JENNIFER DYER
Hancock,ME
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, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Leveraging skills in conflict resolution and student records management, I've significantly contributed to creating supportive educational and community environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Rsu 24
08.2014 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration
Wait Staff Member
Provender Kitchen and Bar
07.2018 - Current
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Center Manager- Head Start
Child and Family Opportunities
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Directed daily operations at busy Head Start Center.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed work and performance of more than 30 employees.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Oversaw safety and care of 90 infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children who were in our 8 classrooms.
- Oversaw a food program to provide 2 meals and a snack a day for all children enrolled in the programs.
- Worked in collaboration with local school systems to house pre-school programs in their buildings.
- Responsible for budgets for budgets for all classrooms, center and food program.
Child Protective Services Worker
State Of Maine DHHS
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Assessed safety of children and families while promoting long-term safety, wellbeing, and permanent families for children.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
Education
CAS Counselor Education Major - Counseling
University of Maine
Orono, ME08.2018
Associate of Science - Counseling Education- Concentration in School Coun
University of Maine
Orono, ME12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2007
Skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Diverse groups presentations
- Student Records Management
- Professional referral network
- Career advising
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual and family support
- Counseling and Therapy
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Mental health assessments
- Academic advising
Certification
In the next few months I will become a Nationally Licensed Clinical Counselor through the NBCC program.
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Timeline
Wait Staff Member
Provender Kitchen and Bar
07.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Rsu 24
08.2014 - Current
Center Manager- Head Start
Child and Family Opportunities
09.2009 - 08.2014
Child Protective Services Worker
State Of Maine DHHS
09.2005 - 08.2009
CAS Counselor Education Major - Counseling
University of Maine
Associate of Science - Counseling Education- Concentration in School Coun
University of Maine
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Maine
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