Michelle Sake Resume

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MICHELLE SAKE
Resume

Abstract
This resume contains the education, job experiences, and training that is essential and vital in
becoming a school counselor and positive team member within the Pennridge School District

MICHELLE SAKE
518 East Spruce Street Perkasie, PA 18944
215-738-8514
sake.m@gmercyu.edu
mesake@buckscounty.org
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EDUCATION

Gwynedd Mercy University

September 2017-Present
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
• M.S. in School Counseling
• Current GPA 3.89

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania September 2008 -Graduation: December 2011

Kutztown, PA
• Received Degree: Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice
• Minor in Sociology
• G.P.A 3.6

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
February 2012- Present
Youth Counselor
Bucks County Youth Center
Doylestown, PA
• Actively supervise and interact with youths daily during activities and program
scheduling
• Function as a team member in cooperation with other co-staff to ensure the basic needs
of the youths are being met daily
• Interact with youths, youth families, and services provided for youths daily

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES

INTERNSHIP II September 2019-December 2019

Bedminster Elementary School
Bedminster, PA
 210 hours of experience under supervision from Judy Gilotti
 Implemented Self-Esteem, Friendship, and Divorce groups
 Lead multiple guidance lessons on social thinking, bullying, kindness, and Chapter 339
artifact gathering
 Created and built individual counseling relationships with students
 Attended 504 meetings and created 504 plans through IEP writer
 Gave multiple gifted assessments to students with the Nagleri2
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INTERNSHIP I January 2019-April 2019

Pennridge High School
Perkasie, PA
 210 hours of experience under Shannon O’Sullivan, 12th grade guidance counselor
 Implemented Transition from High School to College, and Creating a Future plan groups
with 12th grade students
 Lead guidance lessons in Naviance and Class Enrollments
 Created an individual case load of senior students unsure about college choices
 Completed multiple letters of recommendation for college applications and scholarship
applications for students
 Participated in transition meetings of IEP’s and 504 plans
 Completed crisis protocol and managed crisis situation
 Organized meetings and interviews for students attending Bucks County Community
College

PRACTICUM September 2018-December2018

Support Staff
Pennridge Middle School North
Perkasie, PA
• 100 hours of experience under supervision from Nickie Marchese
• Had an individual case load of students and completed check ins weekly
• Participated in weekly team meetings with staff members
• Collaborated with crisis counselor with different student issues
• Lead guidance lessons on failure
• Co-lead new student group

INTERNSHIP
Intern/Youth Counselor May 2011-August2011
Bucks County Youth Center Doylestown, PA
• Worked 200 hours in 5 weeks
• Received knowledge in different career opportunities in the Criminal Justice field
• Experienced juvenile detention, juvenile probation, and juvenile placement centers

WORK HISTORY

Work Study @ Kutztown University NCAA September 2008- December 2011

Kutztown, 19530
• Worked at various NCAA sporting events held at Kutztown University
• Various jobs included administering tickets and providing support to head staff
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Sales Associate May 2010- December 2011

Peebles
Kutztown, PA
• Marketing and Sales experience
• Experience achieving team sales goals and in individual sales goals
• Received employee of the quarter – 3rd Quarter 2010

Waitress June 2008 to August 2008

Litterer's Food
Court Ocean City, NJ
• Diversified my communication skills.
• The hours required tested my employment dedication and proved rewarding
• Ranked superior than employees with a longer employment history

Chef/Assistant Manager January 2005 to May 2008

Silvio's Deli
Hatboro, PA
• Enhanced my communication skills with employee conflict resolution and employee
relationship management
• Attained thorough experience in business administration
• Received managerial promotion within 18 months of employment

Computer Skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook
• Experience with MAC/Apple products
• Type 35 words per minute

Awards/Certifications/Trainings
• Work Study through Kutztown University of Pennsylvania NCAA sports
• Scholar Athlete Award for 2009-2010 school year Dean's List Fall 2009,
Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011 semesters Alpha Phi Sigma
member (National Honors Society of Criminal Justice)
• President of Alpha Phi Sigma 2011
• Selected for PASSHE Women's Conference Summer 2011
• Disability Services- note taker- 2011 Fall semester
• Certified by NIH (National Institute of Health) for ethics on human research participants
• Certified in TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Certified to perform LSI (Life Space
Interview)
• CPR and Fire safety certified
• Trained in Suicide Prevention - QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
• NOVA mental health awareness training
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing
• Attended LGBTQ training
• Trained in Mental Health disorders
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