RONALD C. JORDAN JR
Wilmington
Summary
Determined School Counselor with 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Adjustment Counselor
PENTUCKET LAKE ELEMENTARY
08.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Elementary School Adjustment Counselor
GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed new/updated IEPs for various students along with behavioral plans when needed.
School Adjustment Counselor
SHAWSHEEN VALLEY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Replaced a school psychologist while she was out on maternity leave.
- Worked with groups bi-weekly on skills to deal with social anxiety both in and outside of the classroom.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
School Adjustment Counselor
WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
School Based Clinician
LAHEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep students charts updated.
Internship Student
NEWTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Working with high school level kids in a program designed for individuals dealing with issues such as ADHD, personality disorders, social disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, and academic difficulties
- Individual and group therapeutic and non-therapeutic work (e.g
- Committees, work groups, etc.) Communication with families, school, and community
- Working collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team and attending administrative and staff meetings.
Internship Student
NORTH SUFFOLK MENTAL HEALTH, Meridian House Addiction Services
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Working with dually diagnosed clients with substance abuse problems at Meridian House in East Boston which is a residential group home designed to help residents gain the skills needed to maintain their sobriety and live successfully within the community.
- Assisted staff using activities designed to produce therapeutic and educational change in the individual while also providing access to all outpatient services including addiction and psychiatry offered by its parent Noddle Island Services Department.
- Provided both individual and group therapeutic and non-therapeutic therapy.
- Used various strategies and curriculum for substance abuse prevention along with assisting in identifying potential physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and providing strategies to deal with aforementioned issues.
Education
Master of Education - LMHC & Addictions
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Curry College
Milton, MA05.2008
Graduate Certificate - Athletic Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11.2014
Skills
- Community Mental Health Programs
- School Policies
- Support Services
- School Programs
- Youth Engagement
- School Administration
- Therapy and Counseling
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Plan Modification
Timeline
Elementary School Adjustment Counselor
PENTUCKET LAKE ELEMENTARY
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Adjustment Counselor
GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY
08.2021 - 06.2022
School Adjustment Counselor
SHAWSHEEN VALLEY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL
09.2017 - 06.2018
School Adjustment Counselor
WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
09.2017 - 06.2018
School Based Clinician
LAHEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
10.2016 - 09.2017
Internship Student
NEWTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 06.2013
Internship Student
NORTH SUFFOLK MENTAL HEALTH, Meridian House Addiction Services
09.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Education - LMHC & Addictions
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Curry College
Graduate Certificate - Athletic Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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