Natalie Jackson
Lookout Mountain,TN
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering twenty years of experience counseling and advising adolescents and children on mental health, social, emotional and interpersonal conflicts. Committed to supporting and encouraging students navigating the complex challenges of adolescence by providing attentive listening, compassionate support and steadfast advocacy, Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Successful at managing multiple priorities and broad collaboration with a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Summer Program Coordinator
Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Facilitated multiple aspects of a summer enrichment program for academically gifted kindergarten-high school students.
- Reviewed student applications and communicated with families throughout the admissions process.
- Interviewed and hired summer program teachers as well as the college age counselors who oversaw the residential program.
- Boosted enrollment rates by creating targeted marketing materials for the summer program.
- Communicated program goals and led training of counselors and teachers.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by effectively managing staff scheduling and program logistics.
School Counselor|Family Life Coordinator
Brentwood Academy
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Collaborated with faculty and administrators to address the social, emotional, and personal needs of all students.
- Established trust and rapport with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Acquired knowledge of grade level dynamics and specific student needs and concerns.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Provided support, resources and knowledgeable counseling to students dealing with social, emotional, and clinical concerns via individual and small group counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations and create support systems in the midst of grief and loss.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Life Skills curriculum for both the middle and upper schools.
- Enhanced community connection and capabilities through the planning and implementation of educational seminars for parents and faculty.
- Strengthened community ties through participation in the Nashville area Independent School Counselor Network.
Education
Master of Education - Human Development Counseling
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Human & Organizational Development
Vanderbilt University
NashvilleSkills
- Careful, compassionate listening rooted in a deep understanding that challenges and struggles are a mechanism for growth
- Anticipating needs and developing creative solutions
- Advocacy, encouragement and support of the whole person, body, mind and spirit
- Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
- Conflict resolution rooted in the understanding that grace and forgiveness are the foundations of restoration and reconciliation
- Approachable, flexible, curious, and teachable
Additional Information
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC|recertification in process)
American Counseling Association member
McCallie Parent Council Chair 2023-24; active community member since 2017
Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church Sunday School teacher 2021-present
Chattanooga Preparatory School Advisory Board Member 2018-present
Timeline
Assistant Summer Program Coordinator
Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development
09.2002 - 04.2004
School Counselor|Family Life Coordinator
Brentwood Academy
01.1999 - 05.2002
Master of Education - Human Development Counseling
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Human & Organizational Development
Vanderbilt University
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