Jessica Hackenheimer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Determined School Counselor and Educator with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Counselor
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - Current
- Streamlined processes for scholarship application assistance resulting in increased opportunities for students pursuing higher education.
- Assisted students in identifying personal strengths and career interests through aptitude assessments and one-on-one discussions.
- Contributed to school-wide efforts in reducing dropout rates by identifying at-risk students and providing targeted interventions.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by maintaining detailed records of student interactions, interventions implemented, and progress made towards goals.
- Enhanced student support by implementing comprehensive counseling programs tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented data-driven interventions for at-risk students by closely monitoring academic performance indicators.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing urgent mental health concerns and connecting students to appropriate resources.
Middle School Classroom Science Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2013 - Current
- Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with parents
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate science STEM topics
- Worked in a team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide the best education for students of any skill level
- Assist in development of curriculum standards and mapping
School Counselor Internship
Clark County School District
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students with their parents and family members
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Maintained records on students and counseled on academic plans for future classes and credits
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
- Presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
- Commit to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with teachers and administrators
- Collaboratively worked with the RTI team to provide interventions for students in need
Elementary Education Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Meet with parents, guardians, administrators and counselors to address and resolve students' behavioral issues
- Participated in school planning and decision-making for classroom and after-school activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NYHigh School Diploma -
LaSalle Senior High School
Niagara Falls, NYMaster of Education - School Counseling
Touro University Nevada
Las Vegas, NV09.2020
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Niagara University
Lewiston, NY01.2003
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- PBIS Trained in the area of data collection
- Individualized Education Programs
- Student Progress Reporting
- Individual and Family Support
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavior Modification
- Career planning
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Standardized Testing
- Test Proctoring
- Organizational ability
- Technology integration
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health awareness
- Self-Esteem Building
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Social Skills Training
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Empathy Development
- Parent Collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Academic advising
- Grief counseling
- Career Counseling
- College preparation
- College application support
- Parent Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Testing
- Career guidance
- Individual Student Counseling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- College Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Collaborative Teamwork
References
- Jennifer Butera, Counselor Mentor at Kenny Guinn STEM Academy, buterje@nv.ccsd.net, 702.700.5900
- Stacie Nelson, Principal at Kenny Guinn STEM Academy, nelsosa@nv.ccsd.net, 702.799.5900
- Erin Rolfe, Assistant Principal at Kenny Guinn STEM Academy, rolfee@nv.ccsd.net, 702.799.5900
- Alexa Freshour, Learning Strategist at Silvestri Middle School, freshar@nv.ccsd.net, 702.799.2240
Awards
- ASCA Active Member
- TESL Endorsement
- PBIS Training Tier 1 and 2
- PLTW Training in Science
- RTI Intervention Training
Timeline
Secondary School Counselor
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor Internship
Clark County School District
09.2018 - 09.2020
Middle School Classroom Science Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2013 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2006 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Niagara County Community College
High School Diploma -
LaSalle Senior High School
Master of Education - School Counseling
Touro University Nevada
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Niagara University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University College At Buffalo
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