Jada Wright
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dynamic Child Counselor with the Recreation Department, skilled in crisis intervention and individual counseling. Successfully enhanced student emotional well-being through tailored support and advocacy for equitable school accommodations. Mentored peers in best practices, fostering a collaborative environment that improved youth guidance and behavior management. Passionate about empowering children to navigate challenges effectively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Child Counselor
Recreation Department
Mount Vernon NY
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Educated families on available community resources to further support their children''s emotional growth outside of school settings.
- Served as a mentor to less experienced counselors, sharing best practices and providing guidance in difficult cases.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations within the school setting to ensure equal opportunities for all students served.
- Improved student emotional well-being by providing individualized counseling and support.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Education
North Star Christian Academy
Houston, TXSkills
- Individual counseling
- Youth supervision
- Youth guidance
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior modeling
- Recreational activities
Timeline
Child Counselor
Recreation Department
07.2024 - 08.2025
North Star Christian Academy