H. Jane Rickansrud
Cherry Hill
Summary
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Cherry Hill Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual, small group and large group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Special Education Teacher
Cherry Hill Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2014
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Special Education Teacher
Bancroft
09.1994 - 08.1999
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01-2010
Post Baccalaureate Special Education Certification -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ01-1994
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual and family support
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate
- Multicultural competence
- Individualized education programs
- 504 Plans, IEP and Special education
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Teacher of the Handicapped - New Jersey - 1/1/1997 - License ID 01011202
- School Counselor - New Jersey - 7/1/2010 - License ID 01588740
Timeline
School Counselor
Cherry Hill Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cherry Hill Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Bancroft
09.1994 - 08.1999
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Wilmington University
Post Baccalaureate Special Education Certification -
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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