School of Education Faculty Vita

CURRICULUM VITA

AARON H. OBERMAN
Assistant Professor

The Citadel
School of Education
Capers Hall 307
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
Office: 843.953.5097; aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Home: ahovolunteer@aol.com

Education

Date	Degree Earned	Major	Institution
May 2005	Ph.D.	Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education Specialization: School and Career Counseling Cognate: Psychology Dissertation: "The job satisfaction of tenure track counselor education faculty members at institutions with doctoral level programs accredited by CACREP using Herzberg's theory of motivation"	University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN CACREP accredited
May 2001	M.A.	Master of Arts in Counseling Concentration: Community Counseling National Board Certified Counselor NCC #69620	West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV CACREP accredited
April 1999	B.A.	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Teaching Experience

Date	Position	Employer
August 2006 to present	Assistant Professor School of Education The Citadel, Charleston, SC. CACREP accredited WebCT is used as an instructional platform in all courses to improve student learning. Courses taught: Career Counseling Program Planning, Management, & Evaluation Pre-Practicum: Counseling Techniques Practicum in School Counseling Internship in School Counseling Service: Graduate School Counseling Association (Advisor) 2007- School Counseling Field Placement Coordinator 2007- Program Integrator, Values & Respect - Foxtrot Co. 2007- School of Education Committees: Education & Economic Development Act Chair 2007- Appeals Committee Member 2007- Counselor Education Faculty Search 2007- College Committees: Computer Services 2007- Professional Development 2008 -	The Citadel http://www.citadel.edu/education Charleston, South Carolina
August 2005 to July 2006	Temporary Assistant Professor Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA. CACREP accredited WebCT is used as a platform in all courses to improve classroom and online 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 Service: School Counseling Committee Assessment Committee College of Education Mentor-Mentee Technology Program	University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA.
June 2005	Co-supervisor University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Supervised five school counseling students in elementary school placements.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
January 2004 to June 2005	Internship - 200 hours Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Blackboard platform was used to supplement classroom instruction. Courses co-taught: Foundations of School Counseling Development and Operation of School Counseling Programs Theory & Practice of Counseling Career Educational Information Systems & Resources Group Dynamics	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
January to April 2005	Internship - 100 hours University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Supervised two school counseling students enrolled in middle school placements.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
September to December 2004	Graduate Student University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Supervised two mental health counseling and two school counseling students as the experiential component of Theory and Practice of Counseling Supervision and Consultation.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
August 2003 to April 2005	Graduate Teaching Associate Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Taught one section of Career & Personal Development each semester	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
August to December 2001	Adjunct Faculty Member Department of History & Social Sciences Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA. Taught one section of Introduction to Psychology.	Waynesburg College Waynesburg, PA.

School Counseling

Date	Position	Employer
January to May 2005	Internship - 200 hours Cedar Bluff Middle School, Knoxville, TN. Conducted classroom guidance lessons, and individual and group counseling sessions. Collaborated with teachers and administrators, co-leader for anger management group for 6th graders, and participated in daily tasks of being a school counselor.	Cedar Bluff Middle School Knoxville, TN.
August to December 2004	Internship - 100 hours 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.	South Doyle High School Knoxville, TN.
May to August 2004	Practicum - 100 hours Willow Brook Elementary School, Oak Ridge, TN. Worked with individuals and groups of students. Conducted classroom guidance sessions with second and third graders.	Willow Brook Elementary School Oak Ridge, TN.

Career Counseling

Date	Position	Employer
January to May 2003	Practicum - 100 hours Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, TN. Interpreted the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS). Advised students in selecting a major and coursework.	Pellissippi State Technical Community College Knoxville, TN
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 aids freshmen and sophomores in selecting a major and career path.	West Virginia University Morgantown, WV.

Group Counseling

Date	Position	Employer
June 2004	Group Facilitator University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Led a group of six students twice a week in personal growth and development as part of Group Dynamics course. Explored goals, views of self, and values.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.

Related Experience

Date	Position	Employer
October 2002 to April 2003	Undergraduate Advisor Psychology Department University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Assisted undergraduate psychology majors in scheduling for classes, and providing information about graduate school and job opportunities for psychology majors.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
August 2002 to April 2005	Chapter Advisor Beta Theta Pi Fraternity University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.	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 renewing APA-accreditation for the doctoral program.	University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN.
September to December 2004	Chapter Advisor Beta Theta Pi Fraternity West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.	West Virginia University Morgantown, WV.

Publications

Journal Articles

Oberman, A., Studer, J., & Eby-Meeks, D. (2008). Are site supervisors implementing the ASCA Model to train school counseling candidates? Manuscript in progress.

Oberman, A., Sebera, K. & Chibbaro, J. (2007). Counselor educators use of technology in teaching practicum and internship. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Oberman, A. & Studer, J. (2008). The Professional School Counselor and Performance Standards: How is Time Spent? Manuscript submitted for publication.

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

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 2005. 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.

Chapters and Resource Materials

Wehrman, J. & Oberman, A. Incorporating play related activities into family therapy. Manuscript in progress.

Oberman, A. (in press). Career Adjustment. The American Counseling Association Encyclopedia of Counseling.

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). [PowerPoint CD-Rom for Counseling children, 6th ed. Thompson, Rudolph, & Henderson]. University of Tennessee.

Book Reviews

Oberman, A. (2008). [Review of the book Sourcebook of family theory and research.] The Family Journal, 16,

Oberman, A. (2007). [Review of the book Therapists guide to psychopharmacology.] The Family Journal, 15, 430-431.

Oberman, A. (2006). [Review of the book Feminist perspectives in family medical therapy].The Family Journal, 14, 453.

Oberman, A. (2005, November). [Review of the book The professional school counselor: An advocate for students]. Counseling Today, 45.

Oberman, A. (2005). [Review of the book Relationship therapy with same-sex couples]. The Family Journal, 13, 511-512.

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

Presentations

Sebera, K., Oberman, A., & et al. (2008). School Counselors Documenting Their Impact: How do we know students are improved with our programs and interventions?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Oberman, A., Sebera, K., & Chibbaro, J. (2006, September). 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, September). 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.

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

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

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

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

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

* graduate student assisted faculty member as a co-presenter or co-author.

Grants

A comparison of the job satisfaction of counselor educators.
New Faculty Research Grant. The Citadel Foundation (2007). $1010.00

Are site supervisors using the ASCA Model to train school counseling candidates?
New Faculty Research Grant. The Citadel Foundation (2006). $770.00

Professional Associations

American Counseling Association
American School Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
Chi Sigma Iota Honorary, inducted 2001
Phi Delta Kappa Honorary, inducted 2001
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, initiated 1996

Computer Skills

Online instruction: Blackboard and WebCT (Campus Edition and Vista)
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
LiveText

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