Jenny Carr Email & Phone Number

In this role, I provide consultation regarding career advancement and college selection utilizing learning style assessments, career interest inventories, and job outlook. I also deliver proactive support to the students in effectively utilizing available resources for career enhancement. As part of this role, I leverage professional expertise in facilitating classroom lessons as well as providing small group and 1:1 counseling. Further, I act as a focal point for the Mayor's Youth Employment Program as well as serve as National Technical Honor Society Advisor.Key contributions,• Met individual student needs through expert academic advice.• Contributed to improving enrollment in Career, College Promise, and College Connection by creating district-wide procedures, policies, and forms.• Liaised with industry partners and educators to identify students for work-based learning.• Focused on improving resumes, interviewing, and employability skills of the participants in coordinating work readiness training.• Succeeded in growing CCP Cohort and scholarships to CPCC by more than 100% in 2 years.• Steered efforts to promote articulated credit for CCP students through advocacy and policy change.

North Carolina, United States

Working here, I demonstrated effective counseling expertise in facilitating career planning for grade 8-12 students. I provided services as Career Academy Counselor and iAcademy Counselor for the district. This role required me to analyze and certify graduation requirements for all seniors. My duties comprised of preparing individual recommendation letters and school reports for college applicants. I owned the accountability for registering and scheduling new and existing student classes in NCVPS and traditional high school.Key contributions,• Bridged the communication between college and community.• Organized college fairs as well as arranged representative visits for juniors and seniors.• Led 504 plans, McKinney-Vento, and credit recovery efforts.• Created and delivered parent presentations on numerous topics, including Financial Aid, PSAT score interpretation, and Registration.• Planned and executed College Application Week activities for current seniors.• Ensured utmost accuracy and confidentiality in maintaining student records, transcripts, and EC information.• Produced quarterly newsletters and managed guidance web page.• Headed individual/group counseling, parent conferences, and teacher training.• Devised policies, procedures, forms, CEEB code, and NCAA application.Additional ExperienceSchool Social Worker at Benjamin District 25, Iredell-Statesville Schools & Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 2002-2006

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Career Development Facilitator

Master Of Education - Med, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services