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Aaron H. Oberman, Ph.D.

318 Eastover Circle
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7541
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Education


May 2005 Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Concentration: Counselor Education and Supervision
Specialization: School and Career Counseling

Cognate: Psychology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
CACREP accredited

 

Dissertation: "The job satisfaction of counselor education faculty members"

May 2001 Master of Arts in Counseling
Specialization: Community Counseling
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
CACREP accredited
April 1999 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Teaching Appointments


August 2011 to present Associate Professor (Tenured)
School of Education
Division of Counselor Education
The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
CACREP accredited
August 2006 to July 2011

Assistant Professor
School of Education
Division of Counselor Education
The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
CACREP accredited

Blackboard, WebCT, and/or Livetext are used as instructional platforms in all courses to improve student learning.

 

Courses Taught:
Career Counseling & Development
Counseling Theories & Practice
Special Topics: Counseling Children (course developer)
Program Planning, Management, & Evaluation
Basic Counseling Skills
Practicum in School Counseling
Internship in School Counseling

August 2005 to July 2006

Temporary Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.
CACREP accredited

WebCT was used as a platform in all courses to improve instruction via the content modules, bulletin board, assignment drop box, online chats, and Horizon Wimba Live Classroom.

Courses Taught:
Career Counseling
Practicum in School Counseling
Advocacy & Brokering of Services
Lifespan Human Development
Developmental Psychology

January 2004 to June 2005

Teaching Internships
Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
Co-taught the following courses with counselor education faculty members using the Blackboard platform to supplement classroom instruction.

 

Courses co-taught:
Foundations of School Counseling
Career Educational Information Systems & Resources
Development and Operation of School Counseling Programs
Theory & Practice of Counseling
Group Dynamics

August 2003 to April 2005

Graduate Teaching Associate
Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

Taught one section of the undergraduate course
Career & Personal Development each semester.

Adjunct Faculty Appointments

June 2011 to present

Online Adjunct Faculty Member
Department of Guidance and Counseling
American Public University, Charles Town, WV

 

Courses Taught:
The Professional School Counselor
Career Counseling & Development
Theories of Counseling
Practicum in School Counseling
Internship in School Counseling
March 2011 to present

Online Adjunct Faculty Member
Center for Counseling and Family Studies
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

 

Courses Taught:
Introduction to Human Services
Counselor Professional Identity, Function, & Ethics
Career Development & Counseling
Theories of Counseling

August to December 2001 Adjunct Faculty Member
Department of History & Social Sciences
Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA.

Course Taught:
Introduction to Psychology

Clinical Experiences


Supervision

August 2006 to present Clinical Supervisor
The Citadel, Charleston, SC.

Supervise sections of school counseling practicum and/or internship students during the fall and spring semesters.
August 2005 to April 2006 Clinical Supervisor
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.

Supervised one section of school counseling practicum students during the fall and spring semesters.
June 2005 Clinical Supervisor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

Supervised five school counseling students in elementary school placements with Dr. Jeannine Studer.

January to April 2005

Supervision Internship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

Supervised two school counseling students enrolled in middle school placements.

September to December 2004

Graduate Student
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

Supervised two mental health counseling and two school counseling students for the experiential component of the course: Theory and Practice of Counseling, Supervision, and Consultation.

School Counseling

January to May 2005

Internship
Cedar Bluff Middle School, Knoxville, TN

 

Conducted classroom guidance lessons, as well as individual and group counseling sessions. Collaborated with teachers and administrators, co-leader for anger management group for sixth graders, and participated in the daily tasks of being a school counselor.

August to December 2004

Internship
South Doyle High School, Knoxville, TN.

 

Conducted classroom guidance and individual counseling sessions. Assisted students with scheduling classes, collaborated with teachers and administrators, and attended team meetings.

May to August 2004

Practicum
Willow Brook Elementary School, Oak Ridge, TN.

 

Worked with individuals and groups of students. Conducted classroom guidance sessions with second and third graders.

Career Counseling

January to May 2003

Practicum
Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, TN.

 

Interpreted the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS). Counseled students in selecting a major and coursework.

August 2001 to June 2002

Career Services Counselor
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

 

Critiqued resumes, interpreted career inventories, and helped students select a major. Co-taught Orientation 151, which assists freshmen and sophomores in selecting a major and career path.

June to August 2001

Job Location & Development Counselor
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

 

Assisted students in finding summer jobs and internships. Updated job postings and contacted local businesses about part-time employment opportunities.

Group Counseling

June 2004

Group Facilitator
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

Led a group of six graduate students twice a week in personal growth and development as part of Group Dynamics course. Explored goals, self-esteem, and values.

