Erin Janzen
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. Bringing 20 rewarding years success in PK-12 educational settings. Focused adjunct professor with 2 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
School Counselor, LPC
Union High School
Tulsa, OK
08.2020 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
School Counselor, LPC
Edmond Public Schools- Alternative Education
Edmond, OK
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Middle School Counselor, LPC
Thoreau Demonstration Academy- TPS
Tulsa, United States
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Middle School Counselor, LPC
Jenks Middle School
Tulsa, United States
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
School Counselor, LPC
McAlester Public Schools
McAlester, OK
08.1999 - 05.2010
- Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
- Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Adjunct Professor
Bartlesville Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK
08.2001 - 04.2003
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Taught Human Resources classes in business operations, business procedures and application of computer technologies.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Pittsburg County Youth Emergency Shelter
McAlester, OK
09.1991 - 08.1999
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration- Social Work Minor
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.1990
Skills
- Mental Health Referrals
- Career Planning Presentations
- Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs
- Abuse Identification
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Therapy and Counseling
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Transcript Review
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- School Counselor Teaching Certificate, State Department of Education Oklahoma - 2027
Timeline
School Counselor, LPC
Union High School
08.2020 - Current
School Counselor, LPC
Edmond Public Schools- Alternative Education
08.2016 - 05.2020
Middle School Counselor, LPC
Thoreau Demonstration Academy- TPS
08.2012 - 05.2016
Middle School Counselor, LPC
Jenks Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2012
Adjunct Professor
Bartlesville Wesleyan University
08.2001 - 04.2003
School Counselor, LPC
McAlester Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2010
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Pittsburg County Youth Emergency Shelter
09.1991 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Human Resource Counseling
East Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration- Social Work Minor
University of Oklahoma
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- School Counselor Teaching Certificate, State Department of Education Oklahoma - 2027
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