Tjari Packard
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Bright Star Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Central Unified
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Intervention Specialist
Central East Highschool
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Performs consultations with relevant parties to address student’s special educational, behavioral, and social needs
- Advises other school personnel and colleagues on proper care of special needs students
- Maintains and analyzes each student’s behavioral records
- Provide social emotional support to all students on campus
Direct Support Professional
Family Options Home Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide Physical and Emotional Support for Mentally Impared Patients
- Log outburst and create effective treatment for client
- Distribute medication daily for patients
- Drive Clients to an from doctors appointments
Resident Advisor
California State University Northridge Housing
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Counsel and manage a floor of college Freshman students
- Provide Academic tutoring for students
- First responder to domestic violence,suicide attemps, and noise distrubenses
- Help students struggling to convert from highschool to college lifestyle
Education
Master's Degree - School Counseling-PPS Credential
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2023
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA2020
Skills
- Staff Collaboration
- Student Needs Assessments
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Small Group Tutoring
Timeline
School Counselor
Bright Star Schools
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Central Unified
08.2022 - 06.2023
Intervention Specialist
Central East Highschool
10.2021 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
Family Options Home Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
Resident Advisor
California State University Northridge Housing
06.2018 - 05.2019
Master's Degree - School Counseling-PPS Credential
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
California State University Northridge
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