Jamie Van Horn

Position also held August 2018-July 2020

• Partner with students, families, educators, and administrators to support implementation of academic and student success initiatives in a virtual learning environment.
• Analyze student performance and engagement data to identify trends, develop intervention strategies, and improve outcomes.
• Design and facilitate school-wide programming focused on character development, student engagement, and academic success.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address barriers to achievement and develop individualized support plans.
• Guide students and families through academic planning, graduation requirements, transcript review, and postsecondary preparation.

• Led onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for new counselors, supporting successful integration into school systems, processes, and student support practices.
• Designed and delivered training for teachers on academic planning, course selection, college and career readiness, and strategies to support student success in a virtual environment.
• Facilitated professional learning sessions for staff on student concern protocols, intervention processes, and best practices for supporting at-risk students.
• Developed and presented monthly workshops for families on academic planning, course selection, graduation requirements, postsecondary pathways, and student success strategies.
• Created and implemented state assessment training programs for staff and students, ensuring testing readiness, compliance, and effective student support.
• Designed and launched an interactive virtual Career Fair connecting students and families with colleges, employers, and career exploration resources.
• Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and support staff to analyze student data, identify needs, and implement targeted interventions.
• Supervised and coached a team of five counselors through performance evaluations, professional development, and ongoing operational support.
• Managed multiple school-wide initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong stakeholder communication and program effectiveness.

• Taught general and advanced biology at the high school level
• Summer School Science Teacher (2002 & 2003)
• Substitute Teacher (April–December 2001)
• High School Dance Team Coach (May 2001–March 2002)
• Student Teacher (January–March 2001)