Jamie Lynn Heller

• Managed caseload of approximately 400 students while consulting with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff to promote student success
• Monitored student progress to guide building and implementation of individual plans
• Advised student planning during course selection to match graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, future career interests
• Counseled students concerning personal life issues such as family stress, conflicts, peer relationships, sexuality concerns, drug use, stress management, grief etc
• Problem-solved with students having trouble with school-related issues such as classroom behavior, academic difficulties, truancies, etc
• Collected and analyzed data for program evaluation and MTSS standards
• Explored career planning options with students using computer-based inventories
• Coordinated Senior Honors Night Ceremony
• Supported student IEP/504 Plan accommodations and participated in annual reviews
• Welcomed and addressed concerns of newly enrolling students and their parents.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies to deescalate situations.
• Consulted and referred to outside agencies to support students and family needs.
• Attended American School Counseling Association Conference (Summer 2024)
• Served as SMSD SMW Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Team Member (2021-present) and DEIB Practitioner (2023 - present) and on the SMSD District Steering Committee - Mental Health Cohort Spring 2024

• Course Load: English 12, Creative Writing, Creative Writing II, Poetry
• Planned and presented units to stimulate learning and meet individual needs
• Communicated with school staff and parents/guardians concerning students meeting standards and strategized interventions
• Modified materials as necessary and per IEP and 504 Plan accommodations
• Established 'The Tale Blazer' literary journal for students (Fall 2018-May 2021)
• Quarter Teaching Award (Selected by GEHS Staff, Spring 2019), Outstanding Educator Award (Selected by GEHS Wrestling Team, Winter 2019)
• District Mentor (Fall 2018 - May 2021)
• Building Leadership Team (2018 -2020)
• Building Level Professional Development Teacher Support Co-Leader (Fall 2018 - May 2021)
• Courtesy Committee (Fall 2018 - May 2021)
• Gay Straight Alliance Co-Sponsor (Fall 2017 - May 2021)
• Practicum Student Advisor (Fall 2018, 2020)

In addition to the expected school counselor role and responsibilities listed above

• Advised caseload of 500 students while consulting with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff
• Engaged students and parents in information sessions regarding college planning and financial aid
• Coordinated scholarship information, Senior Honors Night presentations and headed scholarship selection committee
• Case Manager for students on 504 Plans, conducted yearly review meetings with students, parents, and teachers, monitored student progress and needs

In addition to the expected school counselor role and responsibilities listed above

• Advised caseload of approximately 350 students
• Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students as active member of SIT (Student Intervention Team)
• Attended National Association of College Admissions Counseling Conference (Fall 2007, 2009), attended Great Plains Association of College Admissions Counseling Conference (Spring 2008)

• Facilitated the Missouri Option Program by working with the Counseling department, principals and staff to identify candidates
• Evaluated student skill levels to outline needed target areas for study and constructed individual study plans to guide students preparing for the GED exam
• Designed meaningful work skills and life skills units for each student to complete after successfully passing the GED requirement

• Ran credit recovery program to assist student build skills needed to demonstrate mastery of course objectives

In addition to the expected school counselor role and responsibilities listed above

• Advised caseload of approximately 400 students
• Coordinated scholarship information, Senior Honors Night presentations and headed scholarship selection committee
• Served on the following teams and committees: Counseling Steering Committee and Advisory Board; Student Assistance Team; National Honor Society Sponsor

• Advised caseload of approximately 400 students and performed all expected school counselor responsibilities
• Organized department resources, budget, and departmental duties
• Represented the department at district level strategy and planning meetings
• Coordinated department procedures to best meet the needs and the demands of students, teachers, parents, the community, and counselors

• Taught College Study Systems (Summers 2002, 2003) and Child Psychology (Summer 2005)
• Planned units and activities designed to meet course objectives

In addition to the expected school counselor role and responsibilities listed above

• Advised caseload of approximately 400 students

• Course Load: Communication Arts 10 (two Regular Educational Modified classes), Creative Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Speech II, Advanced Grammar
• KEYS Crisis Management, Attendance Review Team, District Novel Review Team