Jacob Wynn
Westminster,California
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Alumni and Career Advisor
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Advise current students and alumni on career readiness, including graduation tracking, resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
- Monitor departmental performance metrics, analyzing student employment outcomes and engagement data to guide strategic planning and program improvements.
- Collaborate with university leadership to evaluate and recommend career development platforms and vendor sites, ensuring cost-effective solutions that align with student needs.
- Maintain an 85% job placement rate among graduating students within 6 months of program completion.
- Conduct biweekly workshops on career readiness, professional networking, and employer engagement, serving a cohort of 200+ students per term.
Counselor
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage an active caseload of 500+ students, providing individualized academic, college, and social-emotional counseling.
- Serve as 504 Plan Lead, coordinating evaluations, accommodations, and assessments for diverse student populations.
- Partner with teachers, administrators, and parents to increase student academic engagement and wellness outcomes.
- Designed and facilitated 20+ classroom guidance lessons on college readiness, financial literacy, stress management, and emotional regulation.
Counselor
Los Amigos High School
Garden Grove, CA
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted academic and social-emotional counseling sessions for 200+ students annually, supporting goal setting and personal growth.
- Served as 504 Plan Coordinator, leading assessment meetings and developing individualized support plans.
- Organized college readiness initiatives, including campus visits and guest speaker events for junior and senior students.
Lead Counselor and Athletic Director
Wallis Annenberg High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided 1:1 academic, social, and emotional counseling for 250+ students, focusing on goal attainment and college readiness.
- Led 25+ annual parent and student workshops on FAFSA, college applications, and mental health awareness.
- Chaired IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring compliance and individualized student support.
- Directed the athletic department's operations, overseeing 120+ student-athletes and coaching staff, including scheduling, budget oversight, and compliance documentation.
- Launched a student wellness initiative that increased participation in extracurricular programs by 40%.
Education
Masters - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
01.2019
Bachelors - Psychology
University of California Irvine
01.2017
Associate of Art - Psychology
Golden West College
01.2015
Skills
- Age appropriate lesson planning
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Trauma-Informed Care & Emotional Support
- IEP and 504 Coordinator
- Teaching staff, parents and students on Mental health and College Process
- Google and Excel Workspace
- Career websites with Handshake
- Interstride and Sevis reports
- Developmental Assessments & Coping Strategies
Websites
Languages
Vietnamese
English
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive experience in classroom management, professional development, and project planning across diverse subjects. Highly effective communicator adept at motivating students through positive encouragement and individualized lesson planning. Proven track record in assisting students in setting and achieving academic and lifelong learning goals through personalized guidance and support. Skilled at fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment to inspire student success.
Timeline
Counselor
Trabuco Hills High School
07.2024 - 05.2025
Alumni and Career Advisor
Westcliff University
12.2023 - Current
Counselor
Los Amigos High School
01.2021 - 11.2023
Lead Counselor and Athletic Director
Wallis Annenberg High School
06.2019 - 01.2021
Masters - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
Bachelors - Psychology
University of California Irvine
Associate of Art - Psychology
Golden West College