LIZZIE O LEARY

733 NE Morgan Portland, OR 97211

503.866.4256 lizzieoleary10@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To provide multicultural counseling services in order to support the social and emotional needs of all students while helping
to maximize their academic achievement and to ensure that all students develop the skills, knowledge and understanding
necessary to be successful in our changing society.
LICENSURE
Initial I School Counselor License
EDUCATION
Portland State University- Portland, OR
Masters of Science in Counselor Education- School Counseling Specialization

Anticipated: July 2015

June 2012- Present

Anticipated Graduation: June 12, 2015

University of Oregon Eugene, OR

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Business

September 2002-June 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kelly Elementary School- Portland Public Schools (School Counseling Intern)
2014-2015
Created and led small group counseling sessions with a focus on social-emotional skill development and friendship
Performed action research utilizing positive behavioral intervention strategies including classroom guidance and small
group counseling focused on school connectedness
Crisis intervention and responsive services for individual students
Lunch and recess supervision
Hosford Middle School - Portland Public Schools (School Counseling Intern)
2014-2015
Individual counseling and mediation with 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Participation on the Student Intervention Team to address academic and/or behavior concerns and interventions
504 planning and maintenance
Created and led a 6th grade girls group with a person centered approach to address social and emotional needs and skills
High School Forecasting
Use of needs assessment and data analysis to identify program needs and/or effectiveness
Conestoga Middle School- Beaverton School District (Effective teaching placement)
Individual and group educational assistance
75 hours of direct classroom instruction
Lesson planning

January-June, 2013

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Volunteer Coach

April-June 2012
Co-lead a group of fifteen 3rd-5th grade girls through the GOTR curriculum at Harrison Park Elementary School
Taught life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Membership in American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Membership in Oregon School Counselor Association (OSCA)
Portland Public School District Student Intervention Team Training
Portland Public School District Suicide Prevention Training
REFERENCES
Ariel Frager, School Counselor at Kelly Elementary School
Sahjo Brown, School Counselor at Hosford Middle School
Dr. Lisa Aasheim, Masters of School Counseling Coordinator at Portland State University

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