ZARIA

PRYOR, ED.S, CDF

112 Silo Ct. Columbia, SC 29201|843-471-6472|zpryor@email.sc.edu

Objective
Eager and compassionate recent counselor education graduate. Dedicated to ensuring the academic
success of all students through crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and
guidance lessons that target social/emotional and academic issues.

Education
University of South Carolina- May 2020
Ed.S Degree, Counselor Education, K-12 School Counseling

University of South Carolina- May 2018

B.S. in Experimental Psychology with a cognate in education in counseling

Awards and Acknowledgements

Praxis II- Passed October 2019
 Certification to be awarded May 2020

Membership into the Upsilon Chi Sigma chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Spring 2019

Experience
Internship- W.A. Perry Middle School, Columbia, SC, Spring 2020
 Conducted a small group on emotions
 Individual counseling
 Individual graduation plans/ Individual education plans
 Guidance lesson on study skills/habits
 Career counseling

Mentor-Former student, Spring 2020

 Checking in with mentee once a week (emotionally and academically)
 Assisting with college applications/FAFSA
Practicum- C.A. Johnson High School, Columbia, SC, Fall 2019
 Conducted a small group on anger
 Conducted a small group on decision making
 Assisted with SAT testing
 Provided counseling to students addressing social/emotional, academic, and behavioral
issues
CEEAAS Graduate Assistant, Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Responsibilities include:

 Data mining for information (e.g., demographics; title one schools; K-12 school test scores) 

 Preparing, maintaining, and organizing attendance records, materials, and reports for
roundtables. 

Pre-Practicum- Cayce Elementary School, Spring 2019

Responsibilities include assisting the school counselor with guidance lessons, small groups, as well as
individual counseling that all ensure the social, emotional, personal and academic success of each
student.

Mandated Reporter Training

Spring 2019

(CECEY) Community Engaged Experience for Youth, Fall 2018

Assisted with tours of the USC campus for students that attend a title 1 elementary school in the
Columbia area and get them excited about attending college. Provide knowledge to students about
campus life (academics, athletics, etc.).

Key Skills
Conflict Resolution
Small Groups
Relationship building/ Communication Skills
Academic and Career Counseling
Classroom Guidance
Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Critical Thinking
Decision Making/ Problem Solving

References
Dr. Moody Crews
Email: Crewsme@mailbox.sc.edu
Dr. Gloria Boutte- Carolina Distinguished Professor, Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
Email: gsboutte@mailbox.sc.edu
Dr. Jennifer Clyburn Reed- Director, Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students
Email: reedjc@mailbo.sc.edu