M E R I LU C U T R I H I L L

Address: 1016 4 th Street, Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 Phone: 724.417.9245 Email: meriluhill@gmail.com

SCHOOL COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Goal-oriented, highly organized professional seeking a school-counseling position where my strong educational foundation,
solid work ethic and effective communication skills will enable me to immediately become a positive contributing team
member in relationships with colleagues, administrators and other stakeholders across diverse areas and functions.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
State of Pennsylvania
Educational Specialist I Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12
Master of Education in School Counseling
University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM completed March 2017
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Kent University, Kent, OH
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Western Beaver Jr. Sr. High School| Industry, PA March 2017- Present
Emotional Support Counselor
Counsel a specific student, using solution-focused and DBT approaches, to address issues such as anger management,
conflict resolution, goal setting, academic performance, and social skills
Create an environment that was safe and unique to students emotional and behavioral needs
Provide different learning modalities appropriate for specific student
Accompanied student in and out of classrooms, supervising in classrooms and lunch time activities and being available
for any crisis that arose
Administered PSSA testing
Worked in collaboration with outside agencies in formulating and implementing both FBA and BIP

Western Beaver Jr. Sr. High School| Industry, PA 2016-2017

Practicum and Internship
Counseled students in grades 6th-12th, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches, to address issues such
as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance
Advised and assisted numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, friendship issues, conflict
resolution, classroom behavior issues, death of loved ones/students, and suicide prevention
Organized a FASFA night open to students and parents
Administered PSATs
Helped students complete application fee waivers, college application, financial aid forms, fill out scholarships forms
and write reference letters
Helped students understand and apply to take the SAT and ACT test
Assisted students in career and college readiness, conducting mock interviews, assisting in job applications, and
resume skills
Organized local and national scholarship information into an easy to use excel sheet, distributed it to the junior class
and posted it on the schools website
Worked with local mental health organizations in various crisis situations
Collaborated with Beavers CTC taking students on a tour, helping to fill out applications, and meeting with the principal
and school counselor
Met with CCBC to understand classes being offered and what class could be offered at the high school for college credit
Organized a presentation on CCBC Academys for the sophomore class
Helped to coordinate local resources to provide need families Thanksgiving dinners and the Giving Tree programs,
tracking donors, matching needs with donors, and organizing and distributing food donations and gifts
Actively participated in and advocated for students in IEP, chapter 15, parent-teacher conferences, and 504 meetings
Collaborated with principal and school counselor on master scheduling for next school year

Valley Park Elementary School | Ketchikan, AK

Administrative Aide
Worked closely with teachers to create and maintain curriculum standards and mission statements, while establishing
performance goals and objectives
Took full charge of various programs across several elementary grade levels including a program focusing on evaluating
student academic achievement
Oversaw the maintenance of the computer laboratory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hill's Home Improvements | Canton, OH
Manager 20132014
Provided expert leadership to overall business including developing tactical and long-term strategic activities as well as
managing staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
Coordinated with the department heads in planning advertising services to ensure information on equipment and
customer specifications
M E R I LU C U T R I H I L L
Address: 1016 4 th Street, Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 Phone: 724.417.9245 Email: meriluhill@gmail.com
Supervised clerical staff in maintaining export correspondence records, bid requests, and credit collections to secure
bonds, licenses, and restrictions information
Managed hiring employees and processing hiring-related paperwork
Employed strategic approach in obtaining leads and monitoring the organization's progress
Dealt and developed viable solutions to customer complaints regarding the sales and services

Seeds of Faith Inc. | Canton, OH

Creative Designer 20082014
Generated non-profit documents for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to secure non-profit status.
Participated in community events, meetings, or conferences to establish organizational goals and solicit donations and
sponsorships.
Developed materials such as posters, websites, and newsletters to promote, market, and advertise fundraising events
Oversaw all community outreach projects which provided relief goods for widows, single-mothers, and disabled
community members
Performed various duties, which include handling annual budget development, conducting product research, and
developing visions, objectives, and goals for the community

Premier Designs Jewelry | North Canton, OH

Sales 20042008
Administered a successful home show business which involved defining the merchandise operation to customers
Kept abreast of current sales and promotions and policies on payment and exchanges practices
Led 100 independent consultants with their own businesses while presiding over monthly sales meetings
Accommodated multiple phone calls, prepared schedule of upcoming shows, and maintained relationships with current
jewelers
ACTIVITIES
Ohio School Counselors Annual Conference 2014, Volunteer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS
Current member of American School Counselors Association, Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, and
Beaver County School Counselors Association
Former member of Ohio School Counselors Association