MOLLIE HONG

614.859.6683 · molliemhong@gmail.com

Dynamic and compassionate educator with 6+ years of experience working with elementary
students. Eager for the opportunity to collaboratively foster a school community of diversity and
kindness, as well as support students with their emotional and academic well-being through
classroom lessons, individual and group counseling sessions, and school-wide initiatives.

EDUCATION

MAY 2012
M.S. ED, COUNSELING & COUNSELOR EDUCATION: INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, 4.0 GPA
IDA MEDLYN FELLOWSHIP AWARD (2011)
Master’s level award for school counseling students showing great promise

MAY 2005
B.S., KINESIOLOGY: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK

LICENSURE

OHIO 5 YEAR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - PUPIL SERVICES, SCHOOL COUNSELOR (270200)

RENEWAL IN PROCESS

EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2016 – PRESENT

REALTOR, CUTLER REAL ESTATE (KEY REALTY, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)
Ran a successful real estate business, assisting clients in the purchase or sale of their
properties.

AUGUST 2011 – MAY 2012

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN, BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, BLOOMINGTON IN
• Worked closely with students towards meeting personal goals and graduation
requirements through regular “check ins,” individual and group counseling sessions, and
classroom lessons.
• Co-sponsored the student-led International Group and Gay-Straight Alliance.
• Served as a liaison between teachers, students, and parents by participating in Staff,
Parent/Teacher, Guidance department, 504, and IEP meetings.
• Assisted students with post-secondary plans by writing recommendation letters for
students’ college applications, helping students navigate the Career Cruising online system
for career development, and assisting them in finding programs that would help them
achieve their career goals.
• Performed administrative duties such as developing and managing a student tracking
database, creating grade-appropriate informational brochures and packets and proctoring
AP testing.
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
AUGUST 2009 – MAY 2012
EXTENDED DAY SUPERVISOR, MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
• Organized and managed before-and after-school program with approximately eighty
children in K-6.
• Supervised staff members
• Served as a liaison between students and teachers.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student behavior and concerns.

JANUARY 2011 – OCTOBER 2011

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN, EASTERN GREENE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS
• Developed and implemented relevant and developmentally appropriate interventions with
youth at the Elementary and Middle School level.
• Taught classroom guidance lessons (kindness, goal setting, diversity)
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, using play therapy and a combination
of Solution-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.
Topics included: friendship and relationships, conflict resolution, organization, goal
setting, personal boundaries, manners, relational aggression, bullying, anger
management, social skills.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

OHIO SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION, CURRENT

AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION, CURRENT

COUNSELOR DEVELOPMENT

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, ONLINE: GRADUATE TOPICS IN EDUCATION; FALL 2020

Positive Intervention, Supporting Struggling Students, Anxiety Awareness/Empowering Students
QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING: BLOOMINGTON, IN; DEC 2011
INDIANA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: INDIANAPOLIS, IN; NOV 2011
INDIANA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP: BUTLER UNIVERSITY; FEB 2011
Conflict resolution, suicide prevention, CPS/Child Welfare, and play therapy.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL, GAHANNA; 2017-2020

• Assisted with Kindergarten Screening of incoming students.
• Helped in classrooms with special projects and service activities.
• Chaperoned field trips
• Organized hometown bazaar bake sale.

COLUMBUS MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB, COLUMBUS; 2014-2016

Chairwoman, Sisters in Support Committee
Managed a database of new and veteran mothers of multiples and paired them by interests, work
status, and geographical location.