JOHANNA JACOBS
Northwest Yeshiva High School
Bellevue,WA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
I am respectfully submitting my application for the Director of Student Services position. Among my core strengths: Accomplished educational leader known for cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams through authentic warmth, empathy, and strategic vision. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. Proven ability to drive innovation and deliver effective solutions to complex, systems-level challenges, resulting in sustained organizational advancement and enhanced team success.
Work History
Director of Student Services
11 Months- As the Director of Student Services, I supported neurodiverse students and those with mental health challenges. I ensured access to school resources, leading to a 36% enrollment increase.
- I spearheaded an initiative to enhance the school's learning environment. I developed surveys to identify gaps, collaborated with the leadership team to prioritize goals, and created professional development opportunities for teachers. We succeeded despite obstacles like key leaders resigning, declining enrollment, and changing student needs.
- Students were more engaged, teachers enforced rules more consistently, and processes were more efficient throughout the school day.
- Developed and implemented student support programs to enhance academic success.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student concerns and improve retention rates.
Administrative Intern
2 Months- I identified gaps in mental health services for at-risk students and recommended using in-house psychologists instead of external consultants. The district addressed the issue by incorporating internal psychologists, counselors, and social workers into the Mental Health Assessment Team (MHAT), which aims to enhance evidence-based practices in mental health.
- Assisted with daily administrative tasks to support school operations and enhance efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic performance using district software.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and students, providing timely information and guidance.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively by utilizing strong organizational skills and regularly updating task lists to ensure deadlines were met.
Principal of HS Summer School
2 Months- During my time as the HS Summer School Principal, I oversaw a team of 23 employees and helped ensure the academic success of all students.
- I led daily meetings with the administrative team to monitor academic progress and address emergencies, mental health, and disciplinary issues as they arose.
- I maintained regular communication with families and staff and collaborated with the Coordinator and Director of Teaching and Learning to manage day-to-day operations.
- As a result of these efforts, over 95% of our students successfully passed their summer school courses.
Psychologist
3 Years 9 Months- I played a critical role in the Superintendent's Equity Advisory Group, bridging the gap between schools and administrators. Drawing on my background as a school psychologist, I identified the needs of struggling students and provided teachers with the interventions and resources required to support them.
- Additionally, I provided feedback to district leaders to ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan. I helped develop processes that promoted culturally responsive teaching practices and fostered a more inclusive educational environment.
- Conducted psychological assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring immediate safety and stabilization for clients in distress.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and mental health resources to promote self-efficacy and resilience.
Psychologist
11 Years 9 Months- I served as a functional expert for a school district's legal team, managing cases for 2-3 schools and ensuring compliance with special education laws. My responsibilities included conducting assessments to determine students' eligibility for federal programs, leading mental health teams, guiding crisis response and recovery, and providing expertise to the legal team.
- Mentored practicum students and intern psychologists, promoting best practices in assessment and therapeutic interventions.
- Prevented escalation of mental health crises by responding promptly to urgent requests for psychological support from patients and their families.
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring timely documentation and communication with relevant parties such as insurance companies or referring providers.
Education
Post-Masters - Education Administration
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Skills
Collaborative Problem-solving
Multicultural competence
Crisis management
Enrollment management
Special education
Teamwork and collaboration
Relationship building and networking
Accomplishments
- Achieved 36% increase in enrollment by completing by supporting neurodiverse students and those with mental health challenges with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [23] staff members.
- Documented and resolved gaps in mental health services for at-risk students which led to integrating internal psychologists, counselors, and social workers into the Mental Health Assessment Team (MHAT), which aims to enhance evidence-based mental health practices.
- Collaborated with Equity Advisory Group of [22] in the development of [ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan. I helped develop processes that promoted culturally responsive teaching practices and fostered a more inclusive educational environment.].
Affiliations
- Member of District Inclusion Task Force
- Member of Building level (Covid) Safety Team
- Member, Superintendent's Equity Advisory Team (EAG)
- Member, District Eight Grade Student Engagement Team (8-SET)
- Member of Building level Equity Team
- Member of Psychologists' Caseload Committee
- Member of the District Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team
Certification
- WA Residency Administrator, Program Administrator
- ECornell Human Resources, Employee Relations and Investigations
- WA Residency Educational Staff Associate, School Psychologist
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Student Services
Northwest Yeshiva High School
08.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Administrative Intern
Bellevue School District
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Principal of HS Summer School
Bellevue School District
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Psychologist
Bellevue School District
09.2018 - 06.2022Read More
Psychologist
School District of Philadelphia
09.2005 - 06.2017Read More
Seattle University
Post-Masters from Education Administration
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Texas State University
Master of Arts from School Psychology
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