Amber Jones
Beebe
Summary
Experienced educational counselor prepared for impactful roles in student guidance and support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skills include conflict resolution, academic advising, and emotional support. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, fostering positive student outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Arkansas Virtual Academy
09.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
High School Counselor
Riverview School District
07.2020 - Current
- Provides direct and indirect counseling services to approximately 350 9th-12th grade students
- School Testing Coordinator (ACT, ACT Aspire, Advanced Placement)
- Scheduling (eSchool)
- Assists students with signing up for the ACT, filling out the FAFSA, obtaining and filling out scholarships
- Audits transcripts and assists students in college/career planning
- Collaborates with ASU to support students with concurrent courses
Literacy Interventionist
Beebe School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
School Counselor
Jordan School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with Utah standards.
- Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, and arranged for needed services.
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
Elementary School Counselor
Beebe Early Childhood
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed and adhered to a comprehensive school counseling program in alignment with Arkansas standards.
- Provided counseling program services to about 500 students.
- Assisted in overseeing and administering state standardized testing.
- Assisted administration in class placements for students in our school.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2021
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2006
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Beebe, AR05-2004
High School Diploma -
Beebe High School
Beebe, AR05-1999
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- College application support
- Mental health awareness
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Records maintenance
- Academic advising
- Student testing
- Post-secondary career exploration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
Timeline
High School Counselor
Arkansas Virtual Academy
09.2022 - Current
High School Counselor
Riverview School District
07.2020 - Current
Literacy Interventionist
Beebe School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
School Counselor
Jordan School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
Elementary School Counselor
Beebe Early Childhood
07.2015 - 06.2018
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Beebe High School
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