Hi, I’m
Jamie Hervey
Counselor, MA, LPC
Oakland,MI
Summary
Experienced Counselor with 10 years of professional experience in a variety of settings. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention and deescalate situations, as well as regularly meeting with enrolled students to ensure success and identify problem areas. Dedicated to helping students reach their educational goals and providing support in times of need. Collaborate with resource teams to support students with IEP's, 504's and individualized medical and educational needs.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Long Term Sub- General Ed. Social Worker
2022.10 - 2023.03 (5 months)
Job overview
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for students.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Increased student engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students experiencing acute mental health, family and emotional issues.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Supported students and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help students develop life skills.
Oakland University
Academic Advisor- Bachelor of Integrative Studies
2017.04 - 2019.04 (2 years)
Job overview
- Evaluated transfer credit and degree requirements, streamlining the process for incoming transfer students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
- Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assist in the implementation of student recruitment, admission and academic advising activities.
Swartz Creek Middle School
Middle School Counselor
2009.08 - 2013.09 (4 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Reviewed and discussed new students` academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted positive behavior among students through the implementation of school-wide behavior management strategies.
- Conducted classroom observations to identify areas where social-emotional supports could be integrated into lesson plans more effectively.
- Assisted with the development of school policies that fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
- Reduced instances of bullying by implementing school-wide anti-bullying programs and fostering a culture of respect.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
- Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Blanche Sims Elementary
Elementary School Counselor
2013.09 - 2015.06 (1 year & 9 months)
Job overview
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Assisted in developing school-wide policies around bullying prevention efforts that led to a decrease in reported incidents.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Supported transitioning incoming kindergarten students through the creation of an orientation program designed to ease anxiety about starting elementary school.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Established a successful peer mentoring program to foster positive connections among students across grade levels.
- Participated in IEP meetings to advocate for the needs of special education students, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support services.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
Education
Arizona Trauma Institute
Certificate from Clinical Trauma Specialist
04.2024
Oakland University , Rochester, MI
Master of Arts from Counseling, Specialization in School Counseling
05.2009
Western Michigan University , Kalamazoo, MI
Master of Science from Family Studies & Child Development
05.2006
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-Help Education
- Conflict Management
- Career Planning Presentations
- Scheduling
- Clinical Referrals
Timeline
Long Term Sub- General Ed. Social Worker
Blanche Sims Elementary School
2022.10 - 2023.03 (5 months)
Academic Advisor- Bachelor of Integrative Studies
Oakland University
2017.04 - 2019.04 (2 years)
Elementary School Counselor
Blanche Sims Elementary
2013.09 - 2015.06 (1 year & 9 months)
Middle School Counselor
Swartz Creek Middle School
2009.08 - 2013.09 (4 years & 1 month)
Arizona Trauma Institute
Certificate from Clinical Trauma Specialist
Oakland University
Master of Arts from Counseling, Specialization in School Counseling
Western Michigan University
Master of Science from Family Studies & Child Development
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