Sara Elizabeth Carlton

810 Spring Avenue Wilkesboro, NC 28697

(336) 285-1084 secarlto@gmail.com

Professional Profile
Caring, attentive counselor with a strong commitment to helping students overcome obstacles and develop
personally, socially and academically. Experienced helping students with personal and academic related
concerns. Passionate about working with students, parents, teachers, and community resources to help
students have successful academic years.

Education
Master of Arts in School of Counseling August 2016
Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC
Licensed School Counselor

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology December 2011

North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

Relevant Work Experience

Counseling Intern August 2015 May 2016
Central Wilkes Middle School Moravian Falls, NC
Counseled students in grades 6-8, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches to address
issues such as social skills, personal development, and academic performance.
Assisted students with applying to early college program
Assisted students with registering for academic classes
Assisted students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, conflict resolution, and classroom
behavior issues.
Lead weekly grief and loss group that aimed at helping students with recent losses and family changes.
Lead weekly test success group focused on helping students overcome anxiety and stress associated
with End-of-Grade Testing.
Collaborated with administrators, teachers, parents, and community resources to best meet the needs
of students.

Teen Mentor January 2011-May 2011

YWCA Greensboro, NC
Observed and contributed to the development of teen mothers by serving as a mentor and providing
counseling in the areas like career planning and time management.
Peer Mentor August-2010-May 2011
NC A&T Psychology Club Greensboro, NC
Provided new Psychology majors with academic planning support and assisted new students with
adjusting to the new university atmosphere.

Additional Work Experience

Customer Service May 2012-Present
Kohls Wilkesboro, NC
Operate cash register and cash office, assist customers with problem solutions, assist with training and
management of hourly staff.

Professional Organizations
American Counseling Association