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Jill M. Olsen

30732 Road 400, Coarsegold,CA
Jill M. Olsen

Summary

Empathetic professional with a strong background in education and counseling, specifically at Yosemite Unified School District. Demonstrated success in fostering supportive environments that promote student resilience. Expertise in individual and group counseling and academic advising, contributing to enhanced student performance.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Golden Valley Unified
Madera Ranchos

SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUBSTITUTE, Golden Valley Unified
02.2026 - 03.2026

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and counseling activities, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely interventions.
  • Identified at-risk students and provided tailored support, enhancing academic success and promoting personal growth.

Golden Valley Unified School District- GVUSD
Madera Ranchos, USA

SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUBSTITUTE
09.2025 - 11.2025

Job overview

  • Counseled middle and high school students on friendship issues, bullying, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and academic performance, fostering emotional resilience and social skills.
  • Conducted comprehensive student assessments and maintained accurate records, enabling targeted support strategies that facilitated student growth.
  • Maintained collaboration with Special Ed Department to develop tailored support strategies for students with special needs.
  • Encouraged at-risk students to improve academic performance to enhance GPA through personalized guidance
  • Utilized SpedCare, Aeries, Minga, ParentSquare, and Google Suite applications for student management and communication.
  • Completed training in crisis prevention intervention to better manage challenging situations.

Yosemite High School- YUSD
Oakhurst, USA

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN
01.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Counseled students—elementary to high school—on friendship dynamics, bullying, classroom behavior, and personal challenges, fostering supportive environment.
  • Delivered personalized academic counseling to students, enhancing academic performance and college readiness.
  • Conducted student assessments and maintained accurate records
  • Organized and executed school-wide events, promoting community engagement through The Great Kindness
  • Challenge and Red Ribbon Week.

Chowchilla Elementary School District
Chowchilla, USA

CONTRACTED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
01.2021 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Collaborated with colleagues to create innovative teaching strategies that fostered student engagement.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons, resulting in enhanced active participation and enriched learning experiences.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Engaged in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to improve teaching skills and exchange best practices.

School Districts in Madera County
, USA

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
01.2009 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Executed classroom plans to enhance student engagement and reinforce core concepts
  • Integrated technology to facilitate deeper understanding of materials
  • Maintained accurate attendance and assignment records to uphold compliance standards

Education

National University
La Jolla, CA

MASTERS OF SCIENCE from EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING
04-2025

University Overview

National University
Stockton, CA

BACHELOR OF ARTS from BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
12-1999

University Overview

Skills

  • ASCA principles
  • Social and emotional health
  • Crisis intervention
  • Positive reinforcement strategies
  • Special education
  • First aid and CPR
  • Records management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Coping skills
  • Empathy skills

Certification

• CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential, 04/20/30
• CA Credential: 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, 02/01/27
• Certificate of Clearance, 05/13/21 - 05/13/26
• CPR Certified, 05/10/25 - 05/27
• CPI Trained, 10/23/25 - 10/23/27

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Dean's List Winter 2023

Dean's List Spring 2024

Quote

You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale

Interests

Bird Watching

Cooking

Swimming

Spending time with family

Timeline

SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUBSTITUTE, Golden Valley Unified
Golden Valley Unified
02.2026 - 03.2026
SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUBSTITUTE
Golden Valley Unified School District- GVUSD
09.2025 - 11.2025
SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN
Yosemite High School- YUSD
01.2024 - 01.2025
CONTRACTED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Chowchilla Elementary School District
01.2021 - 01.2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
School Districts in Madera County
01.2009 - 01.2020
National University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE from EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING
National University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

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