Community/Agency Counseling

January to May 2001 Internship
Valley Health Care System, Morgantown & Grafton, WV

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with clients.
December 2000 Practicum
Valley Health Care System, Morgantown, WV

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions at a residential facility with clients.
August to November 2000 Practicum
Dr. Ron Pearse, & Associates, Fairmont, WV

Observed and facilitated individual, and group counseling sessions with clients.

Related Experiences

October 2002 to April 2003 Undergraduate Advisor
Psychology Department
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
August 2002 to April 2005 Chapter Advisor
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

 

August 2002 to July 2003
Graduate Assistant

Psychology Department
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
Updated the Counseling Psychology Program Handbook and assisted in the APA-accreditation renewal process.

August 1999 to June 2002 Chapter Advisor
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Scholarship


Publications

(student co-authors marked with *)

 

Book Chapter(s)

 

Oberman, A. (in review). Careers and transitions. In J.R. Studer, The Essential Professional School Counselor in a Society of Change.

Oberman, A. (2010). Accountability and the school counselor-in-training. In J.R. Studer, & J. Diambra, A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselor Trainees (pp. 133-145). New York, New York: Routledge.

 

Educational Material(s)

 

Oberman, A. (in press). Theoretical Integration. Online Group Activities to Enhance Counselor
Education
.

Oberman, A. (2011). My career journey. Experiential Activities for Teaching Career Counseling and
for Facilitating Career Groups (Volume III)
.

Oberman, A. (2008). Self-esteem sun beams. School Counselors Share Their Favorite Group
Activities: A Guide to Choosing, Planning, Conducting, and Processing
, 66-67.

Oberman, A. (2007). Life's not fair. The Group Therapist's Notebook: Homework, Handouts, and
Activities for Use in Psychotherapy
, 219-222.

Hebert, L., Oberman, A., & Washington, L. (2004). Power point lecture CD. In C.L. Thompson, L.B. Rudolph, & D. Henderson, Counseling children (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Brooks Cole.
All authors contributed equally to this project

 

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

 

National and International

 

Oberman, A., & Studer, J. (in review). An exploratory study of the tasks performed by school counselor trainees in internship. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Oberman, A., & Studer, J. (in press). School counselor trainees implement the ASCA National Model®. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.

Oberman, A., Sebera, K., & Kerr, K.* (in press). The use of online learning in field based courses. Journal of Technology in Counseling, 6, 1.

Oberman, A., & Studer, J. (2009). Strategies for effectively teaching career counseling. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.

Woodside, M., Oberman, A., Cole, K., & Carruth, E. (2007). The experience of learning to be a counselor: A pre-practicum point of view. Counselor Education and Supervision, 47, 14-28.

Oberman, A. (2006). Effective clinical supervision for professional school counsellors. Guidance and Counselling Journal. 20, 147-151.

Studer, J., & Oberman, A. (2006). The Use of the ASCA National Model in supervising the school counselor trainee. Professional School Counseling, 10, 82-87.

Studer, J., Oberman, A., & Womack, R. (2006). Producing Evidence to Show Counseling Effectiveness in the Schools. Professional School Counseling, 9, 385-391.

Peterson, M., & Oberman, A. (2005). Iconography: Using appropriate technology for teaching career development concepts. VISTAS: Compelling Perspectives on Counseling. American Counseling Association.

Esposito, J., Srebalus, D., Roberti, J., & Oberman, A. (2003). Rural school counselors and team approaches to guidance. The Rural Educator, 24, 34-39.

 

State

 

Oberman, A., Studer, J., & Eby-Meeks, D.* (2009). Are site supervisors implementing the ASCA Model to train school counseling candidates? Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory, and Practice, 36, 1-7.

Oberman, A. & Studer, J. (2008). The professional school counselor and performance standards: How is time spent? Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 2, 36-50.

Oberman, A. (2007). The job satisfaction of counselor educators. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 1, 44-52.

 

Encyclopedia Entry (peer-reviewed)

 

Oberman, A. (2009). Career adjustment. In American Counseling Association (Ed.), The ACA encyclopedia of counseling (pp. 66-67). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association

 

Book Reviews

 

Book Review Board Member, The Family Journal (2005 - 2009)

Oberman, A. (2009). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. The Family Journal, 17, 380.

Oberman, A. (2008). Sourcebook of family theory and research. The Family Journal, 16, 271-272.

Oberman, A. (2007). Therapists guide to psychopharmacology. The Family Journal, 15, 430-431.

Oberman, A. (2006). Feminist perspectives in family medical therapy. The Family Journal, 14, 453.

