EMILY JAMES

1890 SE Oxford Drive, Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 778-6761
james.emilyann@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Masters Degree: Clinical Mental Health Counseling May 2017
Masters Degree: School Counseling (K-12) Anticipated: December 2017
GPA: 3.98 / 4.0

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
Endorsements: All Social Sciences, Coaching Graduated Cum Laude

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Secondary School Counselor Long-Term Substitute, Waukee High School, Waukee, IA August 2017 Present
Advocate for students well-being and school-based mental health programs
Support students in processing their problems and create plans of action to move forward
Mediate conflict between students and teachers
Improve parent/teacher relationships
Assist students in applying for the PSAT, ACT, college, scholarships, and future careers
Collaborate with School Counseling team and Administrators

Secondary School Counselor Intern, Earlham Schools, Earlham, IA August 2016 May 2017
Facilitated and organized both individual and group counseling sessions
Collaborated with Secondary School Counselor and Administrators to plan and host
events, such as the ACT, Back-to-School night, and Financial Aid night
Implemented ASCA standards into 7-12th grade programs
Assisted students applying for college, scholarships, and future careers

Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA June 2016 February 2017
Facilitated and organized youth individual and group counseling sessions
Incorporated art therapy, animal assisted therapy, and trauma-informed care into clients
treatment plans
Collaborated with Woodward staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders
Managed a caseload of 12 to 20 students

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School Social Studies, Earlham High School, Earlham, IA July 2014 June 2017
Planned and implemented differentiated standards-based lessons in U.S. History,
Government, Sociology, & Psychology courses
Collaborated with school professionals to ensure student success
Incorporated technology and multimedia instructional methods into daily instruction
Aligned my instruction with the Iowa Core Curriculum and district standards

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Assistant Girls Freshmen Volleyball Coach, Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA August 2014 Present
Ensure the safety of all athletes
Collaborate with other coaches regarding practice plans and schedules
Demonstrate fundamentals of volleyball
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Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach, Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA January 2014 Present
Ensure the safety of all athletes
Assist head coach in organizing and facilitating practice
Encourage individual and team participation

Substitute Teacher, Waukee and Urbandale Community Schools Fall 2013 May 2014
Differentiated lesson instruction
Ensured the safety of all students
Created and implemented lesson plans as needed

HONORS/ACTIVITIES
2017 Iowa Secretary of State Certificate of Achievement award winner Iowa Youth Straw Poll
2016 Iowa School Counselor Association Conference Graduate Speaker Trauma Informed Care
2015 Governors Scholar Recognition Chosen teacher
Drake University Varsity Womens Track and Field Team, 2009-2013, three-time letter winner