Jennifer Walsh
Austin,TX
Summary
I am currently a graduate student enrolled in the counseling program at Bellevue University, seeking to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and developing meaningful relationships through a trauma-informed approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
NYOS Charter School
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Teacher Advocate through Texas Public Charter School Association 2021-2022
- Teacher School Board Member 2022-2023
- Professional development in trauma-informed practices and anti-racism.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered social skills by teaching conflict resolution techniques and modeling appropriate behavior.
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Windermere Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
3rd Grade Teacher
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2017
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Multicultural Competence
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation And Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
NYOS Charter School
07.2020 - 05.2023
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Windermere Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2020
3rd Grade Teacher
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
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