Jackie Fitzgerald
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Joliet Township District 204
07.2015 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
High School Counselor
Lincoln School Will County Regional Office Of Ed
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Provided individual and group counseling within the Regional Safe Schools Program (RSSP) in the alternative school setting.
- Coordinated new student intake meetings, fostered family engagement, and served as a liaison between students, families, and their home schools.
- Developed academic intervention plans rooted in behavioral, academic, and social/emotional growth.
- Brokered with community partners to establish support and resources for student needs and interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2007
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Suicide Prevention
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Counseling and therapy
- Cultural Competency
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Career Planning
- Student Advocacy
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Transcript Review
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association
- Illinois School Counselor Association
Timeline
School Counselor
Joliet Township District 204
07.2015 - Current
High School Counselor
Lincoln School Will County Regional Office Of Ed
07.2010 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
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