Jen

Motivated clinical supervisor, licensed counselor, and specialized educator dedicated to driving clients' and students' mental health, social, emotional, and educational development. Proven track record managing clinical programs, structuring therapeutic treatment plans, and coordinating special education initiatives. Focused professional with comprehensive experience deploying evidence-based interventions and upholding the highest ethical standards in both private practice and multi-disciplinary school district environments.

Clinical Supervisor, Counselor - Bigfoot Counseling

(2023-04)

• Provide direct individual and group mental health counseling, implementing personalized evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.
• Oversee clinical supervision for counseling staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards, documentation requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Evaluate client progress and steer care management strategies to optimize long-term behavioral and therapeutic outcomes.

1st/2nd Grade Teacher, SpEd Coordinator, Counselor - Hayden Canyon Charter School Of Expeditionary Learning - Hayden, Idaho

(2020-04 - 2023-03)

• Developed general education curriculum and special education program infrastructures.
• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques and integrating technology.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects alongside social development strategies and core character skills.
• Consulted with staff, providers, and families regarding IEP/504 plans and educational progress recommendations.
• Administered tests and evaluated assessment results to measure student comprehension and guide academic paths.

Special Education Coordinator - Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

(2015-08 - 2020-08)

• Developed special education frameworks and directly advocated for students through the custom creation of IEP and 504 plans.
• Created, maintained, and instructed initiatives to build self-advocacy and social development skills among students.
• Conferred with parents and administrative staff to optimize student behaviors, activity participation, and school policy compliance.
• Monitored student metrics and coordinated directly with teachers to resolve behavioral issues and promote strict student discipline.

Counselor, Youth Specialist, QSUDPT - Idaho Youth Ranch Family Services & Anchor House - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

(2012-09 - 2015-07)

• Maintained safe and secure environment for youth at the residential facility and during structured public excursions.
• Provided individual, group, and substance abuse counseling focused on foundational values, emotional needs, and relapse prevention.

Counseling & SpEd Intern, Long-Term Substitute - Coeur d'Alene School District - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

(2011-01 - 2012-08)

• Promptly identified special education student needs while producing administrative reports and educational presentations.

Behavior Therapist - Alliance Family & Maxim Healthcare Services - Idaho, Washington

(2009-06 - 2012-09)

• Implemented personalized behavior intervention plans to guide clients toward their social, verbal, and communication goals.

Substitute Teacher, Including Long-Term - Various Districts - Idaho, Washington, California

(2005-01 - 2011-06)

• Executed daily lesson plans and maintained positive behavior standards to guarantee structural continuity in classrooms.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Creative Kids & Little Folks Preschool - Idaho

(2007-09 - 2008-08)

• Created play-based, experiential curricula teaching foundational academic concepts and positive social manners.

Teacher - Sylvan Learning Center - Post Falls, Idaho

(2007-01 - 2010-01)

• Provided differentiated core-subject instruction utilizing hands-on activities to guide individual and small-group learning.

Master of Education - Counseling & Human Services - University of Idaho (2012-05)

Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis - Florida Institute of Technology (2011-04)

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Azusa Pacific University (2006-01)