Amie Jackson
Lynnette
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Focus Counselor with 10+ years of success guiding students on mental health, academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge
01.2024 - Current
- Continuously improved professional skills by attending conferences, workshops, and trainings related to school counseling practices.
- Streamlined communication between administration, teachers, parents, and students by developing efficient referral system for counseling services.
- Created welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into community.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Served as liaison between school community and outside agencies, advocating for student needs and promoting mental health awareness.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child's academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Social Emotional Specialist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead implementation of Social Emotional Learning program.
- Oversee implementation of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions provided by Student Services Department.
- Provide staff development and training specific to areas of social emotional wellness.
- Consult with educational staff, school psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, mental health agencies and administrators regarding students' social emotional needs.
- Assist in conducting comprehensive needs assessments to identify teaching and learning needs, utilizing information to help organize and implement problem-solving strategies with teachers and their students.
- Assist in providing training and coaching with best practices in multi-tiered system of support to meet students’ social and emotional needs.
- Conduct classroom walk-throughs (non-evaluative) as determined by campus principal or SEL Department.
Elementary School Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2015 - 11.2021
- Promoted positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Created safe space for students within school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Coordinated college and career fairs for students, exposing them to range of post-secondary opportunities.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Assisted in developing school-wide policies around bullying prevention efforts that led to decrease in reported incidents.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness and effective communication strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
Behavioral Health Professional
All-star Community Care, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Strengthened family dynamics by providing psycho-education on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
- Developed customized behavior modification plans, leading to significant improvements in patients'' daily functioning abilities.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries as per regulatory requirements.
- Supported clients in developing self-awareness skills through mindfulness activities, resulting in increased emotional regulation capabilities.
- Assisted clients with goal setting and attainment processes by regularly monitoring progress towards identified objectives.
- Improved communication between patients, families, and care providers by serving as a liaison and advocate during treatment process.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness, implementing necessary changes for continued improvement of service delivery.
- Built rapport with culturally diverse populations using empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental attitudes during counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to de-escalate high-risk situations and ensure patient safety.
- Increased client engagement in therapy sessions by utilizing a person-centered approach tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately identify behavioral health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Reduced patient readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ascension Counseling Center
Gonzales, LA
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs, identifying appropriate interventions and therapies for optimal results.
- Contributed to ongoing staff training initiatives, sharing best practices in addiction counseling techniques and approaches.
- Increased patient engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering safe and supportive environment for open communication.
- Conducted regular evaluations of program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize client outcomes.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Conduct random drug screenings.
School Counselor Intern
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted students, individually or in group with developing personal and social skills.
- Provided individual and group counseling.
- Monitored student’s academic performance, behavior, and suggested appropriate intervention.
- Counseled students with behavior problems and provided students with support as they work to overcome disabilities and developmental problems.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Participated in parent/guardian consultation.
- Completed assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families.
- Assisted School Counselor with academic planning and other counseling-related activities.
- Assisted School Counselor with PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southern University A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA 05.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA 07.2003 - 07.2003
Skills
Counseling and therapy
Career Planning
Academic Support
Transcript Review
Class Schedule Preparation
Student Registration
Counseling and therapy
Policy and procedure improvements
Substance Abuse Prevention
Career Counseling
Professional ethics
Student Advocacy
Behavioral assessment
College preparation
Suicide Prevention
Individual Counseling
Certification
Provisional License Professional Counselor
Certified ACE's Trainer
An ACE's Trainer increase the community, school staff, personnel, and other stakeholders ability to support individuals who have experienced traumatic events through the provision of supportive trauma-informed strategies and services.
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2024 - Current
Social Emotional Specialist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
11.2021 - 01.2024
Elementary School Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
07.2015 - 11.2021
Behavioral Health Professional
All-star Community Care, LLC
04.2015 - 07.2015
School Counselor Intern
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
09.2014 - 12.2014
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ascension Counseling Center
06.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southern University A & M College
05.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A & M College
07.2003 - 07.2003