Marley Speed
Union City
Summary
Highly motivated school counseling intern with a desire to develop more experience internationally. Possesses specialized skills in individual and group student counseling, development of educational plans, and trauma-informed practices. Excels in active listening, empathy, and communication, which are crucial for fostering positive outcomes in student development and guidance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Union City Middle & High School
Union City
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided individual and small group counseling sessions addressing the academic, social, and emotional concerns of students under supervision
- Utilized PowerSchool to monitor student grades, attendance, and behavioral data to identify students in need of intervention
- Assisted with testing coordination, including preparing testing materials, organizing student rosters, and ensuring compliance with testing protocols
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and promote a positive school climate
Education Assistant
Union City Middle School
Union City
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted special needs students with their classwork
- Engaged one-on-one with students who struggled with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other intellectual disabilities
- Provided behavioral management to aid in keeping a productive classroom environment for all students
- Supported students to provide services including individual counseling and crisis management as a counselor-in-training
Education
M.S. Ed. - School Counseling
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN12.2025
B.S. - Psychology
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN05.2017
Skills
- Experienced in planning and facilitating lessons, classroom activities, and school events
- Empathetic listener and strong active listening skills
- Negotiates challenging situations effectively
- Thrives in a collaborative, team environment
- Builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Proficient in PowerSchool for managing student data and academic records
- Working with Windows and Mac computers, both software and hardware
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Related Experiences
Kindergarten & Elementary Teacher – PODO Club (Seoul, South Korea) Mar 2021 – Mar 2022
- Developed lesson plans that were curated towards creativity and learning through fun and hands-on activities
- Conducted analyses on students’ developmental growth multiple times throughout the year
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to discuss students’ progress and goals for their future learning
- Taught English through a variety of subjects including: music, dance, cooking, science, math, arts, etc.
Kindergarten & Elementary Teacher – Yeongdeungpo SLP (Seoul, South Korea) Mar 2020 – Feb 2021
- Established effective classroom management through the application of fair and consistent standards, routines, and positive reinforcement
- Analyzed students’ work and behavior to give detailed feedback on a variety of topics
- Planned and implemented a set curriculum, enhancing learning through games and activities
- Instructed students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of students of varying skill levels
Elementary & Middle School Teacher – Fortian English Academy (Seoul, South Korea)Mar 2019 – Feb 2020
- Designed and implemented lessons and activities that promoted critical thinking, reading, and writing skills
- Tutored students from all ages with a variety of subjects outside of class hours
- Covered an array of topics such as phonics, reading, ILS, oracy, and book club
- Responsible for managing classes of 10 students, ages 7-16
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Union City Middle & High School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Education Assistant
Union City Middle School
10.2023 - 05.2025
M.S. Ed. - School Counseling
University of Tennessee at Martin
B.S. - Psychology
University of Tennessee at Martin