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Jessica Claire
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Professional Summary

Skilled [Type] Counselor with strong background helping [Type] clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by [State].


Empathetic counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections.


Committed Counselor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to residents in [Type] programs.


Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career step.


Insightful Counselor familiar with [Type] treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.


Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].


Accomplishments
  • Received advanced clinical training in treating children with ADHD and learning disabilities at Mascoutah School District.
  • Presenter at the Southwest Regional School Conference: Care Teams.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of our school district's first Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS).
  • Achieved more expedient and successful case management by creating self-made forms for all counseling tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop behavior tracking spreadsheets and graphs.
  • Achieved student success by creating an elementary counseling curriculum with developmentally-appropriate goals for excellent social, emotional, and behavioral health and in congruence with state goal guidelines.
Skills
  • Learning disability , ADHD, and High Functioning Autism awareness
  • Mental health support
  • Experience with: Dual diagnoses, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, Neurodevelopmental disorders, domestic violence
  • Psychotropic medications knowledge
  • Case management proficiency
  • Intervention planning
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Illinois Professional Counselor Licensure
  • Expertise in: crisis intervention techniques, teaching social skills, child group psychotherapy, divorce, children of deployed parents
  • Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expertise
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Trained in indicators of child abuse and reporting
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, 08/2021 to Current
Brea Olinda Unified School DistrictBrea, CA,
  • Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors and supervisor to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional workshops, classes, and reading professional materials.
  • Provided individual counseling services to clients with adjustment issues.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individuals, peers, families, and outside supports (coaches, school faculty members), and developed strategies for interventions.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Assessed individuals' issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between peers, partners, and families.
  • Helped patients to deal with realities of Neurodevelopmental diagnoses and develop coping skills.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Strengths-Based Therapy.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Elementary School Counselor, 08/1994 to 05/2019
Catholic SchoolsLa Grange, TX,
  • Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, school psychologists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
  • Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
  • Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
  • Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Care Team, and Positive Behavioral Interventions Systems (PBIS) to assist teachers with students with social, emotional, and behavioral-type problems.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises and taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns through identifying issues that may hinder student academic achievement.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and executive functioning skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
High School Counselor, 08/1993 to 05/1994
Marion School DistrictCity, STATE,
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
  • Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
  • Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
  • Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success through identifying issues that hindered student academic and social achievement.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
Education
Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Expected in 05/2022 to Lindenwood University - St. Charles, MO,
GPA:
  • Member of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society for Counseling
  • Relevant Coursework Completed: Adult Survivors of Trauma & Crisis Intervention
Master of Science: Counseling, Expected in 07/1993 to Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL,
GPA:
  • Awarded Elementary School Counseling Graduate Assistantship
  • Achieved Certified School Counselor Type 73 - Preschool - 21 year olds
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Expected in 05/1992 to Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL,
GPA:
  • Relevant Coursework Completed: Concentration in Social Sciences
  • Completed 8-week Rape Counseling Course at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, IL - This enabled me to volunteer part-time as a crisis counselor for rape victims entering the ER.
  • Member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority.
  • 4- year Member of the Eastern Illinois University Cheer Team
  • Achieved Teaching Certificate Type 03 - Preschool - 9th Grade
Affiliations
  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)
  • Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
  • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Certifications
  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified School Counselor - Type 73 - Preschool-21 year-olds
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School Attended

  • Lindenwood University
  • Eastern Illinois University
  • Eastern Illinois University

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
  • Elementary School Counselor
  • High School Counselor

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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