Alyssa Jacobson
Crumpton,USA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Kent County Middle School
Chestertown, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Work with students in individual, group, and classroom settings
- Coordinated Section 504 Plans to ensure student needs were met and compliance maintained
- Act as School Testing Coordinator for the school
- Collaborate with staff as part of the SST team at each grade level
- Schedule students for classes
- Participated in Attendance Team meetings to address and strategize solutions for student attendance issues
- Mentored college intern to enhance skills and knowledge in school counseling practices
- Work closely with the student services members
School Counselor Specialist
Providence Public Schools
Providence, RI
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the districts’ School Counseling Scope and Sequence
- Facilitated professional development sessions for school counselors to enhance counseling strategies and student support
- Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and district level staff to improve student achievement through school counseling
- Assist with the facilitation of regularly scheduled lead counselor meetings and professional learning experiences (PLE) outside of the school day
- Supported lead counselors as coach and thought partner, collaborating on actionable steps for continuous improvement in counseling practices
- Coordinated and implemented students’ Individual Learning Plans, ensuring tailored support for academic and personal development
School Counselor
Nathanael Greene Middle School
Providence, RI
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided individual and small group counseling in social emotional, academic, and college and career advising
- Facilitated access to additional support resources for at-risk students
- Communicated regularly with families to address attendance concerns and support student engagement
- Provided updated information to students and families on high school selection and school choice processes
- Worked closely with the administrative team and deans
Director of School Counseling
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Falls Church, VA
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Provided counseling and responsive services for students
- Conducted classroom guidance sessions on topics including: careers, social/emotional concerns, class registration
- Developed an Academic Career Plan with 7th grade students
- Consulted with staff and parents on student learning, responsibility, and developmental needs to foster student growth
- Collaborated with administrative team on projects to enhance student support systems
- Coordinated school standardized testing
- Created the master schedule, registered, and scheduled students
- Contributed to 504, MTSS, and Crisis Teams focused on student needs
- Mentored new counselors to strengthen their effectiveness in supporting student needs
School Counselor
King George County, VA
King George, VA
08.2003 - 08.2011
- Guided students in identifying and achieving personal goals, fostering self-awareness and motivation
- Counseled students individually and in small groups
- Advised students through the college admission process
- Conducted classroom guidance sessions on career options, college preparedness, social skills, bullying prevention, and making high school count
- Collaborated with students to develop post-high school plans while ensuring graduation requirements were met
- Organized support strategies for at-risk students to improve their academic performance
- Worked closely with our Freshman Academy Program for transition
School Counselor
King George Middle School
King George, VA
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Coordinated Child Study and Section 504 Plans, ensuring compliance with educational standards and addressing student needs
- Worked with students in individual, group, and classroom settings
- Assisted students in scheduling for upcoming school year and planning future academic and career goals, fostering proactive educational pathways
- Transitioned students from elementary to middle school and middle to high school
- Participated in Crisis Management Team, contributing to development of emergency protocols and student safety initiatives
- Acted as a liaison between parents and teachers as well as teachers and student
- Performed the duties of School Testing Coordinator for the school
School Counselor
Potomac Elementary School
King George, VA
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Delivered individual and group counseling to support student emotional and academic growth
- Collaborated with teachers to resolve classroom conflicts and foster a positive learning environment
- Led classroom guidance on a variety of topics from bullying to respect for others
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, then consulted with faculty to tailor support strategies for student needs
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Notre Dame College
Manchester, NH05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Psychology
Gordon College
Wenham05-1998
Skills
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Decision Making
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Academic support
- Diverse presentations
- Career awareness
- Fast Learner
- Adaptable
- Adapts under pressure
- Active Listening
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association
- Maryland School Counselor Association
Certification
- Maryland Educator Cert., Specialist / School Counselor, 06/30/28
- Rhode Island Educator Cert., Professional/School Counselor, 06/30/28
- Virginia Educator Cert., Pupil Personnel Services/School Counselor, 06/30/30
Timeline
School Counselor
Kent County Middle School
01.2023 - Current
School Counselor Specialist
Providence Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
School Counselor
Nathanael Greene Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of School Counseling
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2020
School Counselor
King George County, VA
08.2003 - 08.2011
School Counselor
King George Middle School
08.2003 - 08.2007
School Counselor
Potomac Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Psychology
Gordon College