Sarah Nott
Professional School Counselor
RESUME
Professional
Info.
I have experience at all levels of education; K-12.
Elementary: A-C, AGWSR, Mary Welsh, & Kenwood
Middle/Junior High: AC/GC, AGWSR, Williamsburg Jr.-Sr. & Columbus
High School: AGWSR & Liberty
Education
&
Licensure
University of Iowa
Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2019
M.A. School Counseling
100 hours of practicum experience
600 hours of internship experience
State of Iowa
Initial Professional Service License
Professional School Counselor K-8 - 172
Professional School Counselor 5-12 - 173
University of Northern Iowa
Aug. 2013 - May 2017
B.A.
Major Plan 1: Psychology
Major Plan 2: Family Services
Interpersonal Skills
Creative
Enthusiastic
Problem-solver
Empathetic
Collaborative
Organized
Flexible
Resourceful
Technology Skills
Word
PowerPoint
Gmail
Outlook
Professional
Experience
A-C Elementary School & AC/GC Junior High School
PK-8 School Counselor
Aug. 2020 - Current
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Collaborated with staff to create a Culture & Climate Committee
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Organized Advisor Group meetings based on data and staff needs
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Taught introduction to high school lessons to prepare 8th graders for high school (My Academic Plan - "MAP")
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Developed district wide Suicide Protocol with school counselor team
Columbus Middle School
7-8 School Counseling Intern
Columbus Community School District
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019
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Designed academic, career, and social-emotional lesson plans and encouraged critical thinking and teamwork skills
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Provided support to Tier 2 students by conducting small groups tailored to their needs and utilizing Check-In/Check-Out
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Met with individual students as needed to ensure they were receiving evidence-based interventions
Liberty High School
9-12 School Counseling Intern
Iowa City Community School District
Jan. 2019 - May 2019
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Created a stress management toolbox and facilitated small group work with students
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Collaborated with the registrar to collect and analyze data to inform school decisions
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Delivered registration presentations to inform 8th graders and 11th graders about the courses available at the school and how they are connected to career pathways
Mary Welsh Elementary School &
Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School
5-8 School Counseling Intern
Williamsburg Community School District
Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2018
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Taught Second Step classroom lessons to 5th graders and career-focused lessons to 8th graders
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Produced curriculum and ran an empowerment group for 8th grade girls
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Supported individual students with academic, career, and social-emotional dilemmas
AGWSR Elementary & AGWSR High School
K-12 School Counseling Intern
AGWSR Community School District
Aug. 2016 - May 2017
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Created and facilitated the high school's first College and Career Fair
- Discussed schedules as well as postsecondary opportunities with students
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Planned and delivered a comprehensive 4th and 5th grade curriculum in academic, career, and social-emotional domains
Counseling Orientations
Solution-focused
Choice
CBT
Person-Centered/Rogerian
Languages
English
Spanish (4 yrs. in high school)
Work Experience
A-C Elementary School & AC/GC Junior High School
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
School Counselor
Aug. 2020 - Current
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Collaborated with staff to create a Culture & Climate Committee
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Organized Advisor Group meetings based on data and staff needs
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Taught introduction to high school lessons to prepare 8th graders for high school (My Academic Plan - "MAP")
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Developed district wide Suicide Protocol with school counselor team
Iowa City Public Library
123 South Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-356-5200
Teen Center Intern
Nov. 2018 - June 2020
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Taught teens how to behave in a public setting
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Planned special events to encourage teen engagement at the library
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Created unique book displays to increase youth literacy
Foundation 2 - Youth Shelter
3015 12th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-366-8797
Youth Specialist
Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2019
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Planned structured activities for clients
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Encouraged youth to make positive decisions
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Demonstrated appropriate ways to behave around others
Kenwood Leadership Academy
Cedar Rapids Community School District
3700 E Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-558-2273
Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional
Aug. 2017 - June 2018
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Educated kindergarteners in small group settings (e.g. science and literacy)
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Participated in large group instruction of kindergarteners
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Supervised kindergarten behavior during both lunch and recess times