Patricia A Jackson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am a professional counselor with 22 years of experience providing guidance to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade and into college. As a visionary, I utilized skills and knowledge to cultivate a stimulating and supportive educational environment. With a uniqueness for fostering positive relationships among schools, families, and the community, I have implemented a variety of counseling and clinical strategies that enable students to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
Carnegie M.S, LAUSD
Carson
08.2017 - Current
- Maintain student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Answer student inquiries and resolve problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Educate students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
College and Career Counselor
Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School, LAUSD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created the Master Schedule for the High School.
- Counseled caseload of 370 students one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted students in building successful job search strategies.
Academic Counselor
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy, LAUSD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Created Master Schedule for Grades 7 and 8.
- Provided support and guidance to 245 students in grades 7 and 8 who were experiencing academic and personal troubles. Along with the School Psychologist, conducted SSPT's for the school.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for my assigned at-risk students.
- Conducted Study Skills Seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
Academic Counselor
Maywood Academy High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained student database and electronic records for 512 students. Constructed the Master Schedule.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Along with Special Ed department, conducted SSPT's and participated in all IEP and 504 Plan meetings
- Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation requirements
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and/or personal troubles
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs
Special Education Counselor
LAUSD Title 1 Private Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked with 238 individual students in Foster Care and Group Homes to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational,vocational or wellness situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns, IEP's, SSPT's, and 504 Plans in Private Schools within the boundaries of LAUSD.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with Social Workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and career planning.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
Conflict Resolution Counselor/Dean
Samuel Gompers M.S
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Offered guidance and advice to 600 students, helping to cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other Counselors, Psychologists, and Psychiatric social workers to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer groups, families, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Academic Counselor
Fleming M.S
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained student database and electronic records student population of 1100 students
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
Risk Counselor
Florence Griffth Joyner Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get students necessary medications.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Elementary Counselor
Martin L. King
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Organized and developed [Type] community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
Lead Counselor
Annalee Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels for 550 students.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
Facilitator, Marriage Family, Child Therapist
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized programs for patients.
- Collected data on program effectiveness of a caseload of 300 through surveying, data and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists Social Workers andSpecial Education Teachers to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Advocated for program participants to be educated in their Least Restrictive Environment, outlining cases and needs to families and program executives.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Counselor and Grant Administrator
Ten Schools Program
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors and stakeholders to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic needs.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Education
California Administrative Service Professional Clear Credential (Tier II) -
National University
2006
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California State University Dominguez
2004
Masters of Science Counseling - Marriage, Family, Children
California State University
1998
California Pupil Personnel Service Clear Credential - undefined
California State University
1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology
California State University
1994
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Data-driven counseling model, Budget Management
- Program Development
- Performance Evaluation Observation and Supervision
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- MISIS , Naviance, Welligent , Edgenuity, AD HOC , Whole Child Data
Timeline
Academic Counselor
Carnegie M.S, LAUSD
08.2017 - Current
College and Career Counselor
Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School, LAUSD
01.2016 - 01.2017
Academic Counselor
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy, LAUSD
01.2015 - 01.2016
Academic Counselor
Maywood Academy High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Special Education Counselor
LAUSD Title 1 Private Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Conflict Resolution Counselor/Dean
Samuel Gompers M.S
01.2013 - 01.2014
Academic Counselor
Fleming M.S
01.2012 - 01.2013
Risk Counselor
Florence Griffth Joyner Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2012
Elementary Counselor
Martin L. King
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Counselor
Annalee Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2009
Facilitator, Marriage Family, Child Therapist
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
01.2004 - 01.2007
Counselor and Grant Administrator
Ten Schools Program
01.1999 - 01.2004
California Administrative Service Professional Clear Credential (Tier II) -
National University
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California State University Dominguez
Masters of Science Counseling - Marriage, Family, Children
California State University
California Pupil Personnel Service Clear Credential - undefined
California State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology
California State University