Oberman, A. (2005, November). The professional school counselor: An advocate for students. Counseling Today, 45.

Oberman, A. (2005). Relationship therapy with same-sex couples. The Family Journal, 13, 511-512.

Oberman, A. (2005). Building intimate relationships: Bridging treatment, education, and enrichment through the PAIRS program. The Family Journal, 13, 233.

 

Manuscripts in Revision

 

Oberman, A. (in revision). Counselor educators' job satisfaction: The relationship with gender, CACREP, rank, and tenure.

Oberman, A. (in revision). Transformative learning and the counselor education classroom.


Presentations

(student co-presenters marked with *)

 

National and International (peer-reviewed)

 

Oberman, A., & Studer, J. (2013). The ASCA National Model and supervisory tasks. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Cincinnati, OH.

Oberman, A. (2012). The Career Collage as an Assessment Tool. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the American College Counseling Association, Orlando, FL.

Oberman, A., Studer, J., & Crawford, C. (2011). The Internship Experience of School Counselors-in-Training & the ASCA National Model. Roundtable presented at the biannual meeting of the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, Nashville, TN.

Oberman, A. (2011). New strategies for teaching career counseling. Presented at the third Virtual Conference on Counseling (3VCC), Counselor Education in Second Life (CESL).

Oberman, A. (2010). Counselors-in-training implement the ASCA National Model. Presented at the second Virtual Conference on Counseling (2VCC), Counselor Education in Second Life (CESL).

Oberman, A. (2009). Creative collages in counselor education. Presented at the first annual Virtual Conference on Counseling, Counselor Education in Second Life (CESL).

Oberman, A., & Studer, J. (2009). Teaching career counseling. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Charlotte, NC.

Oberman, A. & Eby-Meeks, D.* (2008).Using technology in career counseling. Poster presented at the meeting of the American College Counseling Association, Savannah, GA.

Sebera, K., & Oberman, A. (2008). School Counselors Documenting Their Impact: How do we know students are improved with our programs and interventions? Presented at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Atlanta, GA.

Woodside, M., Cole, K, Oberman, A., & Carruth, E. (2007). Learning to be a counselor: A pre-practicum experience. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Columbus, OH.

Oberman, A. (2005). Job satisfaction of counselor education faculty members. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA.

Peterson, M., & Oberman, A. (2005). Iconography: Using appropriate technology for teaching career development concepts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA.

Studer, J., & Oberman, A. (2005). Successful supervisory practices using the ASCA National Model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Orlando, FL.

 

Regional (peer-reviewed)

 

Oberman, A. (2012). Best practices for teaching career counseling. Roundtable to be presented at the biannual meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Savannah, GA.

Oberman, A. (2012). The relationship between gender, rank, and CACREP-accreditation to counselor educator job satisfaction. Roundtable to be presented at the biannual meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Savannah, GA.

Oberman, A., & Crawford, C. (2010). Creative strategies in training counselors. Roundtable presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA.

Oberman, A., Sebera, K., & Chibbaro, J. (2006). Counselor educator use of technology in practicum and internship courses. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL.

Studer, J. & Oberman, A. (2006). Using the ASCA Model in supervision with school counselors-in-training. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL.

Oberman, A. (2004). Fitting in as a new assistant professor. Poster presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Gatlinburg, TN.

Oberman, A. (2004). Activities that help students with the career decision making process. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Athens, GA.

Studer, J., & Oberman, A. (2004). Using the ASCA National Model to transform school counselor supervision. Presented at the meeting of the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Athens, GA.

 

State (peer-reviewed)

 

Oberman, A., & Newman, M. (2012). Developing a mission statement for your comprehensive, developmental guidance program. Content session to be presented at the annual conference of the South Carolina School Counselor Association. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Oberman, A. (2012). Strategies for Implementing the ASCA Model into your Guidance Program. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Counseling Association. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Oberman, A., Bates-Quinn, C., Newman, M., & Crawford, K. (2011). Putting the ASCA Model into practice at your school. Leader of a panel presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Counseling Association. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Oberman, A. (2009). Tips for taking the stress out of accountability. Presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Counseling Association. Chattanooga, TN.

Oberman, A., Dinicola, M., Barber, C., Harriman, L, & Howard, D. (2009). School counselors share tips for implementing the EEDA and ASCA Model. Leader of a panel presentation at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association. Columbia, SC.

Oberman, A., & Crawford, C. (2008). 123's of school counselor accountability. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association. Charleston, SC.

Williams, G., Sanders, J., Scriven, P., Urofsky, R., Oberman, A., et al. (2008). Counselor Educators Panel. Member of panel presentation at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association. Charleston, SC

Oberman, A. (2007). Accountability strategies for school counselors. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association, Charleston, SC.

