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Joy Jackson
Aldie,VA
Summary
An experienced school counselor in providing academic, career, personal, and social guidance to Middle School students. Excellent interpersonal skills used to develop relationships with students, faculty, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure the success and well-being of all students. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
Middle School Counselor
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Performed role of School Counselor in a middle school serving grades 6th-8th with diverse populations from avariety of socioeconomic backgrounds
- Collaborated with parents, faculty, and administrative leadership to provide 11 to 14-year-old students with academic, behavioral, and social strategies for success
- Provided individual and group counseling for middle school students throughout the year
- Referred students, parents, and/or staff to community agencies, as needed, and conducted follow-up activities to assure the effectiveness
- Helped students develop conflict resolution skills, decision-making skills, improve interpersonal relationships with students and staff to prevent situations that would disrupt the learning environment
- Advised teachers on the social, emotional, and career development of the middle school student.
Belmont Ridge Middle School
Middle School Counselor
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Weekly supported team, faculty, and grade-level meetings with a high level of communication and follow up
- Designed and implemented middle school counseling and life skills age-appropriate curriculum which focused on improving student growth and health
- Co-facilitated peer mentor program with Riverside High School
Loudoun County Public Schools
Elementary School Counselor
08.2006 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students through guidance lessons throughout the year.
Education
Marymount UniversityArlington, Virginia
Master of Arts from School Counseling
Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Diverse groups presentations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Google Workspace
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Belmont Ridge Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary School Counselor
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2018
Marymount University
Master of Arts from School Counseling
Florida A&M University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology