JAMIE OLANDER
School Counselor/School Adjustment Counselor
Sturbridge,MA
Summary
Determined School Counselor/School Adjustment Counselor candidate 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
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
School Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor Intern
Burgess Elementary School, Shepherd Hill Regional High School
2021.01 - Current
- Operate as part of a team in collaboration with key stakeholders for the betterment of all students
- Employ Student Information Systems (SIS) to evaluate, schedule, track, and ensure student success
- Provide individual and group counseling services to grades K-3 and 9-12
- Assist with student services on 504 and IEP plans
- Provide in classroom guidance lessons on a variety of SEL and academic topics
- Guide students on post-graduate planning pathways
- Support students as they refocus on academics and resilience to improve educational outcomes
- Participate in weekly clinical meetings for school wide support and planning.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
School Counselor Intern
Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge , MA
2021.01 - 2021.06
- With remote sessions
- Observing application of interventions
- Participating in Professional Development to further education and career goals
- Employing a variety of listening and empathetic skills
- Gaining knowledge and valuable skills.
Teaching Assistant
Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge , MA
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Support student education goals
- Supervise and guide students in online activities
- Complete assignment evaluations and student feedback
- Engage students in team building and social emotional activities
- Assist classroom teachers with education objectives.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
ABA
Applied Behavior, Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge , MA
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Supported ABA programs, services, and goals
- Supervised and guided students in inclusion activities
- Completed data analysis and documentation
- Guided one to one and small group educational activities
- Flexibility with individuals and schedule in a variety of settings.
- Implemented individualized education plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve students with diverse needs.
Education and Care Assistant
Early Childhood, Tri-Community YMCA
Southbridge , MA
2011.01 - 2018.01
- Provided care for a variety of children aged 6 months-12 years
- Taught and assisted with preschool educational classes
- Assisted with family-oriented programming.
Substitute Teacher
Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge , MA
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Employed flexibility in a variety of educational settings
- Conducted the educational goals of the teacher or support personnel
- Ensured the classroom environment is conducive to learning.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Emergency Management Journeyman
Air National Guard, Honorably discharged
2001.01 - 2007.01
- Instructed, briefed, and trained base personnel on operational procedures
- Managed, prepared, and maintained equipment and contingencies
- Performed as an integral part of a team
- Participated in leveled trainings to advance career pertinent knowledge.
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
Education
M.Ed - School Adjustment Counseling/School Counseling
University of Boston
Boston, MA 2020.06 - 2022.05
M.S - Developmental Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester NH 2014.08 - 2016.10
B.S - Psychology
University of Maryland Global
Aldelphi MD 2005.01 - 2009.12
Skills
Flexibilityundefined
Certification
Licensed School Adjustment Counselor - Anticipated
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Burgess Elementary School
2021.01 - 2021.06
School Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor Intern
Burgess Elementary School, Shepherd Hill Regional High School
2021.01 - Current
M.Ed - School Adjustment Counseling/School Counseling
University of Boston
2020.06 - 2022.05
Teaching Assistant
Burgess Elementary School
2020.01 - 2021.01
ABA
Applied Behavior, Burgess Elementary School
2017.01 - 2020.01
Substitute Teacher
Burgess Elementary School
2015.01 - 2017.01
M.S - Developmental Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
2014.08 - 2016.10
Education and Care Assistant
Early Childhood, Tri-Community YMCA
2011.01 - 2018.01
B.S - Psychology
University of Maryland Global
2005.01 - 2009.12
Emergency Management Journeyman
Air National Guard, Honorably discharged
2001.01 - 2007.01
Licensed School Adjustment Counselor - Anticipated
2022-06
Licensed School Counselor K-8- Anticipated
2022-06
Licensed Licensed School Counselor 5-12- Anticipated
2022-06
College and Career Facilitator Training - Anticipated
2022-05
TF-CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Web 2.0 Training
2021-08
TAPP (Teachers and Parents as Partners)
2022-05
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