Jennifer Simmons
Dalton
Summary
Empathetic counselor with experience in academic support, crisis intervention support and college and career awareness, working with children, adolescents and adults. Seeking to follow the ASCA model for a comprehensive school counseling program.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Licensed Therapist
All In Counseling,LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Meet weekly with clients to build a strong rapport and offer support as they work to meet their counseling goals.
- Specializing in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, grief, social skills and trauma from sexual and/or physical abuse.
- Currently working under supervision to obtain my LPC.
School Counselor
Dalton Public Schools
07.2010 - Current
- Support student emotional and academic needs through individual and group counseling.
- Coordinate 504 meetings, schedule and implement 504 plans for students.
- Counsel students at DAEP (Dalton Alternative Education Program) and lead group counseling lessons focusing on specific student needs.
- Test a small group throughout the school year for MAPS, GA. Milestones and Write Score.
- Provide crisis intervention for student emergencies/hospitalizations and followed up with families, teachers and students with developing a Safety Plan.
- Teach bullying prevention and career awareness lessons in the classroom.
One-on-One Para/Educational Therapy
Whitfield County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Worked in an Autism Resource school in a self-contained classroom supporting students with Autism.
- Assigned to support a non-verbal student directly with daily classroom tasks.
- Used ABA therapy for positive behavior reinforcement.
Educational Therapist
National Institute For Learning Development
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Worked with students struggling with learning development delays.
- Provided support, therapy and interventions designed for their specific learning needs.
- Tracked progress from learning goals and student growth.
Contractor/Community Support Specialist
Georgia Hope
06.2002 - 10.2004
- Provided contract services for the Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
- Counseled clients and provided parent support in helping them to reach their case plan goals.
- Provided home assessment evaluations for potential foster/adoption families.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA.06.1996
Skills
Anxiety Reduction
Social Skills Support
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Trauma Support through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy {CBT}
Accomplishments
- Experience working 3 years, as a summer camp counselor at Camp Aim, for children recovering trauma from sexual abuse.
- Certified in Mindset Training for Dalton Public Schools.
Certification
- Certified in Mindset Training for Dalton Public Schools.
- CPR & Seizure training certified
Additional Information
References:
1) Lauri Johnson, Principal of Hammond Creek Middle School
(706) 483-7257
2) Heather Lawson, Assistant Principal/6th grade, Hammond Creek Middle School
(423) 508-5339
Timeline
Pre-Licensed Therapist
All In Counseling,LLC
02.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Dalton Public Schools
07.2010 - Current
One-on-One Para/Educational Therapy
Whitfield County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
Educational Therapist
National Institute For Learning Development
02.2005 - 08.2007
Contractor/Community Support Specialist
Georgia Hope
06.2002 - 10.2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Georgia
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