Emmanuel Zang
Elk Grove,USA
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Planning Coordinator
Menchum Community Family Welfare Service. (MCFWS)
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency for children seeking placement .
- Developed and maintained comprehensive planning documentation for cross-functional teams.
- Led strategic planning meetings, ensuring alignment on goals and objectives across departments MCFWS.
- Provided guidance to junior team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams responding to families in crisis
Student Counselling Specialist
College of North Atlantic Qatar
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Provide individual and group counseling, which involve variety of brief and long-term interventions determined in collaboration with the student to meet goals such as academic success, personal growth and development, health and well-being, self-advocacy and empowerment.
- Maintain rapport with students by ensuring a safe environment and offering support in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure the confidentiality of case records, participate in regular student review and case-management processes in liaison with other counselors
- Support academic support initiatives such as the Peer Tutoring Program and student success workshops to contribute to student academic achievement.
- Promote positive mental health and well-being through campus-wide and online initiatives, and workshops
- Advice faculty, employees, deans and executive regarding concerns related to student success and well-being
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that impact student well-being.
- Act as an advocate for and with students on a case-by-case basis by raising student awareness of their rights and responsibilities, college policies and procedures and available resources.
- Act as student advocate for students with special needs and medical conditions with Nurse and faculty;
- Maintain knowledge and expertise of emerging and current issues in counseling theory and practice through ongoing professional development to ensure students receive an excellent service.
- Work with faculty to identify students who may require and benefit from counseling.
Lead Counselor
London Institute of InfoTech and Profesional Training
06.2006 - 11.2019
- Helped students develop academic plans that match their skills and strength
- Facilitated crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Built nonjudgmental relationships based on trust and respect
- Helped School Administrators plan and carry out school-related programs and events
- Helped students talk about their feelings and think about their choices
- Established partnerships with community organizations to expand resource availability for students.
- Led strategic initiatives to promote mental health awareness across campus programs.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Analyzed student feedback to refine counseling strategies and improve outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills, stress management, and career planning.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
Guidance Counsellor
Academy for Excellence
05.1999 - 06.2004
- Promoted and supported the academic success of all students by providing individual and group counseling.
- Made home visits as necessary to provide assistance to students and families.
- Assisted with the development, implementation, monitoring of school's programs, i.e. educational, social, emotional, cultural and character development.
- Established a resource file of community agencies/services that provide assistance to students and made referrals of students to these agencies.
- Facilitated parent/teacher conferences, teams meetings and performed other duties as assigned.
- Assisted High School students with determining career choices and college majors, selecting colleges and applying for financial aid.
TESL Teacher
Bryan Station Traditional Middle School
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Planned and taught lessons
- Evaluated and reported students' progress and performed other duties as assigned
- Assisted School administration in supervising children in the school cafeteria during lunch
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Taught and advised students on effective interview skills
- Delivered presentations to classes and university groups
- Conducted mock interviews and critiqued resumes
- Assisted students in the use of computer-aided job searching packages
- Recruited for various companies on campus
Student Worker
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1996 - 07.1997
- Replace with main activities and responsibilities
Literature Teacher and Soccer Coach
Government High School
09.1988 - 11.1995
- Planned and taught lessons
- Evaluated and reported students' progress
- Coached the senior soccer team
- Assisted the school administration in the selection, admission and advising of students.
Education
Community Counseling (Master's) -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY07.1998
English as a Second Language (Master's) - undefined
Higher Teachers Training College
Yaounde, CM07.1988
English Language and Literature (BA) - undefined
University of Yaounde
Yaounde, CM09.1986
Skills
- Team management skills
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Teaching
- Comprehensive case management
- Strong organizational skills
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
- Database administration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
Languages
English - Fluent
French - Intermediate
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- PERSONAL SKILLS
- Organisational / managerial skills
- Organisational, Time Management and Excellent Communication Skills.
- Computer skills
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database and PowerPoint.
Timeline
Permanency Planning Coordinator
Menchum Community Family Welfare Service. (MCFWS)
04.2022 - Current
Student Counselling Specialist
College of North Atlantic Qatar
01.2020 - 02.2022
Lead Counselor
London Institute of InfoTech and Profesional Training
06.2006 - 11.2019
Guidance Counsellor
Academy for Excellence
05.1999 - 06.2004
TESL Teacher
Bryan Station Traditional Middle School
08.1998 - 06.1999
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1997 - 05.1998
Student Worker
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1996 - 07.1997
Literature Teacher and Soccer Coach
Government High School
09.1988 - 11.1995
English as a Second Language (Master's) - undefined
Higher Teachers Training College
English Language and Literature (BA) - undefined
University of Yaounde
Community Counseling (Master's) -
Eastern Kentucky University