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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Talented, compassionate and highly-qualified School Counselor offering 20+ years' expertise in advising students on relevant topics to help achieve goals seeking high school counselor position. Leader with a focus on developing and upholding the school counseling program objectives. Success-driven when determining solutions for areas in the counseling program that need improvement. Personable and respectful when working with students, parents and administrators.

Skills
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Confidential services
  • Suicide prevention
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Crisis intervention / De-escalation strategies
  • Cultural competency
  • Mental health assessments
  • 504 Plan
  • Conflict mediation
  • Compassionate school counselor
  • Anti-Bullying Specialist
  • Time management
  • ASCA National Model Principles
  • Community resource intelligence
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team member IRS, CCC/SST, Crisis Team.
Experience
09/2001 to Current School Counselor Department Of The Interior | Hayneville, AL,
  • Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Encouraged students in educational, mental health and social emotional counseling both individually and in groups.
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Offered counseling services to all students including IEP students.
  • Earned highly effective evaluation ratings.
  • Counseled students to achieve academic improvement.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating students and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Followed ASCA standards in creating and administering the school counseling program.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) in conjunction with CST.
  • Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of counseling program and make improvements.
  • Maintained updated counseling knowledge through workshops, in-services and webinars.
  • Earned reputation for hard work.
  • Worked closely with team members of the IRS, CCC/SST, Crisis Team to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated in development of district risk assessment procedures/protocol.
  • Supported counseling department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed notes/documentation.
  • Performed social assessment and school readiness evaluations for entering kindergarten students.
  • Performed all duties, documentation and legal requirements for the role of Anti-Bullying Specialist.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists and mental health providers about student and family medication and mental health issues.
  • Referred students and families to external resources for additional support.
  • Executed appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Effectively manage time and caseloads.
  • Taught kindergarten SEL lessons.
  • Taught 1 - 4 class lessons when necessary to address presenting issues with class dynamics.
  • Assisted in monitoring school wide SEL initiative.
  • Formed and facilitated the CCC (Culture and Climate Committee/Council) at both Nixon and Kennedy Elementary Schools in compliance with the Anti-Bullying Legislation from 2011 until present.
  • Provided transitional services for 4th grade students moving to Lincoln Roosevelt School.
  • Assisted in grade level team meetings regarding student class placement/lists for following year.
  • Designed and maintained School Counseling Web Page.
  • Developed and maintained two google classroom during FID.
  • Experienced with Genesis, Real Time and Google Educational programs.
  • Experienced with Second Step SEL Kindergarten Program, Everyday Speech, and Olweus Anti-Bullying program.
  • Utilized Calm app, Yoga and Meditation practices with all students.
  • School Counselor at Lincoln Roosevelt, Nixon and Kennedy Schools.
to Team Leader / Family Systems Clinician Texas Tech University | Brownfield, TX,
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to provide exceptional counseling service.
  • Analyzed employee workloads to meet legal requirements and deadlines
  • Administered therapy to low-income families using specialized techniques, solution-focused strategies and multi-systems approach in both Morristown and Paterson offices.
  • Administered therapy to court mandated clients.
  • Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psycho-therapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
  • Guided clients through death and divorce to support therapeutic needs and create plan for continuing care.
  • Completed, submitted and verified accuracy of clinical and psycho-social assessments and therapy notes to develop and implement treatment plan.
  • Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plans.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues, mental health diagnoses and created plans for coping.
  • Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling.
  • Provided a wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling interventions strategies utilizing family systems methodologies to assist patients.
  • Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Adhered strictly to federal, state and local guidelines.
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Effectively managed time and caseloads.
  • Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
  • Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
  • Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing the current DSM.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
  • Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
to Mental Health Clinician Legacy Traditional Schools | Phoenix, AZ,
  • Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues, mental health diagnoses and created plans for coping.
  • Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling.
  • Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Adhered strictly to federal, state and local guidelines.
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Effectively managed time and caseloads.
  • Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
  • Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
  • Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing the current DSM.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.
  • Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
09/2000 to 06/2001 Kindergarten Teacher Franklin Township Schools | City, STATE,
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, and phone calls.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Developed assessments to test student growth.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
  • Provided focused lessons for readiness highlighting phonics, language, writing and reading.
  • Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Guided reading aloud to spark imaJessication and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
  • Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
  • Motivated and supported students in growing reading independence using methodical, sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and decoding by sounding out words.
Education and Training
Expected in Master of Arts | Teaching Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ GPA:
Expected in Master of Arts | Community Counseling And Education Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ GPA:
Expected in Bachelor of Arts | Psychology Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ GPA:
Certifications

NJ Teachers and Student Personnel Services Certifications

Member of MCPCA (Morris County Professional Counselor Association)

Member of ASCA (American School Counselor Association)

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School Attended

  • Montclair State University
  • Seton Hall University
  • Montclair State University

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