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Amy Jandhyala

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

Catapult Learning
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive and developmental elementary school guidance and counseling program.
  • Coordinated with school staff and conducts classroom guidance lessons related to identified goals and objectives.
  • Counseled students individually by actively listening, identifying issues and solutions, and formulating a plan of action.
  • Lead educational/support groups for students experiencing similar problems.
  • Conducted crisis counseling sessions as necessary.
  • Created schedules to provide opportunities for various types of counseling.
  • Consulted with system/staff, parents, and community about issues and concerns.
  • Followed up on counseling and consultative referrals.
  • Served on the School Improvement Team and School Leadership Team, collaborating with school staff in developing a strategy or plan for improving school climate and student performance.

Elementary School Counselor

Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2022

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Counseled individuals and small groups with problems, discussed solutions, and formulated a plan of action.
  • Consulted with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students.
  • Followed school protocol in making referrals to community agencies.
  • Administered various tests
  • Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
  • Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
  • Served as Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator.

Sales Customer Experience Manager

Safford Brown Group
06.2016 - 08.2021

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.

School Counselor

Archdiocese Of Arlington
08.2020 - 06.2021

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.

Academic Tutor

Sky Education
08.2014 - 10.2014

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.

Research Assistant

EWALD AND WASSERMAN RESEARCH
04.2014 - 05.2014
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.

Education Assistant

BRIGHT KIDS NYC
11.2013 - 02.2014
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

UNIT HEAD SUPERVISOR

PACCAMPS
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Selected fresh and modern curricula, lesson plans, and technological resources for instruction.
  • Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and referring schools.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.

School Counselor Intern

New York City Board Of Education
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.

Middle School Counselor Intern

New York City Board Of Education
04.2011 - 06.2012
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Master of Science - School Counseling

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • 7 years of school counseling experience
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Well organized
  • Empathetic
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional time management skills

Certification

School Counseling (P-12)

  • Licensed VA Provisional Counselor PROV-0656822

Honors and Recognition

2006 Best Public Speaker Miss India

2006 Miss India Finalist

Timeline

Elementary School Counselor

Catapult Learning
02.2022 - 10.2022

Elementary School Counselor

Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2022

School Counselor

Archdiocese Of Arlington
08.2020 - 06.2021

Sales Customer Experience Manager

Safford Brown Group
06.2016 - 08.2021

Academic Tutor

Sky Education
08.2014 - 10.2014

Research Assistant

EWALD AND WASSERMAN RESEARCH
04.2014 - 05.2014

Education Assistant

BRIGHT KIDS NYC
11.2013 - 02.2014

UNIT HEAD SUPERVISOR

PACCAMPS
06.2013 - 08.2013

School Counselor Intern

New York City Board Of Education
02.2012 - 02.2013

Middle School Counselor Intern

New York City Board Of Education
04.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Grambling State University

Master of Science - School Counseling

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Amy Jandhyala