School Address

Sarah Mallon
https://smallon.weebly.com Permanent Address
128 N Gill St. Apt. 6G smallon959@gmail.com 394 Arden Road
State College, PA 16801 412.420.4813 Pittsburgh, PA 15216

EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________________
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Master of Education: Counselor Education May 2018
 School Counseling Emphasis GPA: 3.88
Bachelor of Science: Rehabilitation and Human Services August 2016
 Special Education Minor GPA: 3.58

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT___________________________________________________________________
National Counselor Certification (NCC) April 2018
Professional School Counselor Certification (Pennsylvania, K-12) December 2017
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification November 2017
Chi Sigma Iota Professional Honor Society, Wellness Chair February 2017
American School Counselor Association, Member November 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________________
School Counselor Intern / Long-Term Substitute Bellefonte, PA
Benner Elementary School January 2017 - Present
 Provided individual and group counseling to meet the socioemotional, academic, and college/career readiness needs of 250 students
 Actively participated in IEP, Tier 2, and Emotional Support Team meetings to establish individualized achievement plans for students
 Directed classroom guidance lessons in grades K-5 and facilitated social skills, anxiety, middle school transition, and grief support groups
 Collaborated with site supervisor to strengthen techniques, develop interventions, and conduct school wide positive behavior support initiatives
 Volunteered with the Girls On The Run program designed to empower young girls through physical fitness and team building
 Requested by the administration to be contracted as the long-term substitute for the school counselor on leave from May-June
Counselor in Training University Park, PA
Penn State Cedar Clinic January 2017 – May 2017
 Applied counseling skills and techniques in 9 individual sessions with 1 undergraduate student in a clinical setting
 Recorded summary DAP notes, reviewed video footage, and consulted with supervisor following each individual session
 Evaluated pre-and post-test assessment data before and after individual sessions and presented results to client at termination

RELATED EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________________
Penn State Dance Marathon University Park, PA
Family Relations Executive Chair, OHANA Special Interest Organization April 2016 – April 2017
 Worked with 4 families affected by Pediatric Cancer that were paired with the 250 member special interest organization
 Collaborated with a leadership team to develop fundraising activities, ultimately raising $127,718.00 in 6 months
Bereaved Family Contact, Family Relations Caption September 2015 – August 2016
 Communicated and coordinated directly with 23 parents and family members who have lost a child to Pediatric Cancer
 Created and implemented the first Bereaved Family Balloon Release and developed a remembrance video in memorial of their children
Special Needs Counselor Lake George, NY
Double H Ranch, A Serious Fun Camp June 2016- August 2016
 Supervised and engaged 60 children with various illnesses including cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, etc.
 Advocated for campers with disabilities by providing accommodations and creating a positive camper-first environment
Youth Counselor / Volunteer Coordinator Carnegie, PA
Carnegie Towers Section 8 Housing June 2012 – December 2015
 Provided support and mentorship for 50 children and teenagers ages 3-18 living in government subsidized housing
 Directed volunteers and organized community events including teen nights, holiday parties, and visitation days
Camp Success Team Leader Pittsburgh, PA
The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh May 2015 - August 2015
 Organized a free 6 week day camp for 40 children with moderate to severe disabilities from low income housing
 Trained 3 interns and 15 volunteers and instructed the implementation of positive behavioral support interventions
International Mission Trip Patzun, Guatemala
St. Bernard’s Social Outreach August 2015
 Provided maintenance and child care at a facility including an orphanage, school, and hospital
 Engaged in multicultural experiences and traveled throughout the country using Spanish to communicate to small town natives
Children’s Clothing Sales Associate Pittsburgh, PA
Educational Outfitters June 2013 – August 2015
 Collaborated with over 30-40 daily customers buying school uniform by locating their school policies, items, and sizes in the store
 Communicated with parents to meet their requests and built dependable relationships with their children to ensure a positive experience