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Jessica Balch

Clifton Park,NY

Summary

Experienced school counselor skilled in fostering collaboration between parents and teachers. Focus on providing academic support and implementing effective interventions, resulting in improved student outcomes and emotional well-being.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Scotia-Glenville High School
Scotia, NY
08.2016 - Current
  • Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to facilitate effective student interventions.
  • Implemented school-wide mental health initiatives promoting resilience and well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution for students in distressful situations.

School Counselor

Hoosick Falls Jr.-Sr. High School
Hoosick Falls, NY
08.2010 - 06.2016
  • Mentored junior counselors, enhancing team effectiveness and professional development.
  • Analyzed student data to identify trends and improve counseling strategies.
  • Organized workshops on college readiness, fostering student engagement with post-secondary options.
  • Led training sessions for staff on mental health awareness and support techniques.

School Counselor

Cambridge High School
Cambridge, NY
08.2003 - 06.2010
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • 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.

Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

Cambridge High School
Cambridge, NY
09.2003 - 11.2005
  • Developed training programs to enhance players' skills and game strategies
  • Fostered teamwork and sportsmanship among athletes through engaging practices
  • Analyzed game performance to identify improvement areas and implement tactical adjustments
  • Organized competitive schedules, ensuring adherence to league regulations and commitments

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

SUNY Albany
Albany, NY
12-2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Skidmore College
Saratoga, NY
05-1999

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Student advocacy
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Conflict mediation
  • Career guidance
  • Academic support
  • Individual and family support

Certification

Permanent School Counseling Certification

Timeline

School Counselor

Scotia-Glenville High School
08.2016 - Current

School Counselor

Hoosick Falls Jr.-Sr. High School
08.2010 - 06.2016

Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

Cambridge High School
09.2003 - 11.2005

School Counselor

Cambridge High School
08.2003 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Counseling

SUNY Albany

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Skidmore College