Jennifer Justan
Las Vegas
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.
Transformational leadership style using collaboration and encouragement to inspire and motivate all stakeholders to enact meaningful change.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor - Clark County School District
Clark County School District
10.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Oversaw college and career fairs
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration
- Assisted students with finding and securing college scholarships
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- 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.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
- Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
School Counselor - Academic Magnet HS
Charleston County School District
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation
- Assisted students in finding and securing college scholarships
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Oversaw college and career fairs
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
School Counselor
Clark County School District
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- 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.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2009 - 06.2018
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Collaborated with faculty to develop an after-school tutoring program for struggling students
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction/School Counseling
Touro University
Henderson, NV08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2009
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Letters of recommendation
- Administration collaboration
- Transcript review
- Data analysis
- Educational Leadership practicum
- Academic advising
- Mental health assessments
- Solutions-focused
Certification
- Google certification
- Highly Qualified K-6 Teacher
- Highly Qualified 6-8 Math and English Language Arts Teacher
- Certified K-8 Teacher
- Certified K-12 School Counselor
- Certified K-12 Administrator
Accomplishments
- Department Chair for English Department 6-8
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 513 students, including 20% with IEP and 504 plans
- Counseled high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 100% in higher-education enrollment
- 504 Liaison
- Title I Hope Liaison
- Stay in School Mentoring Program Coordinator
- AP Coordinator
Timeline
School Counselor - Clark County School District
Clark County School District
10.2022 - Current
School Counselor - Academic Magnet HS
Charleston County School District
08.2021 - 10.2022
School Counselor
Clark County School District
07.2018 - 05.2021
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2009 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
- Google certification
- Highly Qualified K-6 Teacher
- Highly Qualified 6-8 Math and English Language Arts Teacher
- Certified K-8 Teacher
- Certified K-12 School Counselor
- Certified K-12 Administrator
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction/School Counseling
Touro University
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