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EDUCATION Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Ph.D. in Education Concentration: Counselor Education and Supervision CACREP Accredited Doctoral Program Anticipated Graduation: May 2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Master of Education Concentration: Counselor Education CACREP Accredited Masters Program Graduation: May 2011 University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Graduation: May 2007 CERTIFICATION Licensed Professional School Counselor (Virginia), 2011-Present Nationally Certified Counselor, 2011-2013 HONORS/AWARDS Omega Lambda Iota Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society, 2010-present Vice President, 2010-2011 Counselor Education Student Networking Association (CESNA), 2009-2011 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Member, 2010 Golden Key International Honor Society Member, 2010 Psi Chi Undergraduate Psychology Honor Society Member, 2006 All-Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, 2003-2004 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE School Counselor, Scholarship Chair, Lloyd C. Bird High School, Chesterfield, VA August 2011-Present Counsel students on academic, personal/social, career, and attendance issues

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Maintain database of scholarships and disseminate information to seniors Organize and coordinate the senior awards assembly Maintain and update student records, testing, and data to ensure graduation or correct course sequence Attend child study, eligibility, and IEP meetings Facilitate small group counseling for children of incarcerated parents and students with bereavement issues Coach the junior varsity softball team Sponsor the step team Grief and Loss Counselor, Full Circle Grief Center, Richmond, VA June 2011-Present Lead the Hands on Healing group for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver Facilitate group discussions and art activities as a creative outlet for children to express grief Help group members identify feelings, develop healthy ways to deal with loss, and establish effective coping and communication skills Provide clinical documentation and maintain parent contact regarding child(ren)s progress School Counselor (Long-term substitute), Caroline High School, Milford, VA April 2011-June 2011 Counseled students on academic, personal/social, career, and attendance issues Maintained open communication with parents, teachers, and administrators concerning student concerns Maintained and updated student records and data to ensure graduation or correct course sequence Coordinated homebound instruction for all students Attended child study, eligibility, and IEP meetings School Counselor Intern (600 hours), Atlee High School and Douglas L. Wilder Middle School, Mechanicsville and Richmond, VA January 2011-April 2011 Counseled students on academic, personal/social, career, and attendance issues Maintained open communication with parents, teachers, and administrators concerning student concerns Maintained and updated student records and data to ensure graduation or correct course sequence Attended child study, eligibility, and IEP meetings Facilitated small group counseling for children of divorced parents (Atlee) and friendship skills (Wilder) Conducted classroom guidance lessons on bullying and alcohol education (Wilder)

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Research Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University (Special Education and Disability Policy), Richmond, VA October 2010-May 2011 Development and Validation of Treatment Integrity Measures for Class-based Interventions o Principal Investigators: Dr. Kevin Sutherland and Dr. Bryce McLeod o Conducted classroom observations and coded teacher and behaviors in selected Head Start Programs o Assisted with development of manual of observable teacher and student behaviors o Entered data collected during classroom observations BEST in CLASS: A Preventative Classroom-based Model o Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin Sutherland o Organized, entered, and coded data gathered during classroom observations School Counselor Practicum (100 hours), Pinchbeck Elementary, Richmond, VA August 2010-December 2010 Counseled students on academic, personal/social, career, and attendance issues Maintained open communication with parents, teachers, and administrators concerning student concerns Attended child study and gifted education meetings Conducted classroom guidance lessons on friendship skills and listening skills Facilitated small group counseling on organizational skills with 2nd graders Caseworker I, First Home Care Richmond Resource Center, Richmond, VA February 2008-August 2010 Developed and individualized comprehensive treatment plans for therapeutic foster care children and youth Completed monthly and quarterly progress reports documenting childs behaviors, progress, and needs Facilitated individual and family sessions with child and foster family Attended all IEP meetings, and court proceedings Provided 24-hour on-call crisis intervention Coordinated and linked client, foster/biological families to appropriate community resources Residential Counselor, The Pines Residential Treatment Facility, Norfolk, VA September 2007-December 2007 Accompanied children to school and assisted teachers with limit-setting and behavioral modifications while helping the children with assignments Ran individual and group sessions on various topics Provided thorough documentation of childrens behaviors in medical charts

Jennifer M. Gerlach PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, LA; March 2011 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Drake, A. E., & Gerlach, J. M. (March 2013). Grief in high schools. Presentation at Virginia School Counselor Association conference, Norfolk, VA. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Counseling Association, 2010-Present Virginia School Counselor Association, 2011 Virginia Counselor Association, 2011 American School Counselor Association, 2010-2011 COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer Big Buddy, Comfort Zone Camp Richmond, October 2009 Worked with children suffering from the loss of a loved one. Participated in activities aimed at beginning the healing process. Provided a safe and confidential environment for the children to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions about the loss of their loved ones. Assisted in developing positive coping skills and establishing friendships for children.

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES Playing softball, dodgeball, football, and basketball Spending time with my family and friends