Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Illinois)
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Counselor at Community High School District 218
- Past
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- Head Cheerleading Coach at Eisenhower High School
- School Counselor at Chicago Public Schools
- Counseling Intern at Community Counseling Center
- Counseling Intern at Laurel Heights Hospital
- Education
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- Chicago State University
- Georgia State University
- University of Kentucky
- Forsyth Central High School
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Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Summary
Mental health counselor currently working as a secondary school counselor. Extensive knowledge in working with children, adolescents, and teenagers dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Interested in higher education in Counseling Psychology or Counseling Education.
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Specialties:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, specializing in working with children and teens.
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Experience
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Counselor
Community High School District 218
(Education Management industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Served as a high school counselor at a school on the south side of Chicago. Performed school counseling duties by maintaining relationships with all students on a caseload of 280-350 students. Helped students create four year plans/individual learning plans related to students’ future career goals. Conducted college and career counseling, individual social/emotional counseling, and academic guidance for all students on caseload.
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Head Cheerleading Coach
Eisenhower High School
(Higher Education industry)
2007 — June 2009 (2 years )
Coached a Coed High School Cheerleading Team. Helped team to make history by being the first team ever in Eisenhower Cheerleading to take a first place finish at a cheerleading competion (Illiniois Competitive Cheerleading Association). Helped team become a competitive cheerleading team qualifying to compete at the Illinois High School Association Cheerleading State Finals.
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School Counselor
Chicago Public Schools
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years )
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Counseling Intern
Community Counseling Center
(Mental Health Care industry)
August 2003 — June 2004 (11 months)
Counseling intern at a small private practice counseling center.
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Counseling Intern
Laurel Heights Hospital
(Mental Health Care industry)
August 2003 — April 2004 (9 months)
Counseling intern for children's residential therapeutic hospital.
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Education
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Chicago State University
Type 73 Certification , School Counseling , 2005 — 2007
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Georgia State University
Master of Science , Counseling , 2002 — 2004
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University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts , 1998 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Delta Pi-Beta Psi Member, Communication Student Association-Co President; Communication Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, Kentucky Cheerleader
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Forsyth Central High School
1994 — 1998
Additional Information
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Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Interests:
Child and adolescent counseling, career coaching, Adlerian Psychology, Play Therapy, higher education, Running 5K's, cheerleading, financial responsibility
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Groups:
Alpha Delta Pi, American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Illinois School Counseling Association, University of Kentucky Cheerleading
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Beta Psi of Alpha Delta Pi alumnae -
Kentucky Cheerleading
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Honors:
Golden Key National Honor Society, Chi Sigma Iota-National Counseling Honor Society
Alaina Samples Conner, LCPC’s Contact Settings
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