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Jessica Flynn

Jessica Flynn

School Counselor
Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Strongly committed to promoting students' academic, career, and personal/social development. Skilled in building rapport and establishing trust with diverse populations. Proficient in conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and implementing comprehensive school counseling programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for creating a safe and inclusive environment that fosters student success and well-being. Seeking a challenging position where knowledge and passion for helping students thrive academically and emotionally can be applied.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counseling Internship Hours

Arlington High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted freshmen and junior students with course selection and scheduling for following school calendar year
  • Assist students with college planning, including college and scholarship applications, financial aid and career exploration with individual academic conferences
  • Supported student's in developing academic goals, study skills, and time management strategies.
  • Supported students with individual counseling sessions.
  • Participated in Individual Education Plan and 504 meetings with district and school administrators, school counselor, teachers, school psychologist, parents, and students.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.

School Counseling Internship

Valley Central Middle School
01.2023 - 12.2023

•Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

•Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.

•Participated in Individual Education Plan and 504 meetings with district and school administrators, school counselor, teachers, school psychologist, parents, and students.

•Engaged students in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.

•Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.

•Listened to students' concerns and provided encouragement and support.

•Actively engaged in professional development opportunities to enhance counseling skills and stay updated on best practice.

•Provided one-on-one counseling services to students in grades six, seven, and eight.

•Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.

•Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

•Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.

•Created and implemented class lesson plan for use of School Links and student learning styles.


Affiliations

01.2022 - Current

Member of the American School Counselor Association

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Art - Psychology, Sociology

Hunter College
New York, NY
05.2008

Child Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Gender Role Dynamics -

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Forms
  • PowerPoint
  • Familiar use of SchoolTool
  • Lesson planning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate
  • Dedicated

Certification

  • Child Abuse Identification Workshop April 2022
  • School Violence Intervention and Protection September 2022
  • Dignity for All Students Act DASA October 2022
  • Guidance Expo, White Plains, 2023
  • ASCA Culturally Sustaining School Counseling Specialist Training Certification, December 2023
  • ASCA Mental Health Specialist Training Certification, April 2024

Timeline

School Counseling Internship Hours

Arlington High School
01.2024 - 05.2024

School Counseling Internship

Valley Central Middle School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Affiliations

01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - School Counseling

Mercy College

Bachelor of Art - Psychology, Sociology

Hunter College

Child Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Gender Role Dynamics -

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