation of a


    plan of treatment for identified students (including
    behavior intervention plans and crisis plan).

    Field Experience in Counseling


    Guidance Counselor Intern, August 2012 to December
    2012
    South Fayette Township High School, McDonald, PA

    Participated in Student Assistance team meetings


    consisting of other professional school personnel.

    Provided therapeutic individual and group counseling


    services.

    Connected students with educational resources pertaining


    to life after high school.

    Provided assistance with administering the Pennsylvania


    System of School Assessment (PSSA).

    Developed a goal-oriented psychoeducational group to


    improve students level of functioning.

    Chaperoned various college and career planning field


    trips.

    Maintained necessary paperwork and record keeping.

    Preserved the confidentiality of student records and


    information at all times.
    Guidance Counselor Intern, January 2012 to December
    2012
    Burgettstown Elementary Center, Burgettstown, PA

    Conducted individual therapy sessions for students ages


    five to eleven.

    Consulted with parents, teachers, administrators and


    other school professionals regarding student concerns.

    Provided assistance with administering the Pennsylvania


    System of School Assessment (PSSA).

    Maintained necessary paperwork and record keeping.

    Connected students and families with community service


    and resources agencies.

    Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational groups to


    enhance students academic, personal/social and career
    development.

    Preserved the confidentiality of student records and


    information at all times.

    Sports Counseling Intern, July 2012 to August 2012


    South Fayette Township High School, McDonald, PA

    Developed a PowerPoint presentation to promote good


    Sportsmanship among high school varsity athletes.

    Incorporated data and information obtained from current


    research on Sports Counseling to foster character
    development.

    Utilized PowerPoint skills to design a presentation that


    would interest high school athletes.
    Therapeutic Staff Support, August 2011 to September
    2012
    Behavioral Dynamics, INC, Washington, PA

    Implemented interventions to correct behavioral deficits


    for children and adolescents with mental health
    diagnoses.

    Consulted with professionals regarding client progress.

    Provided therapeutic interventions in the home,


    community and school settings.

    Transferred skills and interventions to clients families,


    other caregivers and teachers.

    Maintained necessary paperwork to track clients


    progress.

    Preserved the confidentiality of student records and


    information at all times.
    2010

    Guidance Counselor Intern, August 2010 to December


    Claysville Elementary, Claysville, PA
    Joe Walker Elementary, Washington, PA

    Created and delivered classroom guidance lessons to


    foster character development, conflict resolution and
    interpersonal skills, along with other relevant topics.

    Designed and implemented small psychoeducational


    group activities for students around topics of social skills,
    anger management and self-esteem.

    Assisted students with educational and emotional needs to


    foster academic and personal development.

    Consulted with teachers regarding student needs and


    concerns.

    Supervised students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,


    schoolyards, and on fieldtrips.

    Preserved the confidentiality of student records and


    information at all times.
    America Reads Employee, August 2009 to August 2010
    The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

    Provided one-on-one reading and comprehension support


    to students.

    Collected data pertaining to students academic


    performance in order to track progress.

    Supported students with developmental disabilities in the

    classroom and on fieldtrips.


    2009

    Assistant Group Supervisor, May 2008 to December


    Kids Unlimited, Canonsburg, PA
    Assisted lead teachers with developmental activities and
    childcare for children, infants, and toddlers

    Engaged children in various activities, including group


    discussions, games, music, arts and crafts

    Supervised children in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,


    schoolyards, and on fieldtrips.

    Professional Affiliations
    Member of the American School Counselor Association

    Online Portfolio
    chelseafoster.weebly.com

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