Lucy Keener
Baltimore
Summary
Dedicated School Counseling graduate student with a passion for fostering student development and well-being. Possesses a strong foundation in counseling theories, academic planning, and crisis intervention. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Eager to leverage academic training and internship experiences to contribute effectively as a School Counselor, fostering academic success and socio-emotional growth for all students. Aim to empower students to explore educational opportunities that align with their academic and personal goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Raised school's graduation rate by 6%.
- Cultivated growth in students both individually and in groups through academic, career, and social emotional development.
- Led a FAFSA Informational Night for parents and students to complete their financial aid.
- Case managed 400 students' social emotional, academic, and vocational needs.
- Facilitated classroom lessons on peer relationships and Naviance lessons.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
Graduate Assistant
Loyola University Maryland
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed Loyola's CRISP Scholar Program (Culturally Responsive and Inclusive School Counseling Program)
- Contributed to research and data analysis within the CRISP landscape.
- Assisted in development of the Center for Equity, Leadership and Social Justice in Education (CELSJE) at Loyola.
- Created weekly newsletters for CELSJE.
- Conducted weekly grant searches.
- Assisted in writing of a grant proposal which was awarded $3M.
School Counseling Intern
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student self-awareness and self-advocacy by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops on various topics.
- Improved students'' academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.
- Assisted in development and implementation of comprehensive school counseling program aligned with national standards.
- Promoted positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
- Maintained records in alignment with departmental standards.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and restorative practices support when needed.
- Completed 300 hours of clinical supervision.
School Counseling Intern
Bryn Mawr School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Cultivated growth in students both individually or in groups through academic, career, and social emotional development.
- Case managed student social emotional, academic, and vocational needs
- Maintained counseling records from sessions in accordance with professional standards.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to assist students in academic, college and career planning.
- Co-facilitated college counseling classes with college counselors on list building, reviewed Naviance and discussed test-optional movement.
- Led 6-week small group focused on perfectionism, decreasing student's self-reported stress about their future and college process by 26%.
- Attended NACAC 2023 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Shadowed college counselors for individual and family meetings.
- Completed 300 hours of clinical supervision.
Practicum Student
Parkville High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided both individual and group counseling sessions to meet needs of students
- Offered crisis response including risk assessments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop workshops on college preparedness, standardized testing, and resume building.
- Assisted students in defining college goals and choosing good fit academic pathways.
- Completed 100 hours of clinical supervision.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12-2020
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Collaborative
- Self-motivation
- Empathy
- Organization
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Individualized Education Programs
- Cultural Competency
- Career guidance
- College counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
01.2024 - 05.2024
School Counseling Intern
Bryn Mawr School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum Student
Parkville High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Assistant
Loyola University Maryland
09.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Master of Education - School Counseling
Loyola University Maryland