CURRICULUM VITAE. REBECCA G. SCHERER PhD, LPC, NCC

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1 REBECCA G. SCHERER PhD, LPC, NCC EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS 2659 Meadow Hall Drive Herndon, VA Degrees Date University Major Ph.D. Aug University of North Carolina Counseling Notes: CACREP Accredited M.A. Dec Marymount University Community Notes: CACREP Accredited Counseling B.S. May 2007 James Madison University Major: Psychology Minor: Human Resources Licenses North Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor (#7815) Certifications National Board for Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor (# ) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching and Supervising Dates Position/Course Institution Spring 2013 Co-Instructor University of North Carolina Introduction to Family Counseling Theories: Taught core concepts of family counseling theories to Master s level students. Managed online learning platform (Moodle) and provided feedback to students on writing assignments. Created quizzes, tests, and lecture materials. Fall 2012 Co-Instructor University of North Carolina Advanced Counseling Techniques: Taught core concepts of advanced counseling theories. Provided demonstration of techniques in lecture and provided feedback on student s demonstration of techniques. Managed online learning platform (Moodle).

2 Fall 2012 Co-Instructor/Supervisor University of North Carolina Internship I & II: Supervised personal section of school and community Master level students enrolled in internship I & II. Spring 2012 Co-Instructor University of North Carolina Internship I & II: Helped supervise Master level student and community counseling students enrolled in internship I & II. Spring 2012 Supervisor University of North Carolina Practicum: Provided weekly supervision of two Master level students and lead two group supervision classes throughout the semester. Fall 2011 Co-Instructor/Supervisor University of North Carolina Counseling Techniques: Provided weekly supervision to three beginning level Master level students and co-taught lectures. Summer II 2011 Co-Instructor University of North Carolina Multicultural Counseling: Taught core concepts of multicultural counseling to Master level students. Professional Counseling Dates Position Company/Location May Nov Community Support Team STEPs Developmental Lead/Outpatient Therapist Academy Responsibilities: Provided intensive in-home community based therapy. Supervised five Bachelor level clinicians. Provided outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Responsible for treatment planning and paperwork. Jan Nov Mental Health Therapist Counselors of Charlotte Responsibilities: Provided individual, family, and couples therapy to adolescents and adults.

3 Jan Aug Mental Health Therapist Overcash Therapy Services, PLLC Responsibilities: Co-facilitated social skills groups with elementary-aged children. Jan Feb Mental Health Therapist Family 1 st Partnerships Responsibilities: Provided individual and group mental health and substance abuse counseling. Feb Dec Mental Health Therapist Vision One Responsibilities: Provided community based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. May Dec.2010 Community Support Team Lead Reaching Out Services Responsibilities: Provided intensive in-home community based therapy with adults. Supervised two Bachelor level professionals. May Dec Internship Counselor Community Residences Arlington, VA Responsibilities: Worked with intellectually disabled and chronically mentally ill adults in art therapy setting and group home. Jan May 2009 Practicum Counselor George Mason University Sexual Assault Services and Office of Alcohol, Drug and Health Education Fairfax, VA Responsibilities: Provided group therapy for sexual assault survivors. Provided psychoeducation to students with substance abuse issues. Jan May 2007 Field Placement Counselor Adult and Adolescent Substance Abuse Services Harrisonburg, VA Responsibilities: Provided group and individual substance abuse services with adolescents and adults.

4 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP Published Manuscripts Scherer, R. G., & Moro, R. R. (2012). Using animals in the therapeutic process: An interview with Dr. Sullivan Moseley. NC Perspectives, 5, Manuscripts in Review Moro, R. R., & Scherer, R. G. (2013). Cross-cultural attachment, internationalization, and systems theory: An interview with Kok-Mun Ng, Ph.D. Manuscript in review. Scherer, R. G., & Ng, K.-M. (2013). Predicting child therapists perceived therapeutic working alliance in play settings. Manuscript in review. Manuscripts in Preparation Moro, R. R., Berwick, A., Scherer, R. G., & Ng, K.-M. (2013). Addressing supervisee personalization issues using solution-focused supervision. Manuscript in preparation. Ng, K.-M., & Scherer, R. (2013). Attachment, acculturation, enqing, and intimacy among married Asians. Manuscript in preparation. Grants Scherer, R. G, & Ng, K.-M. (2012). The influence of attachment quality, trait anxiety, and dyadic gender and racial make-up on play therapists perceived working alliance with their child clients. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Research Grant. Funded for $750. Conference Presentations National Moro, R, R., & Scherer, R. G. (2013, October). Oh the places you ll go! Examining career options for doctoral graduates in an ever-changing job market. Poster presentation at the annual Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference, Denver, CO. Acosta, K. & Scherer, R. G. (2011, March). Understanding Addiction through an Attachment Lens. Poster presentation at the IAAOC Graduate Student Carousel at the annual American Counseling Association conference, New Orleans, LA. Regional Scherer, R. G, & Veach, L. (2012, September). The Invisible Minority: Incorporating Religion into Multicultural Counseling Education. Speaker session at yhe Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference, Savannah, GA. Berwick, A., & Scherer, R. G. (2012, September). The Utility of Parallel Process in Supervision. Speaker session at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference, Savannah, GA. State Ng, K.-M.., & Scherer. R. G. (2013, February). Cross-cultural view of attachment theory and its implications. Speaker presentation at the annual North Carolina Counselors Association conference, Greensboro, NC.

5 Lainas, A., Scherer, R. G., & Acosta, K. M. (2013, February). Users beware: Ethnics and technology. Pre-conference learning institute at the annual North Carolina Counselors Association conference, Greensboro, NC. Berwick, A. & Scherer, R. G. (2012, February). How to advocate for the counseling profession through the legislation process. Speaker presentation at the annual North Carolina Counselors Association conference, Greensboro, NC. Scherer, R. G. & Lainas, A. (2011, February). Etic versus Emic: Multicultural Perspectives for Enhanced Benefit Services in the State of North Carolina. Speaker presentation at the annual North Carolina Counselor Association conference, Concord, NC. Scherer, R. G. (2009, February). Childhood Obesity. Paper presentation at the annual Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference, Williamsburg, VA. Invited Acosta, K. M., Lainas, A., & Scherer, R. G. (2013, February). Ethics and technology. Ethics and technology training for clinical substance abuse counselor supervisors.. Scherer, R. G. (2011, October). Guest speaker on Jewish identity development. Multicultural counseling course at Winthrop University, SC. Scherer, R. G., Lainas, A., & Suddreth, G. (2011, April). Living in diversity. Diversity training at the YWCA,. TEACHING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Multicultural Counseling PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision North Carolina Counselor Association Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Mu Tau Beta American Educational Research Association SERVICE/OUTREACH/ENGAGEMENT Carolina Counselor Editorial Board Division News Section ( ; ) Chi Sigma Iota Social Chair ( ) Mu Tau Beta, University of North Carolina A Child s Place Volunteer (2011)