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Jacqueline Smith

Downingtown,PA

Summary

To deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that improves student outcomes aligned with the ASCA National Model in a Career and Technical Education setting

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Octorara Jr/Sr High School
Atglen
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage a caseload of ~ 250 high school students by keeping accurate academic records to meet state requirements in credits, career artifacts, and Act 158
  • Dual Enrollment Coordinator; manage existing and seeking new dual enrollment agreements with Delaware County Community College, Immaculata University, and St Joe’s University
  • Assist Career and Technical Education director with OACTEP programs that align with Perkins V
  • Advanced Placement Coordinator; prepare, manage and administer ~ 300 advanced placement exams in May
  • Provide responsive counseling services to a student body of 800+ addressing diverse social and emotional needs
  • Additional roles including but not limited to: CollegeBoard advisor, TCHS counselor liaison, SAP team member.

Perkins Project Coordinator

Technical College High School- Brandywine Campus
Downingtown
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Implement career exploration, preparation, and placement through Career Readiness Indicators, senior career portfolio, and events such as the Career & Training Fair
  • Coordinator and co-coordinator of assessments such as Accuplacer, Career Scope, and NOCTI
  • Assist school counselors presenting dual enrollment opportunities, placement testing, and college applications
  • Member of the Student Assistance Program ('Big Team') assisting students who may be at risk for not completing their education because of mental health concerns including but not limited to: drug/alcohol abuse, anger, and depression
  • Effort to increase enrollment by student shadows, small/large tours, and Open House
  • Summer Career Academy Program Coordinator/Instructor for Aerospace Exploration, Health Career Pathways, and Education Exploratory

Internship

Hancock Elementary School
Norristown, PA
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Delivered direct and indirect services to K-4 students by teaching core curriculum, individual student planning, and
    responsive services
    • Prepared and facilitated Girls/Boys small groups covering topics, such as personal strengths, positive self-talk,
    friendships, empowerment, and problem-solving
    • Worked collaboratively with the special education department, administration, teachers, and parents to assist student’s
    transition to virtual learning
    • Taught whole classroom guidance on career awareness and exploration through Smart Futures

Internship

Central Montco Technical High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Counseled individuals for a variety of presenting problems including academic, emotional/social, and career planning
    • Participated in Student Succuss Team to identify, intervene, and refer students who demonstrate behaviors including,
    not limited to alcohol or drug use, mental health concerns, or family problems that caused them to perform or behave
    poorly at school
    • Collaborated with instructors and students representatives in organizing SkillsUSA activities to bring awareness to
    career and technical education
    • Prepared and co-facilitated pre/post NOCTI testing for 11th/12th grade students
    • Responded to crisis situations appropriately and conducted risk assessments as needed

Education

Masters of Education in School Counseling (CACREP) -

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2017

References

  • Ms. Jennifer German, School Counselor, Octorara Jr/Sr High School, jgerman@octorara.org, 717-371-3107
  • Mr. Joe Dagney, Licensed Professional Counselor, Be Well Counseling Services, 484-995-4717
  • Ms. Andrea Vaughn, Project Manager, School to Careers Program, andreav@cciu.org, 484-237-5106

Timeline

School Counselor

Octorara Jr/Sr High School
07.2022 - Current

Internship

Hancock Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020

Perkins Project Coordinator

Technical College High School- Brandywine Campus
02.2020 - 07.2022

Internship

Central Montco Technical High School
01.2020 - 05.2020

Masters of Education in School Counseling (CACREP) -

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Jacqueline Smith