My Bio: Jarrett Medford
Hi! I am a prospective School Counselor located in Charleston, South Carolina. I have experience with grades K-12 and am certified for Guidance/School Counseling (K-12) in the state of South Carolina. My specialties are title-1 schools/at-risk youth and multilingual learners, while I do have experience in various school environments making me a very dynamic School Counselor. 

Resume & CV: Jarrett Medford
240222082012_Counselor_Resume_JM.docx (.docx) 0.02mb

Resume & CV: Jarrett Medford
240222082032_Cover_Letter_JM_Counselor.docx (.docx) 0.01mb

Reflective Journal: Jarrett Medford
Worldview Essay (.docx) 0.01mb

Goals (Personal & Professional): Jarrett Medford
Professional Growth Essay (.docx) 0.01mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
Taking leadership in collaboration is essential to advocating properly for a student. The student present is visiting and wanted to be in the picture. The addition adults are my site supervisor (school counselor), the speech and language pathologist, and special education teacher. We often have collaborative meetings to discuss changes in student behavior, well-being or academics. Advice is given to each other as staff members on what the next steps for working with the student is and what that would look like. All stakeholders discuss their role in a student's success to promote academic success with open communication amongst staff members. Initiative on my part is taken to approach these staff members to discuss student needs and if another meeting needs to be scheduled withother stakeholders. This displays leadership and initiative for proper action to be taken to meet student needs and advocate for students. Leadership (.pdf) 1.06mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
After a student had shared that they had been raped before, and after all protocols were taken by the school to handle the situation, the student was referred to an outside agency to recieve necessary services. The website above is the community based organizations, after collaborating with others, it was determined that was the best place to refer the student in this situation. 240223085400_Portfolio_Collaboration_and_Consultation.pdf (.pdf) 0.66mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
During classroom guidance students follow a curriculum using the characters, known as spots, in the lessons which they are based on. The "worry spot" and "flexible thinking" spots are shown above. During classroom guidance lessons, learning strategies are mixed into the lesson to help promote academic success by teaching additional learning strategies or reinforcing current learning strategies used. 240223085151_Portfolio_Academic_Development_CONDENSED.pdf (.pdf) 16.42mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
Actual student information was not given to me but this is an example from the I-Ready website showing how scores are shown to staff and families to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluating diagnostic data from students allows the use of new technology to determine learning gaps and assist school staff to ensure student are placed in necessary intervention. With the use of data counselors can compile measurable outcomes through goals for the student to succeed. 240223084817_Portfolio_Research_and_Evaluation.pdf (.pdf) 0.41mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
During this meeting we discussed iReady Language Arts and Math scores for each student in the school. We each had a spreadsheet to reference the score values of each student and their score changes over time. Each of the 3 tiers of scores has a color and students who are red are considered eligible score-wise for intervention services with a literary and/or math interventionist. Some students in addition to intervention services, were deemed to need an IPS (Individual Progress Meeting) with the parents to discuss further resources and interventions for the student. Some students correlations revealed that their tier is an outliar or deems continuation of intervention services. Some students have reccently had an IEP put into place and do not need intervention services. I was able to advocate for certain students I felt needed the services. 240223084729_Portfolio_Assessment.pdf (.pdf) 22.85mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
Following a 504 meeting for a student that is missing extremeties, these new devices were implemented in the classroom. During 504 meetings I advocated for the resources to implement these items so the student could conduct basic classroom tasks such as writing and opening the door to the classroom and bathroom. With the new devices the student has the chance to be socially/emotionally healthy and promote academic success given that the student is missing extremeties. Cultural competency training is essential to understanding ways to recognize problems and advocate for students. 240223084615_Portfolio_Diversity_and_Advocacy_CONDENSED.pdf (.pdf) 23.33mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
This is a copy of a lesson plan I used for classroom guidance. This lesson prevents innapropriate words and bullying in the classroom. Intervention is also part of this lesson since the class I used it in was having issues with bullying. Lessons following this one included plans and ideas for student to improve their behavior. Psychological first aid training is essential to prevention and intervention. Counseling Prevention and Intervention (.pdf) 1.08mb

Competency Assessments: Jarrett Medford
While being mentored by my site supervisor pictured, I was able to learn more ways to advocate for the school counseling profession. By modelling appropriate school counselor behavior I can promote my program and identity. This level of professionalism is useful when advocating for student needs and promoting policy changes. Child Abuse and Neglect training is foundational to the position of being a school counselor. Behavior training is also necessary for ethical decision making with students and behavior intervention/management. Foundations (.pdf) 1.40mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
Benchmark Ethical Decision Making Paper

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Assessment
Leadership
Collaboration and Consultation Benchmark Ethical Decision Making Paper (.docx) 0.04mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark: Development Analysis

