Jill Toborowsky
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate school counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting student academic achievement, mental health, and personal development across diverse populations. Proven track record in implementing responsive counseling programs, leading equity and leadership initiatives, and fostering school-wide wellness. Adept at collaborating with educators, families, and community organizations to enhance student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Counselor
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - Current
- - Initiate and lead student groups focused on career readiness, self-esteem, and social-emotional development.
- - Provide individualized and group counseling on academic, social, and personal issues.
- - Coordinate standardized testing, including achievement and intervention assessments.
- - Serve as Morehead-Cain and Park Scholarship Coordinator.
- - Advise Equity Team and Junior Class activities.
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Wakefield High School
Raleigh, NC
12.2014 - 01.2020
- - Counseled at-risk students, addressing academic, attendance, behavioral, and personal challenges.
- - Conducted screenings and referrals to appropriate school-based and community support services.
- - Developed a school food pantry to support low-income families.
- - Launched Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, fostering leadership in students.
- - Led professional development on student mental health and wellness.
- - Coordinated Signs of Suicide (SOS) program for 9th and 12th grades.
- - Served as McKinney-Vento Liaison for homeless student services.
School Counselor
W.G. Enloe High School
Raleigh, NC
08.2009 - 12.2014
- - Secured over 60 computers for low-income students via Kramden Institute.
- - Led group counseling programs addressing anger management, LGBTQ+ support, and teen parenting.
- - Coordinated applications for competitive academic programs including NCSSM, Governor’s School, and more.
- - Managed Freshman Success Night, Financial Aid Night, and Senior Awards Night.
- - Acted as Student Council Advisor and Homebound Services Coordinator.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English – Secondary Education
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2001
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Academic advising
- Scholarship management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Standardized testing coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Academic planning
- Retention strategies
Certification
- - Certified School Counselor: NJ (2006), NC (2006)
- - Certified English Teacher: NJ (2001), NC (2006)
- - HCI Certified Life Coach (2020)
- - Trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Academic Counselor
Sanderson High School
08.2020 - Current
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Wakefield High School
12.2014 - 01.2020
School Counselor
W.G. Enloe High School
08.2009 - 12.2014
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - English – Secondary Education
Kean University
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