Anna Isaacs

Licensure
Advanced K-12 North Carolina School Counselor License Expected August 2018
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduating July 2018
Master of Education in School Counseling
Appalachian State University August 2013 – December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Concentration in Human Services
GPA 3.99
School Experience
School Counselor Intern August 2017 – present
Carrboro Elementary School; Carrboro, NC
• Provided over 90 individual counseling sessions and 60 group counseling sessions to students K-5 using referrals
from parents, teachers, my own identification, and student self-referrals using a form I created
▪ Groups included topics such as social skills, leadership, regulating emotions, school success, growth
mindset, and career exploration
▪ Maintained communication with teachers and parents of group members to monitor student progress,
encourage students on teacher-reported success, and adjust group curriculum as needed
▪ Provided in-class assistance to some students to ensure transfer of skills learned in group to be utilized in
the classroom
• Taught and co-taught 2 classroom guidance units to each class, alternating units for grades K, 2, 4 and 1, 3, 5 on
topics such as conflict resolution, friendship, career exploration, and middle school preparation
• Provided Tier 1 behavior supports utilizing PBIS strategies while teaching classroom guidance
• Assisted in implementation of the Check-In/Check-Out behavior plan that serves as a Tier 2 or Tier 3
intervention for some students
• Conducted consultation sessions with parents to support challenges with their child at home
• Consulted and collaborated with teachers and other school staff to better meet student needs
• Conducted PBIS classroom observations
• Initiated school-wide research on gender stereotypes in careers using my own, developmentally appropriate
assessment tool and created a career intervention to address research findings
Relevant Experience
Career Exploration Office Intern August 2015-December 2016
Appalachian State University; Boone, NC
Provided college students with one-on-one assistance in exploring majors and careers based upon personality,
values, interests, and abilities while utilizing online and office-provided assessment resources
School Counselor Shadowing Experience August-December 2016
Westwood Elementary School; Boone, NC
Completed approximately 80 hours shadowing and assisting an elementary school counselor to learn more
about the position and gain experience in a school setting.
Professional Development
American School Counseling Association (ASCA), Member June 2017-present
North Carolina School Counseling Association (NCSCA) Conference November 2017
Attended conference and presented research at the graduate poster session on student perceptions of careers
related to gender stereotypes based on research I conducted at my internship site

Contact: annaconnor3@gmail.com