Zachary Owen Schmucker

5867 Gold Dust Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45247 513.503.3786

Zachary.schmucker357@gmail.com
Team-oriented + Passionate + Student-centered + Initiative + Leader
EDUCATION
Master of Education in School Counseling August 2018 - May 2020
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Sciences; Major: Psychology, Minor: Education August 2014 - May 2018
Centre College, Danville, KY GPA: 3.4

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern, Sycamore High School Counseling Department August 2019 – Present
 Plan, organize and facilitate counseling psychoeducation groups. Topics include: Stress
Management, LGBTQ+, Career skills
 Participates in IEP and Section 504 Plans with all stakeholders
 Respond to student crises ethically and efficiently
 Planned a college campus visit to UC Blue Ash for the ESOL Department
 Consult with fellow school counselors to gain perspective and brainstorm solutions
 Collaborate with parents, teachers and administrators to identify student needs and
concerns
 Implement classroom lessons with sophomores and freshmen

WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Cincinnati Ombuds Office
Graduate Assistant August 2018-Present
 Work one on one with clients to understand potential issues and concerns
 Assist clients by finding available resources to resolve their concerns
 Teach clients effective conflict resolution and communication skills
 Collaborate with other University offices to solve client issues

Companion Scholars Program, St. Xavier High School

Teacher June 2018, 2019
 Taught Study Skills course to rising 7 graders from underprivileged inner-city schools
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 Planned lessons that captured student interest

 Created assessments to track student progress
 Managed the classroom utilizing positive reinforcement techniques

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
St. Ignatius of Loyola School
Head Basketball Coach October 2019 - February 2020
 Coached the 5th grade boys ‘A’ team of 9 players
 Planned practices to improve necessary basketball skills
 Communicated practice times, game times, and expectations to parents
 Brought positive energy to every practice and game
Centre College Athletics
Varsity Basketball Player, August 2014 - May 2018
 4-year letter recipient
 Player elected Captain Junior and Senior year
 Program Flame Award Recipient Junior and Senior year
 Player elected Teammate of the Year Senior year

Centre College Residence Life

Residence Director, August 2016 - May 2018
 Supervised 10 RAs and the upkeep of their residence areas
 Led informational meetings with all my RAs twice monthly
 Planned and led a ‘Safe Spring Break’ campus wide program
 Demonstrated ability to successfully assess high-risk situations and respond in a calm and
timely manner
 Mediated disputes between residents

AWARDS
Ohio School Counseling Association Graduate Scholarship Recipient, July 2019
 Submitted a 500-word essay and faculty recommendation to be considered
 Awarded to two school counseling graduate students each year

Chi Sigma Iota

Member March 2019
 Inducted in Spring semester of 2019 for academic performance in graduate school

MEMBERSHIPS
American School Counseling Association (ASCA) December 2018-Present

Ohio School Counseling Association (OSCA) March 2019-Present

SKILLS
 DASL, Microsoft Office, Google Drive
 Youth Mental Health First Aid
 Class B Commercial Driver’s License