Jennifer Cordes
Thousand Oaks
Summary
School Counselor focused on student advocacy, cultural proficiency, and empathy with a data-driven foundation. Nine years teaching experience in special education and two years counseling experience seeking a position as a School Counselor at Oxnard Union High School District. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, administration, and community leaders through excellent communication and organizational skills, empathy, compassion, and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Counselor
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Secondary School Counselor
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Identify and provide concierge counseling services to 180 disproportionately impacted students across three comprehensive high schools within district
- Development and implement program planning to support identified students in accessing post-secondary opportunities
- Increased the percentage of seniors identified as Homeless, Foster Youth, Special Education, low socio-economic status, and EL from 5% in 2022 to an average of 25% in 2023 applying to our local community college
- Provide counseling and resources to support students in achieving personal goals related to college and career readiness
- Advocate for students to access and receive available school and community resources
- Collect, document, and analyze student data in Aeries SIS
- Consult and collaborate with administrators, counselors, and teachers at each comprehensive school site to better serve students
- Consult and collaborate with College and Career Counselors at each high school site
Middle School Internship
Los Cerritos Middle School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Used Q Student Information System to document student visits, update student information, and create schedules/register students
- Assisted in student registration in preparation for next school year
- Participated in risk-assessments and planning for appropriate referrals and services
- Guided students in seeking, identifying, and achieving personal goals
- Led small groups focused on resilience, building friendships, and developing social skills
- Participated in IEP, 504, Student Success Team, Case Conference, Administrative meetings and attended SARB meetings
- Created and delivered school wide SEL lessons
- Worked with district coordinator of Foster/Homeless Care to support access to necessities to families in need
- Worked with designated Attendance Liaison to support student attendance
- Advocated for and provided support to at-risk students
- Carried a case load of at-risk students on the D/F list
High School Internship
Agoura High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and delivered curriculum for small groups focused on building friendships and developing social skills
- Co-lead classroom based SEL lessons
- Carried a case load of at-risk students on the D/F list
- Worked with identified students to support academics and social-emotional well-being with the transition back to on-campus learning
- Used Aeries Student Information System to document student visits and review student information
- Participated in 504, Student Success Team, Case Conference, and administrative meetings
- Participated in college/career student meetings and wrote college letters of recommendation for students
Special Education Teacher
Los Cerritos Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Adapted and delivered grade-level curriculum content to meet the diverse learning needs of students with IEPs in self-contained Science and Math classes through multi-sensory lessons
- Supported students' general education curriculum in Directed Studies and RTI classes
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Collected both behavioral and academic data to assess students and develop IEP goals
- Taught students with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, OHI, and Speech/language impairment
- Successfully implemented behavior management techniques in the classroom
- Consulted and collaborated with general education teachers, other service providers, and support staff
- Co-taught in the general education setting
- Maintained open communications with families through e-mail, telephone, and conferences
Education
Master of Science - Counseling & PPS, CWA Credentials
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2011
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Student and family advocacy
- Individual and small group student counseling
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Individual and family support
- Individual Education Plans
- SSPT/504/IEP Team member
- Crisis intervention
- Special Education
Affiliations
American School Counselors Association member
Timeline
Secondary Counselor
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
07.2023 - Current
Secondary School Counselor
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Internship
Los Cerritos Middle School
01.2022 - 06.2022
High School Internship
Agoura High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Special Education Teacher
Los Cerritos Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
California State University Northridge
Master of Science - Counseling & PPS, CWA Credentials
California Lutheran University
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