Zachary Jackson
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in educational and military settings, notably at Palm Lane Elementary School. Excelled in conflict resolution and problem-solving, effectively managing a caseload of 600 families and leading crisis intervention teams. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication and multitasking abilities, significantly enhancing student and family engagement and support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Palm Lane elementary school
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Serve as main point of contact and school liaison for all student and family concerns
- Manage a caseload of 600 families: oversight of student mental health needs and community services
- Served on the Leadership team to problem school related issues
- Served in the Student Problem Solving Team to coordinate services and interventions for underperforming students
- Served as the 6th grade team lead providing consultation services and professional development
- Teach homeroom guidance lessons, social-emotional competencies, college and career readiness, and New Student/Parent Orientation
- Site lead for the schools Crisis Team -Conducted risk and threat assessments and coordinate with appropriate community services to provide appropriate care.
Learning Success Coach
ASU Prep Digital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Serve as main point of contact and school liaison for all student and family concerns
- Manage a caseload of 150 families; oversight of student academic achievement
- Coordinate with school personnel to address student and family concerns
- Teach homeroom guidance lessons, social-emotional competencies, college and career readiness, and New Student/Parent Orientation
- Responsible for student engagement and progress monitoring
- Designated point of contact for parent concerns and conflict resolution
- Provide one-on-one guidance with students and families to support academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and psychoeducational instruction
- Regularly participate in 504s, IEP meetings, and other student-problem solving meetings
- Manage all aspects of Student Information Systems, including attendance, communication logs, and scheduling.
School Counseling Practicum
Harris Elementary School, Cartwright School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Site Supervisor: Brian Collier
- Ran Go-Zen psychoeducational groups and small groups with fifth grade students weekly.
School Counseling Practicum
NAU Counseling Lab
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervisor: Dr. Sara Haas
- Provided individual counseling sessions for one adult and one child once per week
- Completed the entire counseling process, including intake, termination, and referral
- Maintained and regularly submitted client logs.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cartwright School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- One-on-one for a student with Autism
- Focus on behavior modification and social skills.
Teacher
Raul Castro Middle School, Cartwright School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
- 6th grade science and social studies teacher
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans
- Ran lunch groups for students struggling with behavior within the team
- 6th-8th grade football coach, won Championship 2018.
Electronics Systems Specialist (Second Class Petty Officer)
United States Navy
04.2005 - 07.2013
- U.S
- Navy Recruiter April 2009-July 2013
- Served as ROTC Scholarship Coordinator for Naval Recruiting District Phoenix; Identified, interviewed and processed potential ROTC scholarship candidates
- Created and presented informational presentations for high school students regarding college and career readiness
- Developed and implemented training plans for more than 50 recruits on various topics including history, military customs and courtesies, civic responsibilities, health and safety, and operational risk management
- Served as Assistant Leading Petty Officer for recruiting office at Naval Recruiting Station Superstition.
Electronics Repair Specialist
United States Navy
04.2005 - 04.2009
- Directed the maintenance efforts of up to 25 technicians in four work centers
- Established daily priorities, created workflow schedule, delegated tasks and evaluated quality of work performed
- Communicated with equipment users to determine the source of problems and assess customer needs; coordinated with engineer’s technical representatives to revolve complex issued as needed
- Recognized for meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and attention to detail
- Ensured compliance with technical directives and adherence to standard operating policies and ensured accurate historical records of all actions.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Directed
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
School Counselor
Palm Lane elementary school
01.2022 - 05.2024
Learning Success Coach
ASU Prep Digital
08.2020 - 12.2021
School Counseling Practicum
Harris Elementary School, Cartwright School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
School Counseling Practicum
NAU Counseling Lab
08.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cartwright School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
Teacher
Raul Castro Middle School, Cartwright School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
Electronics Systems Specialist (Second Class Petty Officer)
United States Navy
04.2005 - 07.2013
Electronics Repair Specialist
United States Navy
04.2005 - 04.2009
Master of Science - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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