Sonya Osborne

Student-centered counseling professional with experience in school counseling, social work, and student advocacy. Skilled in career exploration, academic advising, college and career readiness, and individualized student support. Experienced collaborating with educators, families, employers, and community organizations to build pathways that promote student success, persistence, and lifelong career development.

School Counseling Intern at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning, academic success, career awareness, and positive behavior.
• Provided individual and small-group counseling to support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to develop interventions that promote student success.
• Participated in MTSS, 504, IEP, and student support team meetings to identify and address barriers to learning.

School Counseling Intern at Fort Mill School District (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Provided individual and small-group counseling services addressing academic achievement, social-emotional development, career exploration, and postsecondary planning.
• Assisted students with graduation planning, course selection, and development of individualized academic plans.
• Supported college and career readiness initiatives, including college applications, scholarship searches, FAFSA awareness, and career exploration activities.
• Monitored student academic, attendance, and behavioral data to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate support strategies.

Special Education Paraprofessional at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (2022-10 – 2024-12)

• Supported students with disabilities through individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
• Assisted in implementing IEP accommodations and modifications to promote student achievement.
• Provided one-on-one and small-group instruction to reinforce classroom learning objectives.
• Collaborated with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Monitored student progress and maintained documentation related to academic and behavioral goals.
• Fostered an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encouraged student independence and engagement.

Social Work Intern at Social Work Internship (2022-01 – 2022-05)

• Conducted assessments and provided case management services to individuals and families.
• Connected clients with educational, employment, housing, and support resources.
• Advocated for client needs and assisted in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency and success.
• Maintained accurate records and collaborated with community agencies to coordinate services.

Master of Education in Counseling Education – Winthrop University (2026)

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2022)