Amanda Brown

brownad421@gmail.com
Education
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
August 2015
Candidate for Masters of Education in School Counseling
University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Counseling Minor, Cum Laude
Licensure
Advanced North Carolina School Counseling Licensure, K-12
Expected August 2015
Academic Research and Presentations
Faculty-Sponsored Undergraduate Research
Examination of Effect of Positive Parental Involvement on Student Grades and School Behavior.
Psychology Department. January 2013-May 2013. Presented at Discovery Day, University of South
Carolina, Spring 2013.
Work Experience
School Counseling Intern
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Carrington Middle School, Durham, NC
Conducted individual counseling sessions with students to help with academic, career, and
personal/social concerns
Organized and led new student group and classroom guidance lessons 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th
grade and elementary students
Facilitated peer mediations and supported students navigate conflict resolution
Utilized strengths-based counseling and motivational interviewing techniques
Developed and implemented small group curriculum as an intervention for students with
numerous discipline referrals that improved students decision making skills
Experience with and developing 504s and IEPs and the intervention process
Challenging Horizons Program
Irmo Middle School, Columbia, SC
August 2012-August 2013
Trained extensively in implementing evidence based intervention techniques
Lead group of 5-10 middle school students in academic enrichment and positive behavior
support system
Provided 10 direct service hours per week to at risk-students
Supervised and developed educational curriculum and recreational plans
Implemented evidence based interventions with a group of at risk middle school students
Worked with students to encourage physically and emotionally healthy behaviors
Boys and Girls Club of the Midland Junior Volunteer Staff Member
Harbison West Elementary School, Columbia, SC
September 2009-May 2010
Lead group of 10-15 elementary students in educational, social, and physical activity
Served as program leader, mentor and tutor
Awards and Distinctions
Member of American School Counseling Association, Chick-Fil-A Scholarship recipient, HOPE
Scholarship Recipient, LIFE Scholarship Recipient, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Psi Chi National
Honor Society for Psychology, Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, National Honor Society of
Collegiate Scholars, University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Research Discovery Day
Award Winner, The Outstanding Achievement and Student Triumph Award Recipient
Leadership Experience
Community Service Programs Site Leader
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Vice President of Social Media, National Society of Collegiate Scholar Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Minority Assistant Peer Programming Mentor
Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Theta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Community Service Chair Spring 2012Spring 2013