Jaime Donovan
Warrington,Pa
Summary
Compassionate Middle School Counselor with relevant experience in providing emotional, educational, and social support to students. Strengths lie in implementing comprehensive guidance programs, promoting positive behavior change, and collaborating effectively with educators and parents. Noted for fostering safe learning environments while addressing individual student needs, contributing significantly to improved academic performance and wellbeing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor (Grades 6-8)
Maritime Academy Charter School
Philadelphia, Pa
08.2019 - Current
- Meeting with students individually and in small group for social skills.
- Provided whole classroom SEL based guidance lessons.
- Lead for the CST process and for PSSA testing
- Assisted students with the high school application and selection process.
- Schedule students/rostering.
- Provided mental health resources to students, parents, and staff.
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance peer relationships and conflict resolution skills.
- Coordinated with teachers to support student behavior and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources for additional support services.
- Collaborated with staff on crisis intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Established strong relationships with families through regular communication regarding their child's progress.
- Organized and facilitated student support groups for topics such as bullying, grief, anger management, and peer relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards goals set during counseling sessions.
- Assisted in developing 504 Plans for qualifying students with disabilities.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services when appropriate.
- Attended IEP team meetings for special education students to provide input about possible accommodations or modifications needed in the educational setting.
- Created behavior management plans with teachers to reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Chaperone for Mystic Seaport yearly trip to Connecticut.
- Organize a career day at school and career exploration unit.
Algebra 1 Honors/ Pre – Algebra Teacher (8th Grade Mathematics Teacher)
New River Middle School
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students diverse learning needs
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning
- Tutored students after school to prepare them for the Algebra End of Course Assessment (high school level course) and tutored Pre- Algebra students during FSA Camp
- Participated in community/ school events – Magnet Open House, STEAM night, Plywood Regatta, Camping Trip, Beach Clean Up, Schedule Pick Up
- Coached and built rapport through athletics – Boys Volleyball and Girls Basketball
- Effective Educator 2017- 2018 and 2018 – 2019 academic year
Counseling Intern
Holicong Middle School
Doylestown, Pa
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Developed age-appropriate friendship group lessons
- Coordinated working lunch for students with low and failing grades
- Provided academic, social, and emotional support for adolescent students
Counseling Intern
Jamison Elementary School
Jamison, Pa
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Active role in 504, IEP, START and Child Study Meetings
- Conducted a suicide risk assessment and performed several Time on Task Assessments
- Developed social skills lessons for 4th and 5th grade students
Counseling Intern
Central Bucks High School West
Doylestown, Pa
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Conducted individual counseling sessions regarding students with low failing grades and academic performance
- Program planning and course scheduling of students for the 2016 – 2017 academic year
- Actively involved in 504, START team, SAT team and IEP meetings
Education
Master of Science - School Counselor (K – 12 School Counseling)
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level Education (mathematics concentration)
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA12.2013
Skills
- Student counseling
- Academic planning
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Career guidance
- Empathy building
- Student advocacy
- Bullying prevention
- Social-emotional learning
Professional Highlights
- National Education Association
- American School Counselor Association
- CLC Before/ After Care Lead
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Facilitator
- Middle school coach
Affiliations
- Key Note speaker for 8th grade graduation
- Coach girls basketball, cross country and softball
- National Junior Honors Society advisor
- CLC and ESY program
Timeline
Middle School Counselor (Grades 6-8)
Maritime Academy Charter School
08.2019 - Current
Algebra 1 Honors/ Pre – Algebra Teacher (8th Grade Mathematics Teacher)
New River Middle School
07.2017 - 06.2019
Counseling Intern
Holicong Middle School
01.2017 - 04.2017
Counseling Intern
Jamison Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Counseling Intern
Central Bucks High School West
01.2016 - 04.2016
Master of Science - School Counselor (K – 12 School Counseling)
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level Education (mathematics concentration)
Lock Haven University
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