JAIME SIDDELL
Westerville,OH
Summary
Proactive, engaged school counselor with a mission to guide students to realize their true potential. Focused on partnering with parents/guardians, school staff, community members and the student to encourage growth, responsibility, achievement, and excellence in academics, career exploration, and citizenship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL
Westerville City Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Facilitate English language acquisition and assist with communication needs in native language as needed
- Work with students by collaborating with staff and facilitator to support students by providing clarification, reteaching, building background knowledge and academic knowledge
- Advised and counseled students regarding academics, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems
- Led groups to teach learning strategies, self-management/regulation and social skills
- Worked with school staff, parents and students to create supportive environments to achieve success
- Assessed students upon entrance to the program, designed individualized learning plan to address student needs, and instructed students using varieties of materials and methods in areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Maintained student records and produced monthly reports.
Summer School Counselor
Westerville City Schools
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Adult Education ESL Instructor
Eastland Career Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and collaboration.
Education
MS Ed. School Counseling -
05.2022
B. A. Spanish Education -
05.2012
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Staff, student and parent communication and dedication
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Motivation to exceed job expectations and criteria
- Personalized Instruction
- Test methods knowledge
- Cultural Competency
References
- Luz Ballinger, 614-732-8468, Westerville City Schools
- Jennifer Stovall, 614-797-6003, Westerville City Schools
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Summer School Counselor - Westerville City Schools
05.2022 - 07.2023
ESL - Westerville City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Adult Education ESL Instructor - Eastland Career Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
University of Dayton - MS Ed. School Counseling,
Otterbein University - B. A. Spanish Education,
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