Chelsea Foster, M.S. Ed.

, NCC
35 Robinson Run Road, McDonald, PA 15057
724-554-9807
cfoster5788@gmail.com
Professional
Profile
Objective: To promote
and essentially obtain a
career as a school
counselor. Dedicated to
helping all students
achieve success in
school and develop into
contributing members of
our society. Willing to
become involved in
extracurricular activities
including athletics such
as Softball, Volleyball,
and/or Cheerleading.

Masters level certified K-12 school counselor with five years of

clinical experience, with a special focus on students in the school
setting, coupled with knowledge and experience regarding
serious emotional and behavioral disturbance in children and
adolescents.

Eligible for Licensure

Honors graduate of 3.9 of Masters degree.

Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPI.

Mrs. Foster provided

strong service delivery
at Canon-McMillan.
Shes a quick learner,

has good clinical insight

and is not rattled in a
crisis situation.
Bob Chuey, M.S., Ed.S
Canon-McMillan Special
Education Coordinator
Mrs. Foster is a highly
dedicated professional
who understands her
role and strives to
provide the most
effective mental health
services for her
students.
Jerry Wessel, L.S.W
Clinical Supervisor
Wesley Spectrum
Services

Certified K-12 school counselor, Master of Education in

School Counseling, Graduate Certificate in Sports
Counseling, Bachelors Degree in Human Development
and Family Studies, Minor in Psychology.

Experienced in implementing the American School

Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, also a
member.
Dedicated to the field of school counseling and gaining
personal growth and professional development.
Advocate for student participation in extra-curricular
activities as a means of developing essential life skills.
Demonstrates computer literacy in the use of computer
software such as Powerschool, Word, Powerpoint and
Excel in order to perform essential school counselor duties
(retrieval of student information, maintaining student
attendance, etc).

Education, Honors, and Certifications

K-12 School Counseling Certificate
Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2013
Master of Science in Education / School Counseling
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
Sports Counseling Certificate
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
Honors Graduate
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 2012
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family
Studies / Minor in Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2010
Deans List Achievement
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2009 to
2010

Chelsea Foster has

demonstrated excellent
clinical skills and has
been a pleasure to work
with at South Fayette
Township High School.
Christine Lane, M.S. Ed
Former Supervisor
High School Counselor
South Fayette Township
High School
Our students benefited
from Mrs. Foster's
positive attitude and
kind heart. She would
be a valuable team
member in any school.
Shannon Balch, M.S. Ed
Assistant Principal
Burgettstown
Elementary Center
Her empathy and
compassion is evident
with everyone she works
with. She establishes an
excellent rapport with
students, families, and
staff.
Jessica Grasha, M.S. Ed
Former Supervisor
School Counselor
Burgettstown
Elementary Center
I have learned a lot
about myself from Mrs.
Foster I know she will
make the same
difference in others to

Key Qualifications
Eligible for Licensure
Certified in K-12 School Counseling in Pennsylvania
Certified in Therapeutic Crises Intervention (TCI)
Implement structured lessons designed to help students attain
the desired competencies and to provide students with the
knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their
developmental level.
Coordinate ongoing systematic activities designed to assist
students in establishing personal goals and developing future
plans.
Provide responsive services to meet students immediate needs
and concerns through counseling in individual and small group
settings.
Provide indirect student services on behalf of students as a result
of interactions with others including referrals for additional
assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers,
other educators and community organizations.
Assist student athletes in maximizing their personal, academic,
and athletic potential through a proactive, growth-oriented,
approach that incorporates the principles of counseling, career
development, movement science, psychology, and lifespan human
development.

Employment
School-Based Therapist II, March 2013 to Present
Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA
Canon McMillan, Keystone Oaks, Mount Lebanon, Norwin, and
Pittsburgh
Public School Districts

Provide individual and group counseling services to

students with mental health diagnoses at the elementary,
intermediate, middle, and high school level.

Support and assist students to maximize their school

experience and academic potential through therapeutic
services.

Provide clinical leadership and consultation to

educational staff through education of the implications of
a mental health diagnosis as it affects learning as well as
student-specific consultation.

Consult, collaborate, and coordinate with school

personnel, community services and families on behalf of
students.