Williams, G., Sanders, J., Scriven, P., Urofsky, R., Oberman, A., et al. (2007). Implementation of ADEPT in South Carolina school counseling programs. Member of a panel presentation at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association, Charleston, SC.

Williams, G., Sanders, J., Scriven, P., Urofsky, R., Oberman, A., et al. (2007) EEDA panel presentation. Member of a panel presentation at the annual meeting of South Carolina Counseling Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Oberman, A., & Gillion, M.* (2006). Demonstrating strategies for school counselor accountability. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Counselor Association, Charleston, SC.

Oberman, A., Sebera, K., & Chibbaro, J. (2006). Using technology in school counselor supervision. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia School Counselors Association, Savannah, GA.


Professional Development Activities


Conferences Attended

 

American College Counseling Association 2008, 2012
American Counseling Associatio 2005, 2009
American School Counselor Association 2005, 2008
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2011
Eastern Educational Research Association 2010
Georgia School Counselors Association 2006
South Carolina Association for Play Therapy 2010
South Carolina Counseling Association 2007, 2011, 2012
South Carolina School Counselor Association 2006 - 2009, 2012
Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision 2004, 2006, 2012
Tennessee Counseling Association 2009

Certification


National Board Certified Counselor recertified 2005, 2011

Service


The Citadel

College-wide

 

Computer Services Committee, Fall 2007- present

• Committee Chair, Fall 2008- Spring 2009

• Faculty New Computer Subcommittee Chair, Fall 2007- Spring 2008

Professional Development, Spring & Fall 2008
Faculty Council Representative, Fall 2009-Spring 2011, Fall 2011 - Spring 2013

 

School of Education

 

Education & Economic Development Act, Fall 2007- Spring 2009

• Committee Chair, Fall 2007- Spring 2009

Graduate Student Appeals Committee, Fall 2007- present
Counselor Education Faculty Search, Fall 2007- Spring 2008, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Literacy Faculty Search, Fall 2008- Spring 2009, Fall 2010 - Spring 2011, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Faculty Tenure and Promotion, Fall 2011 - present

• Committee Chair, Fall 2011 - present

 

Students

 

School Counseling Graduate Student Advisor (last names G-L), Fall 2006 - present
Advisor - The Citadel Graduate Counseling Association, Spring 2007- Spring 2010, Fall 2011 - present
Values & Respect, Program Integrator - Foxtrot Co., Fall 2007- Spring 2011
Coordinator - School Counseling Field Experiences, Fall 2007- present
Coordinator - National Counseling Exam, Fall 2008- present
Coordinator - Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam - Fall 2009 - present

 

Community

 

Cane Bay High School Guidance Advisory Council Fall 2012-present
Belle Hall Elementary Guidance Advisory Council, Spring 2012 - present
West Ashley High School Guidance Advisory Council, Fall 2011 - present
Ashley Ridge High School Guidance Advisory Council, Fall 2009 - present
Thesis Mentor - Academic Magnet High School, Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Faculty Mentor - New Faculty Interest Network, Fall 2009 - Spring 2010

Counseling Discipline

Board Membership

 

Postsecondary Vice President South Carolina School Counselor Association (SCSCA) 2011 - present

 

Editorial Board Memberships

 

Professional School Counseling 2012- present
Journal of Humanistic Counseling 2010 - present
Counselor Education and Supervision (ad hoc reviewer) 2009 - present
Arizona Counseling Journal 2009 - 2011
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina 2008 & 2009
Tennessee Counseling Association Journal 2007-2010, 2011-2014

 

Proposal Reviewer

 

Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) Conference 2011
American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference 2011, 2012, 2013
Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (SACES) Conference 2011

University of West Georgia

College of Education

 

Mentor - College of Education Technology Program, Spring 2006

 

Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology

 

School Counseling Committee, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006
Assessment Committee, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006


Professional Associations


National Certified Counselor (NCC #69620), 2001 - present
American Counseling Association, 2004 - present
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, 2004 - present
American School Counselor Association, 2004 - present
American College Counseling Association 2008, 2012
Association for Child & Adolescent Counseling 2012
South Carolina Counseling Association 2006, 2010 - 2012
South Carolina School Counselor Association 2006, 2010 - present
Chi Sigma Alpha Honorary, inducted 2011
Chi Sigma Iota Honorary, inducted 2001
Phi Delta Kappa Honorary, inducted 2001
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, initiated 1996


Computer Skills


Blackboard, Sakai, WebCT, & Livetext
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)