Anna Coward

1015 S Kilbourne Rd. Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 803-609-4634 E-Mail: ana5688@aol.com

Education
University of South Carolina June 2011- Present College of Education Educational Specialist Degree in Counselor Education, specializing in School Counseling, May 2014 University of South Carolina August 2006-August 2010

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, August 2010

Cognate in Education

Experience
Lexington District Two, Brookland-Cayce High School

January 2014- Present

Assist staff and students in completing registration for courses. Collaborate with staff, students, and parents in conducting Individual Graduation Plan conferences. Facilitate classroom instruction to Strategies for Success students on post graduation plans.

Lexington District Two, BC Grammar #1

January 2014- Present

Provide school counseling core curriculum to students on topics intended to promote personal, social, academic and career growth. Organize and implement two small groups for fifth grade girls focusing on healthy relationships and self-esteem. Support staff in providing a variety of direct and indirect services for students and the counseling program.

Lexington District Two, Busbee Creative Arts Academy

August 2013-November 2013

Assisted in providing direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Supported in referring students in need to outside community agencies. Collaborated with counseling staff in planning and evaluating the counseling program. August 2010- May 2012

The Nurturing Center

Provided comprehensive, family-focused services to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. Modeled and supported developmentally appropriate parent-child interactions. Conducted developmental assessments and devised achievement goals and objectives.

Volunteer Experience
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands October 2012-Present Volunteer Advocate - Accompany survivors to local emergency rooms, provide information about the sexual assault evidence collection process, reporting to law enforcement, and services available from STSM and other agencies, as well as providing emotional support to the survivor and their family and friends. Additionally responsible for answering hotline calls from survivors or community members who need support and/or more information on sexual assault and services offered by STSM. Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands February 2014- Present Group Facilitator Provide therapeutic, psycho-educational, and support group services to survivors and their families.