Sarah Jackson
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Determined School Counsellor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Committed to meeting the objectives of the counselling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counselling to students. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by collaborating and partnering with outside resources to enhance student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary/Middle School Counsellor
Chilliwack School District
09.2018 - Current
- Provide individual/group counselling and case manage behaviour/mental health designated students
- Develop and implement individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitate school based team meetings to create positive behaviour plans as Student Services Lead Teacher
- Strategize for intense behaviour/high risk students across the district and review schools supports and interventions as a member of the District Resource Team
Resource/Learning Assistance Teacher
Chilliwack School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Develop, implement and evaluate individual education plans in consultation with students, teachers and district personnel
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group instruction
- Assisted in building collaborative care plans for students with severe to profound emotional/behavioural needs
- Administered level B assessments to highlight key aspects of student learning to promote success
Teacher Candidate
University Of Toronto
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and taught unit plans for elementary students (Grade K-4) by utilizing inquiry based learning
- Co-created success criteria with students and tracked student progress via formative/summative assessments
- Integrated curricular expectations and student interests by facilitating student-led inquiry projects
- Participated in the implementation of the peer mentoring program
Occasional Teacher/Special Education Instructor
The Read School
09.2007 - 06.2014
- Planned and taught art and science for students in kindergarten to grade two following curricular outcomes
- Supported students with special educational needs from grade three to grade eleven within the classroom and provided small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Provided leadership for boarding staff and students within my role as the Director of Girls' Boarding House
Child and Youth Counsellor
The Devereux Foundation
01.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided counselling, crisis intervention and risk assessments for high risk children and youth
- Supervised and coordinated the organization of two units in a therapeutic treatment facility specializing in the care of youth with psychological and emotional needs
- Facilitated and organized skills groups designed to educate and inspire young people
- Completed assessments to contribute to the development, provision and review of care programs
Practicum Counsellor for Domestic Violence Victims
Victoria County Women's Resources
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Provided Counselling services to women and their children fleeing domestic violence
- Employed crisis intervention and facilitated educational programs for children and youth
- Offered advocacy and referral for social services and liaised with law enforcement agencies
- Researched, developed and facilitated workshops designed to empower and educate clients of all ages
- Responded to crisis calls and provided emergency care
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Primary/Junior
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
York St. John University
York, England2011
Foundation Degree - Supporting Learning, Primary/Junior
York St. John University
York, England2010
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON2001
Skills
- Heroes in Education Award
- Level B Certification: Foundations in the assessment of Children
- Resource Teacher Learning Series Certificate
- Emotional Intelligence Workshop Series Certificate
- First Class Honours Degree
- Undergraduate Distinction Award
Timeline
Elementary/Middle School Counsellor
Chilliwack School District
09.2018 - Current
Resource/Learning Assistance Teacher
Chilliwack School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher Candidate
University Of Toronto
09.2014 - 06.2016
Occasional Teacher/Special Education Instructor
The Read School
09.2007 - 06.2014
Child and Youth Counsellor
The Devereux Foundation
01.2004 - 06.2007
Practicum Counsellor for Domestic Violence Victims
Victoria County Women's Resources
09.1999 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Teaching, Primary/Junior
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
York St. John University
Foundation Degree - Supporting Learning, Primary/Junior
York St. John University
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Sir Sandford Fleming College
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