Imani Plummer
Springfield,MA
Summary
Motivated Academic Advisor with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Career and Educational Advisor
Springfield Technical Community College
, MA
08.2022 - Current
- In my current position as a career and educational advisor and in my previous caseworker I provide group and individual counseling sessions to a wide age range of individuals
- My counseling sessions have covered topics such career development, academic achievement, mental and physical health as well
- I have gained experience working with individuals who are in need a crisis counseling intervention due to traumas and other life factors
- I have a desire for helping students navigate their way through not only school, but life makes me a strong candidate for this position.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
Caseworker
Key Program
09.2021 - 04.2022
- In my previous role as a caseworker, I was responsible for creating treatment plans for children and families to help gear them towards their growth in the program and providing everyday contact with families to track progress in their cases
- Many cases are viewed in different forms such as behavior to academics in school
- I created different strategies and events to build the children's motivations and educated them through their journey in the program
- As a result, I stayed in contact with families and made daily calls and emails to parents and the schools
- As a caseworker I had to develop a strong commitment and communication with children to help them with their daily challenges, contributing my full attention and finding a better path to help them to succeed.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring, and crisis intervention.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA06.2017
Skills
- Analytical skills with children
- Organization
- Patience with families
- Academic Advising
- Calendar Maintenance
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Course Planning
- Academic Presentations
- Academic Monitoring
Additional Information
I take pride in building relationships with students and helping them in the best way I know how. Motivating students and being available to them is important in my professional experience. Helping people in their time of need is incredibly moving and humbling.
Timeline
Career and Educational Advisor
Springfield Technical Community College
08.2022 - Current
Caseworker
Key Program
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Springfield Technical Community College
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