Jacob Epel
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced and innovative education professional with over 10 years of expertise in teaching and school counseling, now seeking to leverage my skills in the technology sector. Proven track record of developing and implementing data-driven educational programs and behavioral intervention plans, resulting in significant improvements in student performance and well-being. Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and provide comprehensive support to diverse student populations. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting assessments, and fostering positive, inclusive environments. Excited to bring a unique educational perspective to a technology-driven organization, focusing on user-centric solutions, educational product development, or corporate training programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Highland Lakes School
Glendale, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Conducted over 150 individual and group counseling sessions per month, addressing academic, social, and emotional issues, resulting in a 30% improvement in student well-being scores.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs, reaching 95% of the student body and contributing to a 20% increase in student engagement.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution services, handling an average of 10 critical incidents per semester and ensuring a 100% resolution rate.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to create supportive educational environments, leading to a 15% reduction in disciplinary referrals.
- Maintained detailed and confidential records of student progress and counseling sessions, documenting over 1,000 case files annually.
- Utilized data to identify student needs, track progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs, resulting in a 25% improvement in targeted intervention outcomes.
Behavior Health Technician
ZRPATH
Mesa, AZ
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the development and implementation of 50+ behavioral intervention plans for children with behavioral and emotional disorders, resulting in a 40% improvement in targeted behaviors.
- Provided direct support and supervision to 20+ clients during therapeutic activities, achieving a 95% participation rate.
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior and progress toward treatment goals, logging over 100 data points per month.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to review 30+ client cases quarterly and adjust treatment plans as needed, leading to a 25% increase in treatment effectiveness.
- Educated 30+ clients and families on coping strategies and resources for managing behavioral health issues, resulting in a 30% increase in reported use of coping strategies.
Teacher
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Glendale, AZ
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Taught 5th-grade curriculum to classes of 30 students, covering math, science, language arts, and social studies, continually resulting in top 10 % of district standardized test scores.
- Developed and implemented 120+ lesson plans annually, aligning with state standards and accommodating diverse learning styles, achieving a 90% student satisfaction rate.
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, conducting 40+ assessments per semester and adjusting instructional strategies to improve performance by 20%.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, increasing student engagement by 25% and collaboration by 30%.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities, including sports, tutoring, and ESL programs, engaging over 50 students and improving their academic performance .
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05-2014
Skills
Educational Technology Integration
Conflict Resolution
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Data Collection and Analysis
Patience and Adaptability
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
ZRPATH
05.2023 - 01.2024
School Counselor
Highland Lakes School
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
09.2014 - 05.2021
Masters of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Oregon State University
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