Zachary R.T. Jackson
Casa Grande,Arizona
Summary
Qualified School Counselor with a solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
McCartney Ranch Elementary
Casa Grande, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
School Counselor
Palm Lane Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Serve as the 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-solve school-related issues
- Served in the Student Problem Solving Team to coordinate services and interventions for underperforming students
- Served as the6th 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 school Crisis Team -Conducted risk and threat assessments and coordinated with appropriate community services to provide appropriate care
Learning Success Coach
ASU Prep Digital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Serve as the 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
Cartwright School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Ran Go-Zen psychoeducational groups and small groups with fifth-grade students weekly
School Counseling Practicum
NAU Counseling Lab
08.2020 - 12.2020
- 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
- Supervisor: Dr
- Sara Haas
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cartwright School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Focus on behavior modification and social skills
- One-on-one for a student with Autism
Teacher
Cartwright School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans
- Ran lunch groups for students struggling with behavior within the team
- 6th grade Science and social studies teacher
- 6th-8th grade football coach, won Championship2018
Electronics Systems Specialist (Second Class Petty Officer)
United States Navy
04.2005 - 07.2013
- 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 to25 technicians in four work centers
- Established daily priorities, created workflow schedule, delegated tasks, and evaluated the 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 resolve complex issues 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
Masters - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2021
B.S. - Elementary Education, Emphasis in Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2017
Certification
- Arizona Department of Education:
- Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 (Current)
- Guidance Counselor, PK-12 (Current)
Timeline
School Counselor
McCartney Ranch Elementary
01.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Palm Lane Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
Learning Success Coach
ASU Prep Digital
08.2020 - 12.2021
School Counseling Practicum
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
Cartwright School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
Electronics Systems Specialist (Second Class Petty Officer)
United States Navy
04.2005 - 07.2013
Electronics Repair Specialist
United States Navy
04.2005 - 04.2009
B.S. - Elementary Education, Emphasis in Science
Grand Canyon University
Masters - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University