Molly Marie Byrne

mollymbyrne@gmail.com (267) 481-5003

EDUCATION
Masters of Education in School Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Current grade point average: 4.0
Pursuing an Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (PreK-12) degree
Program accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Psychology Minor
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduated summa cum laude with a 3.866 grade point average
Recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Sociology Student award
Semester-long study abroad at Richmond, The American International University: Florence Study Center

West Chester, PA
Expected Graduation:
May 2016

West Chester, PA
Graduated:
May 2014

CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Expected:
June 2016

ASCA College Admissions Specialist

American School Counselor Association
Studying materials on finding the right college, college readiness, academic advising, recommendation
letters, NCAA eligibility, AmeriCorps, and numerous other topics related to helping students on the path
to postsecondary success

Expected:
January 2015

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

School Counseling Intern
Montgomery School (Grades PreK-8)
Plan and implement Choose2Matter curriculum for middle school students
Plan and implement Leader In Me curriculum in lower school students
Facilitate Kelsos Choice curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students
Meet with students one on one to focus on academic and social/emotional development
Run small groups and lunch bunches for students in all grade levels
Assist with a transition camp for incoming middle school students by distributing multiple intelligence
tests, teaching study skills, and facilitating icebreakers
School Counseling Practicum Student
Hatboro-Horsham High School (Grades 9-12)
Met individually with students focusing on academic, career and social/emotional development
Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and other counselors to best meet the needs of students
Scheduled student course loads, including enrolling and withdrawing in PowerSchool
Assisted with student college and career readiness using Naviance
Provided community outreach via newsletters and the counseling departments Twitter
Group Co-Facilitator
The Garage
Planned and facilitated a three session workshop for middle and high school students at a community
center, which focused on self-esteem, self-image, and goal setting

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Chester Springs, PA
August 2015
Present

Horsham, PA
January
May 2015

Kennett Square, PA
April 2015

Molly Marie Byrne

mollymbyrne@gmail.com (267) 481-5003
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
President of the Graduate Student Association (Graduate Assistantship)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Hold 10-15 office hours per week during the academic year
Making the Graduate Student Association accessible to all students through the implementation a D2L
resource page, monthly academic and social programs, and the Department Representative Council
Serve on numerous university committees, including (1) Graduate Curriculum and Academic Policies
Committee, (2) Graduate Student Alumni Chapter of the Alumni Association, (3) Space Allocation
Committee, and (4) Academic Recognition Committee
Bullying 101 for School Counselors and School Social Workers
Hazelden Courses & Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Participated in a three-hour course which provided evidence-based information about bullying, cyber
bullying, best practices in bullying prevention, and explained how school counselors and school social
workers can effectively address the important issue of bullying in their schools

West Chester, PA
May 2015
Present

Online Course
November 2015

Emergency Family Shelter Intern

Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
Develop and implement a mentoring program between community members and shelter residents
Maintain direct communication with shelter residents regarding housing status, job applications, and any
other concerns that may arise during their stay at the shelter
Assist shelter residents in using career development resources, such as Career Link

West Chester, PA
May
August 2015

Team Leader
Break A Difference
Provided collaborative leadership to a team of student volunteers, worked directly with program staff, and
facilitated small group reflections during a one week immersive alternative spring break
Participated in a college fair and a round table discussion about post graduation options with high school
students, as well as provided homework help, arts and crafts programming, and athletic activities for
school aged students with the United Way and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Participated in the United Ways Walk A Mile experience, which illustrates the struggles of living at or
near the poverty line. Participants navigate services in order to get out of crisis and achieve self-sufficiency

Washington, DC
March 2015

Mental Health First Aid

Training provided by Mental Health First Aid USA
Completed an 8-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health
problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps people identify, understand, and
respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses

West Chester, PA
November 2014

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Ally

Training provided by West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Participated in a two part training about LGBTQ history, terms, current issues, and resources

West Chester, PA
December 2012

MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Alpha Kappa Delta, International Honor Society for Sociology Students
American Association of University Women
American School Counselor Association
Chi Sigma Iota, Delta Tau Kappa Chapter, International Honor Society for Counseling Students
Pennsylvania School Counselor Association

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