Joseph Gayl
Joseph
Gayl
- ( December-2022 )
- Reston, Virginia, USA
About (Summary)
I am a lifelong servant and advocate for children with a desire to mentor, counsel and empower others. I believe in being active in the community and creating actionable change. Throughout my life, I have overcome several personal, educational and professional obstacles which have provided strength, perspective and purpose. I am a second year graduate student at George Mason University. I am pursuing school counseling because I want to serve children and be a beacon of change. During my undergraduate career, I developed diligence and a pursuit of excellence while learning to consider others. My goal is to work with students, families, teachers and community members to address the needs of children and promote wellness, self-care and wholistic development.
Education
George Mason University
School Counseling
2020 to 2022
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
History
2013 to 2014
Harding University
Elementary Education
2010 to 2012
Coventry Christian Schools
High School Diploma
2006 to 2010
Honors and Awards
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member as of April 2014: Kutztown University
Award of Distinction: Kutztown University History Department
Given to the top achieving seniors in the history department
Honor Society
Member Induction December 2020: George Mason University
Grad School Interests
I am interested in brain development, counseling techniques and practical applications to working with children and adolescents. Understanding the counseling relationship through the client's perspective is very interesting and a goal throughout my graduate experience. I would love to learn how culture plays into counseling.
Intended Job Path
I desire to work as an elementary school counselor. My preference would involve implementing programs and measures focused on the students and their families. Collaboration and creativity are pillars to my approach with students, parents and faculty. As a school counselor , I excel when I can shift focuses and address what is currently going on. The preferred position would be active, flexible and provide room for growth.
Job Experience
Instructional Assistant: Special Education
Terraset Elementary
-Teach and assist in instructing 5th and 6th grade students in the Non-Categorical
Education (NCE) program.
-Mentor and counsel students and address personal and behavioral concerns.
-Oversee the ambassador program while teaching leadership development and providing service and growth opportunities.
January, 2020 to June, 2021
Membership Coordinator
Focus Family Karate
-Assisted in teaching children and families martial arts while encouraging personal and
physical development.
-Helped oversee the summer camp program orchestrating games, activities and
connecting with the students.
-Set up marketing events, taught karate lessons to interested families and enrolled
new students.
May, 2019 to January, 2020
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
-Used situational awareness and conflict resolutions skills to deescalate risky situations and
address security concerns.
-Collaborated with peers, supervisors and appropriate authorities to resolve issues with
passengers.
-Conveyed a warm attitude and excellent communication skills while interacting
with passengers.
May, 2017 to May, 2019
Youth and Family Advocate
Montgomery County Youth Center
-Counseled children ages 12-17 and mediated disputes between residents and
youth center staff.
-Organized programs teaching skills beneficial to life outside of the facility.
-Addressed behavioral issues with effective communication, empathetic listening and
adaptive approaches.
February, 2016 to January, 2017
Volunteering
I ran and organized a service initiative called the TEG project with the ambassadors bringing teachers,
students and community members together in an effort to provide needed food clothing and supplies to
families in the Terraset and greater Reston community. I lead a team of teachers alongside the group of
ambassadors in collecting donations, advertising and setting up the TEG day. Our volunteers served
the community members on a Saturday while they picked up what they needed.
Terraset Elementary Ambassadors Program
January, 2021 to May, 2021
Assisting the missionary teams located in Acuna Mexico
-Assisted in building a house for a family in desperate need.
-Played games and interacted with the children.
Casa's Por Cristo
May, 2010
Assisting the missionary team in Maytown Kentucky
-Participated in the cleaning and renovation of the missionary spaces and buildings
around Maytown.
-Assisted a family in removing waste and debris from their home while working on
fortifying its structure.
Crossroads Missions
April, 2008 to May, 2009
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