Jenna Holly
Columbus,OH
Summary
Accomplished School Counselor with several years of experience advising students on academic, mental health, and social issues. Additional expertise in counseling students on career paths and higher education options.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
Volleyball Coach
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington, Ohio
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Mentor and instruct athletes in volleyball, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Support athletes during practice
- Assess the progress of the game and modify game plan accordingly
- Develop rules and boundaries
School Counseling Internship
South-Western School District
Columbus, Ohio
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Counsel students in grades 5-12 using cognitive behavioral, reality and person centered approaches to address mental health concerns, social relationships, academics and attendance
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders
- Develop and re-evaluate 504 Plans, schedule new students, complete paperwork, and review IEPs
Case Manager
Saint Stephen's Community House
Columbus, Ohio
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Created appropriate adult, student, and family groups
- Completed Family Service Plans and other paperwork documentation
- Provided case management services and needed resources
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia08.2022
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12.2018
Skills
- Listening actively
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Coping strategies
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Career advising
- Classroom guidance
- Individual and family support
- Student advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Solutions-focused
- 504 Coordinator
- IAT Coordinator
- Signs of Suicide presenter and triage participant
- Restorative Practice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - Current
School Counseling Internship
South-Western School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Volleyball Coach
Upper Arlington High School
05.2021 - 12.2022
Case Manager
Saint Stephen's Community House
03.2020 - 10.2021
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Akron