JOEANNA J. McPHERSON
Boston,MA
Summary
Passionate School Adjustment Counselor and former Math teacher with 16 years of success guiding students on social emotional and academic development. Familiar with challenges such as learning difficulties, socialization problems and emotional needs. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support achievement of short- and long-term educational and person well-being goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Adjustment Counselor
Brookline High School
09.2021 - Current
- Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn, during transitions and other high-stress situations
- Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction, or other similar instruction to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn
- Attend and participate in Section 504, IEP, child study team, hospitalization reentry meetings contributing Consult and collaborate with social services, mental health, and other community providers.
Math Teacher
Pierce School
09.2013 - 06.2021
- Evaluated and selected curriculum materials that serve to deepen students’ understanding of the content and provide an appropriate level of rigor
- Created lesson plans and design curriculum based upon the goals established by the Common Core
- Assessed student learning through observation, formative and summative assessment
- Collaborated closely with the Math Specialist to best support the diverse range of learners of Brookline.
Math Teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Created lesson plans and designed curriculum based upon the goals established by the Common Core
- Created a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
- Planned instruction and made use of strategies that address various learning styles, including students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and ELL students
- Established effective rapport with students and built positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
Education
Masters of Education in Counseling, Adjustment Counseling Concentration -
UMass Boston
Boston, MA05.2022
Masters of Science in Mathematics Education -
Simmons College
Boston, MA01.2013
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in Education -
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA05.2007
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management
- Empathic
- Community Collaboration
- IEP development
- Self-Esteem Building
- Restorative Practices
Certification
- School Counseling (5-12), 06/2022
- School Adjustment Counseling/Social Work (K-12), 06/2022
- Initial License - Middle School Mathematics (5-8), 05/2018
References
- Malcolm Cawthorne, METCO Director, Public Schools of Brookline, (617) 257-1409, Malcolm_Cawthorne@psbma.org
- Randee Siegel, Social Worker, Brookline High School, (617) 953-3524, Randee_Siegel@psbma.org
- Arva Byron, Social Worker, Department of Children and Families, (617) 828-8825, Arvabyron@gmail.com
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball Coach, 5th Grade Brookline Travel Team, 2023, Present
Hobbies
Basketball Coach, 5th Grade Brookline Travel Team
Math Tutoring
Timeline
School Adjustment Counselor
Brookline High School
09.2021 - Current
Math Teacher
Pierce School
09.2013 - 06.2021
Math Teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
08.2008 - 08.2013
Masters of Education in Counseling, Adjustment Counseling Concentration -
UMass Boston
Masters of Science in Mathematics Education -
Simmons College
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in Education -
Mount Holyoke College
- School Counseling (5-12), 06/2022
- School Adjustment Counseling/Social Work (K-12), 06/2022
- Initial License - Middle School Mathematics (5-8), 05/2018
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