Jenna Werner
Baker City
Summary
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
North Powder Charter School
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
North Powder Charter School
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
School Social Work Intern
Boise School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Supported the development of social skills and conflict resolution techniques among students through targeted group activities and discussions.
Adoption Social Worker Intern
A New Beginning Adoption Agency
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed tailored service plans for each family to ensure a smooth transition postadoption.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Increased awareness of adoption programs by organizing informational sessions and community outreach events.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2018
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Conflict mediation
- School programs development
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
School Counselor
North Powder Charter School
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
North Powder Charter School
09.2024 - 01.2025
School Social Work Intern
Boise School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Adoption Social Worker Intern
A New Beginning Adoption Agency
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Boise State University
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