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Donita Jackson

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dedicated school counselor with over 20 years of experience in fostering student success through personalized academic advising and emotional support. Expertise in developing impactful relationships and facilitating student development programs. Recognized for effective communication, active listening, and advocacy strategies that facilitate student growth and achievement.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

School and College Counselor

Indian Hill High School
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2012 - 07.2026
  • Advocated for students during parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings, ensuring comprehensive support.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to address student concerns and goals.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local colleges and universities.
  • Led meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss students' progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
  • Led individual student meetings to strategize academic plans and post-secondary pathways.
  • Monitored student progress towards degree completion by reviewing transcripts and other documents.
  • Participated in regular professional development activities to stay up-to-date on changes in the field.
  • Spearheaded and implemented a college counseling curriculum for high school students.

Middle School Counselor

Indian Hill Middle School
Cincinnati, OH
08.2005 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in developing 504 Plans for qualifying students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers to address student behavioral and academic concerns.
  • Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics including conflict resolution, study skills, stress management, career exploration, self-esteem building and goal setting.
  • Coordinated parent meetings to discuss student progress and support strategies.
  • Counseled families around issues that may be impacting their students' academic success such as divorce or substance abuse.
  • Facilitated collaborative meetings to resolve academic and behavioral issues, posting positive outcomes.
  • Participated in school committees focused on improving overall school climate by promoting equity among all stakeholders.

Health Teacher

Indian Hill Middle School
Cincinnati, OH
08.1993 - 06.2005
  • Delivered interactive lessons on nutrition, fitness, and wellness topics.
  • Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and positive classroom environment.
  • Lectured students on health topics such as physical development, nutrition, drug use, and STD protection.
  • Maintained a safe and supportive classroom environment for all learners.
  • Promoted positive behavior change by encouraging students to set realistic goals for themselves based on their individual needs.

Leadership

Indian Hill High School
Cincinnati, OH
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently facilitate school functions, from collaboration and team building to scheduling.
  • Served as the department head for the School Counseling team.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of colleagues across disciplines to accomplish building-level goals.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, Kentucky
05-2024

Professional Clinical Counselor - Clinical Counseling

Licensed Clinical Counselor
State of Ohio
05-2002

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Counseling

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
08-2000

Master of Education - School Counseling

Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
12-1997

Bachelor of Science - School Health Education

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
05-1993

Skills

  • Active listening
  • College application support
  • Communication skills
  • Community engagement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Individual counseling
  • Program facilitation
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling 2019
M. Jeanne Talley Human Relations Award Recipient-Enhancing the relations among all people.

Affiliations

Guiding the Way to Inclusion-Co Facilitator
Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (2016-2018)

Presentations

  • Courageous Conversations Student Group, Intentionally Connecting With Students Minus the Blind Spots

Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, May 2020 (virtual)

All Ohio Counselor's Conference, March 2021

High Aims Conference, August 2021 

  • Application Bootcamp: Empowering High School Seniors for College Application Success

Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, March 2025

National Association for College Admission Counseling, September 2025

Ohio School Counseling Conference, October 2025

Timeline

School and College Counselor

Indian Hill High School
08.2012 - 07.2026

Middle School Counselor

Indian Hill Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2012

Health Teacher

Indian Hill Middle School
08.1993 - 06.2005

Leadership

Indian Hill High School

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Northern Kentucky University

Professional Clinical Counselor - Clinical Counseling

Licensed Clinical Counselor

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Counseling

University of Cincinnati

Master of Education - School Counseling

Xavier University

Bachelor of Science - School Health Education

Kent State University