ALLYN S. ADCOCK
630 Lake St. · San Francisco, CA 94118
423-667-0460 · allynsinclair@gmail.com
Education
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
● MA in School Counseling
● PPS Credential
● Chosen by faculty as Class Representative
2011-2013
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
● BS in English Education
● Completed Watauga Global Community Interdisciplinary Studies Program
● State of North Carolina Teaching Certification
2001-2005
Work Experience
Oceana High School, Pacifica, CA
2012-current
Counseling Intern
 Counsel students in grades 9th -12th using person centered approach, reality therapy and cognitive behavior
therapy.
 Carry a caseload of 8-12 sophomores focusing on topics such as academic counseling, depression, body image
and historical trauma.
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Deliver classroom presentations on graduation and college requirements.
Co-led an all girls body image group of 10 freshman and sophomores.
Co-led a career group of 12 sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Lead a study skills group of 8 sophomores.
Co-created, delivered and analyzed a school wide needs assessment.
Lead parent-teachers conferences.
Member of the SST/SAP team.
Helen Lehman Elementary School, Santa Rosa, CA
Fall 2012
Co-Creator and Facilitator
 Co-created a school wide anti-bullying curriculum based on a needs assessment survey.
 Delivered anti-bullying curriculum to 30 members of the faculty and staff at Helen Lehman Elementary School.
 Provided the faculty and staff with information and statistics about bullying.
 Separated faculty and staff into 4 small groups (Name Calling, Exclusion, Gossip and Aggressive Behaviors) to
deliver 5-7 activities that can address each type of bullying.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, Pacifica, CA
2011-2012
Counseling Intern
 Counseled individual students in grades 6th-8th using person-centered approach, reality therapy and cognitive
behavior therapy.
 Carried a caseload of 8-10 students.
 Co-led two 6th grade girls group.
 Co-led a 6th grade boys group with the school psychologist.
 Led an academic group for 7th grade students with analytical data (pre/post surveys and GPA comparisons) used
to assess the success of the group.
 Organized a district wide career night with 30 different career presenters.
The Cole Family, San Francisco, CA
Au Pair
 Provided safe, creative and fun childcare for two little girls, ages 1 and 4 in 2009.
 Assisted the family in household duties and chores.
2009-2011
The Lambden Family, Princeville, Kauai, HI
2007-2009
Au Pair
 Provided safe, creative and fun childcare for a little boy and girl, ages 2 and 5 in 2007.
 Assisted the family in household duties and chores.
Hanger Hall School for Girls, Asheville, NC
English Teacher
 Taught courses in 6th, 7th and 8th grade English.
2005-2007
 Led trips for students and faculty to Charleston, SC and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
 Advised a group of 12 middle school students.
TC Roberson High School, Asheville, NC
Fall 2005
Student Teacher
Taught courses in 10th grade English and 11th grade honors English. Assisted students with writing skills and
analytical thinking skills. Instructed students about graduation requirements and college entrance requirements.
Professional Development
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Celebrating API Cultures- A seminar that teaches the common
cultural norms and beliefs of differing Asian Pacific Islander Cultures.
SST/SAP Training- A workshop specialized in the most
effective practices for conducting SST and SAP meetings.
CollegeBoard Fall Counselor Workshop- A summit regarding college
entrance, PSATs, SATs, ACTs, financial aid, and further college resources.
Post-Secondary Admissions Workshop- A conference that reviewed
California State University, Universities of California, private, and
community college entrance requirements.
Helping Bereaved Children In Our Classrooms: A Practical WorkshopLed by Dr. David Schonfeld, Director of The National Center for School
Crisis & Bereavement.
Digital Citizenship Summit- A Yahoo! summit dedicated to online safety,
21st century education and proper use of technology in the school system.
Creating Hope For the Future: Working Together to Prevent Teen PregnancyCollaborated with community based organizations to develop prevention and
intervention strategies concerning teen pregnancy.
January 2013
November 2012
September 2012
September 2012
September 2012
October 2011
September 2011
Skills + Activities
 Basic Spanish
 CPR certification
Allyn Adcock, Resume, Page 2
 Member of American School Counselor Association
 Proficiency in Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Interests
Running, reading, outdoor activities, music, traveling, family, scrabble, yoga.