Jamie Gazzano
Tustin,CA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Crean Lutheran High School
11.2022 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
School Counselor, Communications Coordinator
Red Hill Lutheran School
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Counsel students regarding a variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Oversee parent communications and coordinated events. Created and increase brand awareness for the school.
- Create daily social media posts to build a presence on Facebook and Instagram.
- Interact professionally with students, parents, prospective families, and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Maintain the school website and app.
President
Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained open, positive and proactive communication between educators and families.
- Implemented Parent Teacher Fellowship group for the school. Created Bylaws and organized meetings.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Regional Admissions Representative
Florida Polytechnic University
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Served as a field representative for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Provided leadership in identifying and enrolling first year students.
- Coordinated as the primary contact for high school counselors
- Attended college fairs and high school visits
- Maintained daily phone calls and emails with prospective students
Associate Director of Marketing and Admissions
Concordia University
03.2007 - 12.2010
- Coordinated all special events for prospective students.
- Conducted small and large group presentations of the university.
- Prepared and evaluated admission files including financial aid forms and packages.
- Created effective marketing strategies targeted to prospective students.
- Developed marketing pieces including flyers, postcards, and brochures.
- Managed all aspects of social media Supervised approximately 15 student employees per semester.
Chair of SCHEC
South Coast Higher Education Council
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed a group of high education Admission Counselors from California school from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Set board agendas and schedules and oversaw performance and progress.
- Led monthly meetings about the progress of counselors and our colleges
- Reviewed and selected scholarship winners from community colleges based on applications and essays
Education
College Counseling Certificate
UC San Diego Extended Studies
San Diego, Ca08-2024
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling, PPS
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Concordia University
Irvine, CA12.2004
Skills
- College Application Support
- Schedule Coordination
- Motivational Leadership
- Multitasking and Organization
- Program Development
- Attention to Detail
- Career Advising
- Listening Actively
- Mental Health Referrals
- Behavior Counseling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Academic Planning
Timeline
School Counselor
Crean Lutheran High School
11.2022 - Current
President
Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)
08.2018 - 08.2020
School Counselor, Communications Coordinator
Red Hill Lutheran School
06.2017 - 11.2022
Regional Admissions Representative
Florida Polytechnic University
10.2015 - 12.2016
Chair of SCHEC
South Coast Higher Education Council
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate Director of Marketing and Admissions
Concordia University
03.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling, PPS
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Concordia University
College Counseling Certificate
UC San Diego Extended Studies
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