Jesse Rodriguez
Port Orchard
Summary
Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record at Auburn School District, specializing in individual and group counseling and social-emotional learning. Successfully implemented Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems, enhancing student well-being and academic success. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering a supportive environment, driving positive behavior recognition programs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor, Willow Crest Elementary
Auburn School District
08.2022 - Current
- Opened a new school and helped implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 SEL and behavioral systems.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Organized and ran the Student Success Team (SST) to assist teachers with academic and behavioral interventions for struggling students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic and social-emotional development of all students.
- Shared the School Test Coordinator role for SBA testing.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Led efforts in creating a student recognition program that celebrated positive behavior within the school community.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Headed all 504 plans in the building.
School Counselor, Chinook Elementary School
Auburn School District
09.2006 - 08.2022
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services, including bringing PBIS to the school.
- Developed and conducted workshops on newly adopted SEL curriculum.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
School Counselor, Silver Lake Elementary
Federal Way School District
08.2004 - 08.2006
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA01-2004
Master of Arts - Human Resources
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12-1988
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Whole school systems
- Focus on student success
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
School Counselor, Willow Crest Elementary
Auburn School District
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor, Chinook Elementary School
Auburn School District
09.2006 - 08.2022
School Counselor, Silver Lake Elementary
Federal Way School District
08.2004 - 08.2006
Masters of Education - School Counseling
University of Puget Sound
Master of Arts - Human Resources
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
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