Ellington Jarrett
Jersey City,US
Summary
Licensed Professional School Counselor dedicated to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in students through personalized counseling strategies and collaborative program development. Proficient in cultural sensitivity, academic advising, and conflict resolution, with expertise in utilizing tools such as Infinite Campus and Naviance to enhance student engagement and success. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, leveraging group counseling and leadership skills to drive positive outcomes for all students. Passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
Offering solid foundation in empathy, communication, and adaptability, with keen interest in growing within school environment. Contributes understanding of counseling principles and ability to quickly learn and apply new methodologies. Ready to use and develop active listening and conflict resolution skills in my role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Dr. Maya Angelou School PS #20
Jersey City, NJ
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted one-on-one and group counseling sessions to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Facilitated SEL lessons focused on emotional regulation, stress management, and interpersonal skills.
- Utilized Infinite Campus to track student progress and maintain accurate records of counseling sessions.
- Analyzed student data through Infinite Campus, identifying trends that informed targeted interventions and improved overall academic performance.
- Coordinated with educators and families to develop IEPs, ensuring personalized support that promoted student success and well-being.
- Maintained comprehensive records of counseling sessions, ensuring compliance with school policies and facilitating effective follow-up.
- Provided compassionate counseling to students, fostering a safe space for emotional expression and strengthening their resilience.
School Counseling Intern
Renaissance Institute
Jersey City, NJ
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted one-on-one and group counseling sessions to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Facilitated SEL lessons focused on emotional regulation, stress management, and interpersonal skills.
- Utilized Infinite Campus to track student progress and maintain accurate records of counseling sessions.
Education
M.A. Counseling - School Counseling
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12-2024
Skills
- Emergency response coordination
- Career guidance
- Academic Advising
- Active Listening
- Group Counseling
- Program Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Leadership
- Microsoft Suite
- Naviance
- Infinite Campus
- Emotional Intelligence
- Data Analysis
- Stress Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Career exploration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Individualized therapeutic support
- Student advocacy
- Empathy development
- Academic advising
- Peer mediation
- Social-emotional learning
- Solutions-focused
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Youth and adolescent development
- Behavioral assessment
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented an SEL-focused counseling program that improved student engagement
- Co-facilitated a career counseling workshop that guided students through post-secondary planning
Affiliations
ASCA Membership at American School Counselor Association
Certification
- NJ School Counselor (pending approval by NJDOE)
- Trained in SEL frameworks and therapeutic intervention techniques
Interests
Love anything encouraging creative freedom, including art, video editing, and storytelling!
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Dr. Maya Angelou School PS #20
01.2024 - 12.2024
School Counseling Intern
Renaissance Institute
09.2023 - 12.2023
M.A. Counseling - School Counseling
New Jersey City University