Cheri Jo Jacobson
West Jordan,Utah
Summary
Experience
Professional in student support and counseling, bringing impactful experience in achieving academic and personal growth among high school students. Known for collaborative approach, adapting to dynamic educational environments,. Recognized for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and empathetic demeanor.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Kearns High School
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Advocate for students in scheduling their classes
- Present college information
- Prepare them to graduate high school
Homeless Education Liaison Coordinator
Granite School District
08.2004 - 01.2017
- Meet with students to assess their educational and personal needs and take care of these needs
- Help enroll students
- Log services given to students
- Meet with or call homeless parents
- Coordinate the homeless tutoring program
- Coordinate Title 1 in private schools
- Attend community meetings
Counselor
Valley Mental Health-A.R.T.E.C.
06.2001 - 08.2004
- Supervise girls ages 12-18 in a residential group home/day treatment
- Run groups such as: anger management, communication skills, self-esteem etc
- Go on community awareness outings
- Process problems with the students
Instructional Assistant: Special Ed. Less Aggressive Emotional Disorder Unit
West Jordan Middle School
09.1994 - 06.2001
- Teach English, Reading and Life Skills
- Create lesson plans
- Grade Students
- Assist in classroom discipline helping to manage discipline problems
- Translate and interpret Spanish for administrators and staff
Instructional Assistant: Youth in Custody
Jordan Resource Center
09.1990 - 09.1994
- Tutor students in all subject areas
- Create lesson plans/gather curriculum
- Teach Health and Life Skills-Hillcrest High-YIC
Education
M.S. - Psychology, certification in School Counseling, Minor in Spanish
Utah State University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2001
Skills
- Spanish
- Leadership skills
- Student advocacy
- College preparation
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Collaborate with a team
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
Kearns High School
01.2017 - 01.2025
Homeless Education Liaison Coordinator
Granite School District
08.2004 - 01.2017
Counselor
Valley Mental Health-A.R.T.E.C.
06.2001 - 08.2004
Instructional Assistant: Special Ed. Less Aggressive Emotional Disorder Unit
West Jordan Middle School
09.1994 - 06.2001
Instructional Assistant: Youth in Custody
Jordan Resource Center
09.1990 - 09.1994
M.S. - Psychology, certification in School Counseling, Minor in Spanish
Utah State University
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