Jessica Watts
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
College Counselor
IDEA Public Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Special Education Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Coached and observed 25+ teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop behavioral interventions to support students academically and socially.
Lead Hostess
Peli Peli
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2019
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Individual Counseling
- Student Advocacy
- Retention Strategies
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Career guidance
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
Timeline
College Counselor
IDEA Public Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
11.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Hostess
Peli Peli
03.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
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