JENNIFER MARTINEZ CARVAJAL
Portland,OR
Summary
Professional counselor with bilingual and bi-cultural expertise, dedicated to enhancing student development in educational settings. Proven ability to communicate effectively and solve problems, ensuring student well-being and success. Collaborative team member, adaptable to evolving needs, focused on achieving positive educational outcomes. Committed to creating a supportive and productive learning environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Forest Grove School District
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed safe, supportive school environment by addressing bullying and harassment issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to meet students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Provided crisis intervention during emergencies, utilizing established trust to deescalate situations.
- Served as advocate for students in disciplinary meetings, ensuring fair treatment of cases.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions for accountability and compliance.
- Coordinated career exploration activities to assist students in making informed future decisions.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance programs to promote positive character traits among community members.
- Coordinate 504 plan
Subsitute Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Cae Manager
Morisson Child and Family Services PASO
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Maintained accurate documentation for all cases, ensuring regulatory compliance and confidentiality.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations to identify issues, goals, and interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases, adjusting management strategies based on evolving circumstances.
- Educated clients on available programs and services to empower informed decision-making.
- Educated families about family reunification process.
School Counselor
Valor Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Woodburn School District
- Provide a systematic approach to individual planning from middle school to high school.
- Assist Goal Setting Sessions/Educational/Career Planning
- Forecasting and High School Selection
- Classroom Guidance
- Provide group counseling such as (Divorce, Friendship, Boys/Girls, Self-Esteem, Anger Mgmt., Social Skills)
- Crisis Management
- 504 Coordinator
- Scheduling
- Facilitate communication between students, parents and staff.
- Facilitate Student Intervention Team Meetings
- Provide individual counseling in academic, career and personal/social to students
- Provide case manager and outreach services
- Woodburn School District
School Counselor
Heritage Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Woodburn School District
- Provide individual counseling in academic, career and personal/social to students.
- Provide group counseling such as (Friendship, Social Skills, Coping Skills, Divorce, Behavior and Self-esteem)
- Conduct Goal Setting Sessions
- Classroom Guidance
- Transition programming for elementary to middle
- Student Intervention Team Coordinator
- 504 Coordinator
- Crisis Management
- Case manager and outreach services
- Woodburn School District
School Counselor
Franklin High School
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: Portland Public Schools
- Manage caseload of 388 students including monitoring of academic achievement, attendance and social and emotional issues.
- Facilitate school staffing meetings to determine student needs (special education, counseling, academic plans, etc)
- Facilitate monthly parent evening meetings for ELL students
- Conduct individual counseling sessions as requested by students, staff or parents.
- Facilitate communication between students, parents and staff.
- Assist students in completing graduation requirements
- Assess student schedules and provided appropriate guidance, to insure the attainment of individual student goals and needs
- Assist in forecasting and registration process
- Raise awareness of career/job opportunities, requirements and necessary career planning
- Provide case manager and outreach services
- Portland Public Schools
Mental Health Specialist
Children’s Behavioral Health
07.2006 - 09.2006
- Company Overview: Marion County Health Department
- Provide mental health assessments, including screening for alcohol and drug issues.
- Participate in service plan development in collaboration with the clinical team and other community mental health providers.
- Provide intensive clinical services for high needs clients, including home and community based services.
- Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services.
- Provide case management and outreach services to clients/families.
- Assist clients and families with developing skills to access community supports/resources and to advocate for themselves.
- Assist with making referrals for services.
- Provide individual, family and play therapy.
- Marion County Health Department
Mental Health Associate
Early Childhood Team
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Company Overview: Marion County Health Department
- Provide individual and family counseling.
- Perform primary case management to determine client eligibility, services and service needs.
- Monitor services provided to enrolled clients.
- Maintain client records and document services provided to reflect progress in services as well as service needs.
- Assess individual client functional skills and treatment needs. Develop individual client treatment plan.
- Work within a team and collaborate with other team members.
- Provide in home skill building, modeling, and behavioral coaching to parents of enrolled families.
- Provide appropriate information about attachment, bonding and brain development.
- Marion County Health Department
Bilingual Advocate
Domestic Violence Resource Center and Monika's House
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Conduct intake, assessment and treatment plan.
- Accept referrals from agencies that know of families or individuals in need of help.
- Provide individual counseling, support groups, case management, and screenings.
- Provide referrals to appropriate resources.
- Make home/shelter visits, when necessary.
- Attend inter-agency meetings.
- Provide problem solving and advocacy.
- Assist families in overcoming barrier to self-sufficiency.
- Develop positive working relationship with families, colleagues and community partners.
Professional Counselor
Upward Bound Program
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Company Overview: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico San German, Puerto Rico
- Provide individual/group counseling to disadvantages students.
- Outreach and case management for disadvantages students.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health screenings for students with behavioral and emotional difficulties.
- Teach workshops about self-esteem, study habits, anger management, and problem solving among other topics.
- Coordinated summer programs that promote the mental, emotional and professional development of disadvantages students.
- Maintain partnership with San Diego State University and Buffalo State University for Summer Camp.
- Visit middle school and high school for recruitment students.
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico San German, Puerto Rico
Education
Masters in Education - Guidance & Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
12.2003
Bachelor in Arts - Social Sciences and Education
University of Puerto Rico
05.2000
Skills
- Bilingual and bicultural
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Teaching proficiency
- Case documentation
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Time management
- Case management
- Problem-solving
Certification
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Social Studies Teacher and School Counselor Licensee
Awards
- Who's Who 2002
- Excellence Award of the School Counseling Graduate Program 2002
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Forest Grove School District
08.2020 - Current
Subsitute Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
Cae Manager
Morisson Child and Family Services PASO
09.2010 - 01.2013
School Counselor
Valor Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2010
School Counselor
Heritage Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2008
School Counselor
Franklin High School
09.2006 - 07.2007
Mental Health Specialist
Children’s Behavioral Health
07.2006 - 09.2006
Mental Health Associate
Early Childhood Team
06.2005 - 07.2006
Bilingual Advocate
Domestic Violence Resource Center and Monika's House
01.2005 - 06.2005
Professional Counselor
Upward Bound Program
01.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor in Arts - Social Sciences and Education
University of Puerto Rico
Masters in Education - Guidance & Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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