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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, Ca
08-2024

Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling, PPS

Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Concordia University
Irvine, CA
12.2004

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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