HR Manager
Dear HR Manager,
This letter is to express my interest in Dean of Student position listed on the website. Based on my skills in education, mental health, substance abuse and my knowledge and skills in School Counseling and Dean of Students. I have the ability to teach and assist all student. My resume that highlights my ability/knowledge/expertise in Education, School Counseling and as a Dean of Students. I am excited about the Dean of Students position, and the ability to help your company succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jymel Andrews, M.S.
Jymel D. Andrews
3030 EL Dorado Drive
Pahokee, Florida 33476
Email: *****.*******@*****.***
Objective: A reliable, self-motivated individual seeking to further career as a Dean of Students: Versatile, organized, and competent in supervising, managing, counseling, overseeing a number of individuals, and preparing high educational goals and guaranteed success for all students.
Summary: - Correction Officer Certification
- Completion of Law Enforcement Academy
- Par Certified
Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice May 2003
Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, FL
Graduated with a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Master of Science in Psychology, Completed
Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, FL
Completed with a GPA of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
Courses taken include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Intervention Group Counseling
Group Therapy Multicultural Counseling
Specialist in Educational Leadership Completed
Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Garden, FL
Completed GPA of 3.89 on a 4.0 scale
Experience: Correction Officer, April 2002 to June 2005
Tomoka Correctional Institute, Daytona Beach, FL
- Safely transported and escorted convicted felons from the institution to the hospital.
Cottage Manager, November 2005 to January 2006
Eckerd Youth Development Center/Department of Juvenile Justice, Okeechobee, FL
- Supervised 7 staff and 14 kids
- Completed scheduling for staff and enforced rules and regulations.
- Assured juveniles were fitted with proper attire and attended school daily.
Substance Abuse Counselor, January 2006 to June 2011
Wackenhut Correctional Facility, South Bay, FL
- Oversee 17 inmates with individual counseling
- Daily group therapy and assurance of family contact.
Mental Health Clinical Therapist, August 2006 to July 2007
Sago Palm Academy, Pahokee, FL
- Oversee 10+ juveniles with counseling needs.
- Group therapy, weekly assessments, Individual counseling, assurance family involvement, etc.
Group Treatment Coordinator, September 2007 to February 2009
Eckerd Youth Development Center/Department of Juvenile Justice, Okeechobee, FL
- Conduct individual and family counseling sessions
- Maintain case files/notes
Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Therapist, February 2009 to August 2009
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility/ Department of Juvenile Justice, West Palm Beach, FL
- Oversee 15+ juveniles with counseling needs.
- Group therapy, weekly assessments, Individual counseling, assurance family involvement, etc.
School Guidance Counselor, August 2009 to 2012
Rosenwald Elementary School/ Palm Beach School Dist.
-served as mentor to a group of male student (by teaching self discipline, respect and self control
-anger management skill, recognizing trigger to anger, coping skills
-individual counseling session to address self-esteem/test taking skills to reduce stress and test anxiety
-family counseling session
-ESOL Coordinator
-Safety Patrol Sponsor
-Wellness Champion for the school
-Handle disciple referral
-Organized consequences to keep student from being suspended
-Tutor students for the FCAT after school
-Member of the Leadership Team
-Coordinate Dances to raise money for Haiti release, safety patrol to go to Washington, D.C. etc.
Dean of Student Services, August 2012 to present
Lake Shore Middle School/ Palm Beach School Dist.
-support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development.
-works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, and parents towards a positive school climate.
-School Base Team Leader work with struggling students with behaviors and academic issues putting interventions in place so all students could be successful
-School wide Positive Behavior Internal Coach attended all school district meeting and train staff members at my school on dealing with major and minor behaviors that student displays or demonstrate in a positive setting
Activities: - Volunteer high school music teacher at Glades Central High School.
- An active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Belle Glade-Pahokee Alumni Chapter. (This fraternity gives scholarships to students in the Glades Area for their hard work in school and community services and athletic ability to both schools Pahokee High and Glades Central High school).
- An active member of Masonic Lodge.
- I have volunteer services with the Belle Glade NAACP Branch. (I was a judge for the end of the year talent search for High School student in the Glades Area to compete against other student in Washington, D.C. for scholarships and etc).