Jill Caplan

• Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
• Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
• Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
• Created Peer mediation program to build conflict resolution strategies for 6-8 graders.
• Created a "Pre-Grad" center for students to build confidence in how to research college possibilities, understand the significance of their middle school academics, and become aware of their learning styles.
• Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
• Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
• Advocated for students to access available resources.
• Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

Worked with 6-8th graders on discipline, communication skills, teacher interactions, positive behavior initiatives, and social skills.

• Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
• Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
• Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.

• Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
• Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
• Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
• Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
• Taught parent classes to build positive communication with their teens.