Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer

Linda Parzero

Gahanna,OH

Summary

Accomplished counseling professional with demonstrated track record of success in organizational leadership and change management. 23-year history in the field. Proficient Job Coach knowledgeable about aptitude and assessment tools that provide valuable insight into student skills. Detail-oriented and analytical with excellent communication and planning abilities. Motivational individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse academic settings. Energetic and ambitious professional with several years of hands-on experience counseling students regarding curriculum and career choices. Recognized for providing necessary student resources to aid academic success.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Job Coach

Greenleaf Job Training Services
Columbus , OH
06.2016 - 10.2021

Trained and supervised differently abled teens on the job.

Provided assistance on communication, time management and constructive tips.

Maintained daily digital evaluation of developing skills to monitor progress.

Project Success at two local hospitals and 4 summer programs.

Homework Help Associate

Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus , OH
06.2016 - 06.2021

Greeted students and assisted with homework daily.

Directed literacy activities

Created and engaged students in meditation circle daily.

Planned And implemented "Fun Friday" activities in the Homework Help Center.

Consulted parents as needed.

Counselor, Educator, Coach, Advisor

Columbus City Schools
Columbus , OH
09.1980 - 06.2013
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Education

No Degree - Continuing Education Credits

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
06.1991

Bachelor of Science - Spanish/ Physical Education

Malone University
Canton, OH
06.1975

Skills

  • Mental Health Referrals
  • Resource Prioritization
  • Team Meetings
  • Performance Assessment
  • Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs
  • Educational Problem Identification
  • Behavior Counseling
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Emotional Support
  • Conflict Management Education
  • Crisis Situations
  • Class Schedule Preparation
  • Peer Tutoring Programs

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Job Coach

Greenleaf Job Training Services
06.2016 - 10.2021

Homework Help Associate

Columbus Metropolitan Library
06.2016 - 06.2021

Counselor, Educator, Coach, Advisor

Columbus City Schools
09.1980 - 06.2013

No Degree - Continuing Education Credits

The Ohio State University

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science - Spanish/ Physical Education

Malone University
Linda Parzero