Maintain confidentiality and proper online medical

documentation of therapeutic services.

Coordinate the development and implementation of a

plan of treatment for identified students (including
behavior intervention plans and crisis plans).

Support and implement positive strength-based

strategies utilizing positive behavior support approach.
Mental Health Therapist, June 2013 to October 2013

come.
Former High School
Student
South Fayette High
School
My passion coupled
with my education,
experience, and skills
will allow me to continue
my professional growth
as a counselor in this
ever-changing society.
Chelsea Foster, M.S. Ed.,
NCC

Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA

Provided therapeutic services to students at the

middle school level with serious emotional or behavioral
health disturbance and autism and their families located
at Wesley Highland Services school-based partial hospital
program and Wesley Spectrum Academy.

Consulted and collaborated with Psychiatrist and other

school staff members regarding students mental health
treatment.

Supported and assisted students to maximize their

school experience and academic potential.

Provided crisis support within the school day as well

as out of the building field trips.

Maintained confidentiality and proper online medical

documentation of therapeutic services.

Coordinated the development and implementation of a

plan of treatment for identified students (including
behavior intervention plans and crisis plan).

Field Experience in Counseling

Guidance Counselor Intern, August 2012 to December
2012
South Fayette Township High School, McDonald, PA

Participated in Student Assistance team meetings

consisting of other professional school personnel.

Provided therapeutic individual and group counseling

services.

Connected students with educational resources pertaining

to life after high school.

Provided assistance with administering the Pennsylvania

System of School Assessment (PSSA).

Developed a goal-oriented psychoeducational group to

improve students level of functioning.

Chaperoned various college and career planning field

trips.

Maintained necessary paperwork and record keeping.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and

information at all times.
Guidance Counselor Intern, January 2012 to December
2012
Burgettstown Elementary Center, Burgettstown, PA

Conducted individual therapy sessions for students ages

five to eleven.

Consulted with parents, teachers, administrators and

other school professionals regarding student concerns.

Provided assistance with administering the Pennsylvania

System of School Assessment (PSSA).

Maintained necessary paperwork and record keeping.

Connected students and families with community service

and resources agencies.

Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational groups to

enhance students academic, personal/social and career
development.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and

information at all times.

Sports Counseling Intern, July 2012 to August 2012

South Fayette Township High School, McDonald, PA

Developed a PowerPoint presentation to promote good

Sportsmanship among high school varsity athletes.

Incorporated data and information obtained from current

research on Sports Counseling to foster character
development.

Utilized PowerPoint skills to design a presentation that

would interest high school athletes.
Therapeutic Staff Support, August 2011 to September
2012
Behavioral Dynamics, INC, Washington, PA

Implemented interventions to correct behavioral deficits

for children and adolescents with mental health
diagnoses.

Consulted with professionals regarding client progress.

Provided therapeutic interventions in the home,

community and school settings.

Transferred skills and interventions to clients families,

other caregivers and teachers.

Maintained necessary paperwork to track clients

progress.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and

information at all times.
2010

Guidance Counselor Intern, August 2010 to December

Claysville Elementary, Claysville, PA
Joe Walker Elementary, Washington, PA

Created and delivered classroom guidance lessons to

foster character development, conflict resolution and
interpersonal skills, along with other relevant topics.

Designed and implemented small psychoeducational

group activities for students around topics of social skills,
anger management and self-esteem.

Assisted students with educational and emotional needs to

foster academic and personal development.

Consulted with teachers regarding student needs and

concerns.

Supervised students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,

schoolyards, and on fieldtrips.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and

information at all times.
America Reads Employee, August 2009 to August 2010
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Provided one-on-one reading and comprehension support

to students.

Collected data pertaining to students academic

performance in order to track progress.

Supported students with developmental disabilities in the

classroom and on fieldtrips.

2009

Assistant Group Supervisor, May 2008 to December

Kids Unlimited, Canonsburg, PA
Assisted lead teachers with developmental activities and
childcare for children, infants, and toddlers

Engaged children in various activities, including group

discussions, games, music, arts and crafts

Supervised children in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,

schoolyards, and on fieldtrips.

Professional Affiliations
Member of the American School Counselor Association

Online Portfolio
chelseafoster.weebly.com