3505 SE 182nd Ave.
Gresham, OR. 97030 (503) 762-6180 |
I completed my major internship at Centennial High School located in Gresham OR. I gained invaluable experience in all areas of school counseling and developed a comprehensive view of the school counselor role within the high school setting. The following are a list of the various duties I performed while at Centennial:
- Working with students to develop academic, post-secondary, and personal goals for the year and beyond.
- Taught classroom guidance lessons on various topics including freshman success, college visits and suicide prevention.
- Created and facilitated student groups focused on social connections and student short term and long term goals.
- Collaborate with counselors, teachers and other staff to assess student needs and provide appropriate supports.
- Locate and refer students to appropriate on site and community resources including mental health services.
- Work with students to develop comprehensive class schedules that match and help to support post-secondary goals.
- Participate in school support teams including the alternative placement team and the student intervention team.
- Work with students individually to develop structured academic and behavioral plans
- Communicate with parents to discuss student needs and develop a plan for student success.
- Help to develop and manage student IEP and 504 plans by working with them individually and participating in assessment and eligibility meetings.
- Assist students and parents in registering for SAT tests and submitting FAFSA application.
- Assist students in locating and applying for various scholarships for post-secondary education.