Kanika Jenkins
Antioch,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Pittsburg Unified, excelling in academic advising and conflict resolution, enhancing student success through compassionate counseling and strategic educational program development. Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments and fostering parent-teacher collaboration has significantly contributed to improved academic outcomes.
Determined School Counselor who believes in equity, based on equity and inclusion. Very successful in developing a fast rapport with students in efforts of narrowing the relationship gap, which leads to the opportunity gap. Noted 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Pittsburg Unified
08.2021 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Director of Education
Family Purpose
01.2017 - Current
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students K-12.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Board Member, Secretary
Family Purpose
01.2015 - Current
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
Academic and SEL Program Interventionist
Pittsburg Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
English Teacher
Pittsburg High School
08.2004 - 06.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Education
Single Subject Credential - English
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CABachelor of Science - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CAMaster of Science - School Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2021
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Career advising
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Diverse groups presentations
- Individualized education programs
- Classroom guidance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student Counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Compassionate
- Special Education Support
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Confidential services
- Referral Coordination
- Social and emotional health
- Student chaperoning
- Academic Support
Accomplishments
- 2021 Pittsburg Unified School District Equity Award Recipient
- 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalist
Timeline
School Counselor
Pittsburg Unified
08.2021 - Current
Director of Education
Family Purpose
01.2017 - Current
Board Member, Secretary
Family Purpose
01.2015 - Current
Academic and SEL Program Interventionist
Pittsburg Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
English Teacher
Pittsburg High School
08.2004 - 06.2021
Single Subject Credential - English
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Master of Science - School Counseling
National University
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