Janessa Brackett
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, and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Roosevelt High School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
School Counselor
Volunteers Of America
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Partnered with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted interventions for improved academic outcomes.
- Organized career exploration events exposing students to diverse professional pathways aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
School Counselor
MPS Online
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
School Counselor
South Saint Paul Secondary
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitor credits, transcripts, and registration of about 450 students to meet graduation requirements
- Develop and implement classroom lessons, workshops, and individual counseling on college and career, academic, and social/emotional concerns
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, and staff.
Career Counselor
Hubert Humphrey Job Corp
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational studies
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Plan and implement social/emotional small groups on a variety of topics.
General Manager
Escape the Room
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign specific duties
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, and oversee the personnel processes.
Associate Educator-Check and Connect
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Observe caseload students' attendance, grades, and behavior, and record data to assess progress
- Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Plan, develop, and provide trainings for Check and Connect Promise Fellow on site.
ALC After School Support Staff
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Register students, take class attendance, maintain attendance records, and prepare bus routes
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain a safe learning environment
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
ALC Credit Recovery Lead
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Register students, take class attendance and maintain attendance records
- Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
- Tutor and assist students individually to help them master assignments and quizzes need to complete their credit recovery courses.
Americorp Promise Fellow-Check and Connect
Minnesota Alliance with Youth
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Observe a caseload of about 30 students' attendance, grades, and behavior, and record data to assess progress
- Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Serve as a liaison between students, parent(s)/guardian(s), schools, and community agencies to provide students with the resources to better support their learning.
Americorp Elementary Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corp
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Provide private instruction to individual students to improve literacy skills
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions
- Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
Education
Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Adler Graduate School
Minnetonka, MNMaster of Arts (M.A.) School Counseling -
Adler Graduate School
Minnetonka, MNBachelor of Arts (B.A.) Anthropology -
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MNSkills
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual Counseling
- Student Advocacy
- Records Maintenance
- Academic advising
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- At Risk Student Support
- Problem-Solving
- Mental health awareness
- Relationship Development
- Attention to Detail
- Educational technology
Certification
Licensed School Counselor (K-12) - Minnesota
Professional Development
- Facilitated a Suicide Prevention Professional Develop for Staff, South Saint Paul School District, Virtual, 03/01/21, 11/01/21
- Minneapolis Public Schools-School Counselors, In-person, 09/01/22
- SEED, Equity Alliance MN and St. Catherine's University, Virtual
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, North Memorial Health Specialty Center, Robbinsdale, MN
- Social Media and the Effects on Students Seminar, Minneapolis Metro School Counseling Association, Minneapolis, MN
- 30-Hour Mediator Training, Community Mediation and Restorative Service Center, New Hope, MN
Awards
Dean's List for Academic Excellence Spring Semester 2009 and 2012
Timeline
School Counselor
Roosevelt High School
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Volunteers Of America
11.2022 - 08.2023
School Counselor
MPS Online
08.2022 - 11.2022
School Counselor
South Saint Paul Secondary
08.2020 - 08.2022
Career Counselor
Hubert Humphrey Job Corp
01.2020 - 08.2020
General Manager
Escape the Room
08.2017 - 08.2019
ALC After School Support Staff
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2017
ALC Credit Recovery Lead
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2015 - 05.2016
Associate Educator-Check and Connect
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
Americorp Promise Fellow-Check and Connect
Minnesota Alliance with Youth
09.2014 - 07.2015
Americorp Elementary Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corp
11.2013 - 08.2014
Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Adler Graduate School
Master of Arts (M.A.) School Counseling -
Adler Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Anthropology -
University of Minnesota Duluth
Licensed School Counselor (K-12) - Minnesota
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