Jennifer Forrester
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with expertise in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and career guidance. Proven ability to develop personalized academic plans and coordinate support services, fostering student success and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Northeast Parent and Child
Schenectady, NY
11.2005 - Current
- Worked closely with other Administration, families, amd students to improve success overall.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and social development.
- Provided in-home community based outreach
- Advocated for student resources and support services within the school community.
- Wrote IEP's, attend all 200 students CSE meetings
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by developing orientation programs and ongoing support mechanisms.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Developed and implemented personalized academic plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral issues and foster positive environments.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Maintained administrative duties, such as scheduling or managing intake paperwork.
- Coordinated with 27 districts regarding all testing, ELA's, Regents and all graduation requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Concentration School Counseling
The College of Saint Rose
05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Concentration in Criminology
SUNY Cortland
Cortland05-2002
Skills
- Focus on education, and ultimately the students graduation goals
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Career guidance
- Individual and family support
- Career planning
- Student records management
- Special education support
Timeline
School Counselor
Northeast Parent and Child
11.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Education, Concentration School Counseling
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Concentration in Criminology
SUNY Cortland