Gennifer Smith
Orange Park
Summary
Professional High School Counselor with significant experience in providing academic guidance and support to students. Skilled in advising students on course selection, career planning, and developing effective academic strategies. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving results that enhance students' learning experience. Reliable, adaptable, proficient in communication, and adept at utilizing resources to best ensure student achievement of long term goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Orange Park High School, Clay County School District
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with students to create an academic plan for graduation based on student/parent course requests, teacher recommendations, graduation requirements/progression plan, student data, and post-secondary goals.
- Conducted crisis intervention and conflict resolution strategies to ensure student safety.
- Create and maintain 504 and ELL plans based on the specific needs of qualified students
- Work with testing coordinators to ensure students take needed assessments
- Proctor testing in accordance with rules and requirements
- Guide students in creating and preparing for realistic post-secondary goals
- Work with stakeholders and community partners to improve learning environment based on students’ needs
- Mentor school counselor interns in best practices for effective student engagement strategies.
- Build relationships between parents, teachers, students, and other stakeholders through listening, addressing concerns, and facilitating problem solving discussions
- Work with school counseling team to provide a comprehensive counseling program
- Communicate effectively with teachers, administration, parents and students by phone, email, & in person.
- Serve on Student Success Team, Threat Assessment Team, Advocacy Team
ESE Support Facilitator
Oakleaf High School, Clay County School District
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with school counselors regarding scheduling, graduation requirements, assessment requirements of ESE students
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations in compliance with IEPs.
- Met weekly or monthly with students to help them understand their accommodations and guide their self advocacy skills.
- Advised students regarding grades and meeting graduation requirements.
- Guide students in creating realistic post-secondary goals
- Assisted students in creating time management and organizational goals for success.
- Worked with the testing coordinator to ensure students are in the correct testing environment per their accommodations.
- Proctored accommodated testing in accordance with rules and requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and accommodations.
- Communicated effectively with teachers, administration, parents and students by phone, email, & in person.
- Facilitated individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
English Teacher, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Oakleaf High School, Clay County School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Provided data and observations of students to assist IEP team in creating appropriate accommodations and goals.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Facilitated IEPs for special education students; grade monitoring, advising, accommodation needs, solicit teacher input, consults, re-evaluations, annual meetings.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
ESE Inclusion teacher
Argyle Elementary, Clay County School District
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
UNF Master of Education - Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling
UNF
05.2021
UNF Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education K-6
UNF
12.2008
Skills
- Upholding confidentiality standards
- Solutions-focused
- Academic advising
- Student records management
- Problem-solving
- Administration collaboration
- Class schedule preparation
- Student registration
- Transcript review
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 450+ students, including, approximately, 20% with ELL, IEP, and 504 plans.
- Completed Threat Assessment Team Training
- Completed Clinical Educator Training
- Hosted Intern
- Achieved proficiency in 2 new Student Information System implementations
Certification
- School Counselor
- Exceptional Student Education K-12
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading K-12 endorsement
Timeline
School Counselor
Orange Park High School, Clay County School District
01.2021 - Current
ESE Support Facilitator
Oakleaf High School, Clay County School District
01.2016 - 01.2020
English Teacher, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Oakleaf High School, Clay County School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
ESE Inclusion teacher
Argyle Elementary, Clay County School District
01.2009 - 01.2015
UNF Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education K-6
UNF
UNF Master of Education - Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling
UNF