Sara Arcus
Tempe
Summary
Experienced School Counselor with a strong focus on promoting student well-being and emotional growth. Developed and implemented programs that enhance social and emotional development while fostering collaboration among educators and families. Provided comprehensive emotional and academic support, effectively addressing diverse needs and creating a positive environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Developed training presentation on Google Slides emphasizing mental health and social-emotional learning, enabling school staff to better understand and relate to students with traumatic backgrounds
- Established interpersonal relationships with students and teachers to create personalized research-based lessons to help them develop foundations of interpersonal skills using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model
- Teach students social-emotional lessons and provide positive reinforcement through original videos, call and response, and body movements to maintain high levels of engagement for students and help them remember the main objectives
- Established interpersonal relationships with students and teachers to create personalized, research-based lessons that fostered development of interpersonal skills aligned with American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model
- Established safe communication channels for families, students, and staff accessible via email, phone, or in-person.
- Taught social-emotional lessons and provided positive reinforcement through original videos, call and response, and body movements, enhancing student engagement and retention of main objectives
Counselor Mentor for Counseling Intern
Mesa, AZ
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Modeled the daily duties of a School Counselor for the mentee to gain a strong foundation of the counselor role through the creation of lesson plans and demonstration of techniques for handling emergencies and engaging with parents and staff
- Demonstrated how to develop proper repour for lessons and group management by establishing behavior expectations that would result in logical consequences
School Counseling Intern
Cragin Elementary School
Tucson, AZ
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed and executed a comprehensive school counseling program tailored for a diverse student population according to ASCA standards.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and social development.
- Assisted in creating personalized academic plans based on student needs and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Masters - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Tucson, AZ05-2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Studies/Human Development, Special Education Rehabilitation
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Proficient in Google Programs, Microsoft Office Suite and Synergy
- Self-esteem building
- Classroom management
- Career exploration
- Excellent Communicator, Self-Starter, Motivated, Hardworking Team Player, Creative, Problem Solver
Affiliations
Arizona School Counselor Association; Phoenix, AZ
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Mesa Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Counselor Mentor for Counseling Intern
10.2014 - 04.2015
School Counseling Intern
Cragin Elementary School
10.2010 - 05.2011
Masters - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Studies/Human Development, Special Education Rehabilitation
University of Arizona
Master of Science - Counseling
Northern Arizona University