Susan E.

Pizzolato

avery11@live.unc.edu (919) 417-6711

304 Copperline Dr., Apt. A, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters of Education in School Counseling
Anticipated graduation date: July 2016
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Anthropology

May 2015-Present

August 2011-May 2015

LICENSURE
Advanced Professional School Counselor Licensure (K-12)

Expected: August 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and HONORS

Member of American School Counseling Association and North Carolina School Counselor
Association
Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Society; Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Counselor Intern Smith Middle School
August 2015-Present
Chapel Hill, NC
Served a diverse population of sixth-eighth grade students
Conducted theory and strengths-based individual counseling sessions addressing various
academic, socioemotional, and career topics and helped students set individual goals
Designed and implemented a variety of small counseling groups focused on the topics of
transitions, organization, and social skills
Co-led a girls group focused on raising female self-esteem and self-efficacy
Created and delivered multiple classroom guidance lessons regarding the elements of conflict,
identifying anger, and conflict resolution skills
Supervised and facilitated meetings for the student-run Gay-Straight Alliance
Presented registration information at elementary schools to rising 6th grade students
Demonstrated leadership by organizing an elective fair for a rising 6 th grade parent night
Participated in IEP, 504, and MTSS/RTI meetings with staff and administrators
Collaborated and consulted weekly with parents, teachers, social workers, school psychologists,
and administrators to increase student success both academically and behaviorally
Implemented multiple anti-bullying programs to promote a positive and safe school environment
Produced student schedules and collected data using the Powerschool system
Worked as a member of the testing committee by creating the testing schedule, forming testing
small groups, and coordinating testing logistics
Interpreted and evaluated various types of data regarding test scores, behavioral charts, and
counseling program effectiveness
Camp Leader / Culinary Instructor Classy Kids Cook
Summers 2012 2014
Cary, NC
Taught diverse groups of children various cooking and baking skills and techniques during
themed summer camps and afterschool classes
Research Assistant - UNC Anxiety Lab
August 2013 May 2015
UNC-CH, Lab Advisor: Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D.
Collaborated with graduate students and assisted them with their ongoing research by
completing data entry and piloting lab experiments related to anxiety
Mentor/Tutor - Substance-Free Living Learning Community
UNC-CH

Fall 2012 Spring 2014

Helped first year student adjust to college life and tutored peers in various subjects

Volunteer
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living, Raleigh, NC; January 2015 May 2015, 30 hours
United Service Organization Baker; 2010-2014
Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC; Summers 2010 2012, about 200 hours

SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, SPSS, Prezi
Google Platforms (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Suicide Intervention Trained; Safe Zone Trained

REFERENCES
Jodi Petrusa, School Counseling Supervisor
7th Grade School Counselor
Smith Middle School
(919) 602-3347
jpetrusa@chccs.k12.nc.us
Philip Holmes, Principal
Smith Middle School
(919) 918-2145, x21103
pholmes@chccs.k12.nc.us
John Galassi, Ph.D, UNC-CH Supervisor
Professor of School Counseling, UNC-CH
(919) 962-9196
jgalassi@email.unc.edu
105C Peabody Hall, CB 3500
Patrick Akos, Ph.D, UNC-CH Professor
Professor of School Counseling, UNC-CH
(919) 843-4758
pakos@email.unc.edu
105E Peabody Hall, CB 3500