AIA Standards:
Research and Evaluation
Leadership

(2) Benchmark: Trauma, Development, and Spirituality

AIA Standards:
Counseling prevention and intervention
Research and Evaluation
Diversity and Advocacy

(3) Benchmark: Addiction in Adolescence

AIA Standards:
Research and Evaluation
Academic Development
Leadership
Diversity and Advocacy (1) Developmental Analysis (2) Trauma, Development and Spirituality (3) Addiction and Adolescence (.docx) 0.05mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
Benchmark Cultural Immersion Project:
Interview Paper Assignment (The Interviews:)

AIA Standards:
Diversity and Advocacy
Research and Evaluation

Benchmark Cultural Immersion Project: Research and Events Paper Assignment
(Learning the LGBT Community: Research and Events)

AIA Standards:
Diversity and Advocacy
Research and Evaluation (1) Benchmark: The Interviews (2) Benchmark: Learning the LGBT Community (.docx) 0.05mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark Counseling Skills Assignment (2) Benchmark Finals Skills Competency Scale (consultant) (3) Benchmark Live Supervision Video LInk (.docx) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Professional Theoretical Approach to School Counseling Paper

AIA Standards:
Research and Evaluation
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Diversity and Advocacy
Leadership (1) Professional Theoretical Approach to School Counseling Paper (.docx) 0.04mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark Critical Incident Paper

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Assessment
Collaboration and Consultation
Research and Evaluation

(2) Benchmark Psycho Educational Group Assignment

AIA Standards:
Leadership
Academic Development
Counseling Prevention and Evaluation (1) Benchmark Critical Incident Paper (2) Benchmark Psycho Educational Group Assignment (.docx) 0.02mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Qualitative and Quantitative Reporting Assignment

AIA Standards:
Research and Evaluation

(2) Benchmark Research Proposal (Does Universal Social Emotional Learning Improve Students' Academic Performance?

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Academic Development (1) Qualitative and Quantitative Reporting Assignment (2) Benchmark Research Proposal (Does Universal Social Emotional Learning Improve Student's Academic Performance?) (.docx) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark Career Self Assessment and Exploration Paper Assignment

AIA Standards:
Research and Evaluation
Assessment
Leadership

(2) Benchmark Career Development Program Proposal Assignment (Your Next Steps)

AIA Standards:
Academic Development
Diversity and Advocacy (1) Benchmark Career Self Assessment and Exploration Paper Assignment (2) Benchmark Career Development Program Proposal Assignment (Your Next Steps) (.docx) 0.14mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark School Sims: Final Assignment 

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Evaluation
Assessment
Diversity and Advocacy

(2) Benchmark Educational Philosophy in Practice Assignment 

AIA Standards:
Assessment
Research and Evaluation
Leadership
Diversity and Advocacy (1) Benchmark School Sims: Final Assignment (2) Benchmark Educational Philosophy in Practice Assignment  (.docx) 0.02mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
Benchmark: Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Counseling Assignment

AIA Standards:
Diversity and Advocacy
Evaluation
Academic Development (1) Benchmark Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Counseling Assignment (.docx) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Exploring Reliability and Validity Assignment

AIA Standards:
Assessment
Research and Evaluation

(2) Interview Assignment

AIA Standards: 
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Assessment
Diversity and Advocacy (1) Exploring Reliability and Validity Assignment (2) Interview Assignment (.docx) 0.02mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Benchmark School Counseling Parent-Teacher Presentation Assignment

AIA Standards:
Leadership
Diversity and Advocacy
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Research and Evaluation
Assessment
Collaboration and Consultation (1) Benchmark School Counseling Parent-Teacher Presentation Assignment (.docx) 16.68mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) School Counseling Brochure Assignment

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Foundations
Diversity and Advocacy
Academic Development
Collaboration and Consultation
Leadership

(2) Data Presentation Assignment

AIA Standards:
Assessment
Research and Evaluation
Counseling Prevention and Evaluation
Academic Development (1) School Counseling Brochure Assignment (2) Data Presentation Assignment (.docx) 0.88mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Diversity and Advocacy
Leadership
Collaboration and Consultation
Academic Development

(2) School Counseling Practicum: Final Pre-AIA 

AIA Standards:
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Diversity and Advocacy
Leadership
Collaboration and Consultation
Academic Development
Foundations
Assessment
(1) Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan (2) School Counseling Practicum: Final Pre-AIA  (.docx) 0.06mb

Courses Taken: Jarrett Medford
(1) Case Conceptualization and School Counseling Treatment Plan 

AIA Standards: 
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Diversity and Advocacy
Academic Development

(2) Final AIA: Internship 1

AIA Standards:
Foundations
Counseling Prevention and Intervention
Diversity and Advocacy
Assessment
Research and Evaluation
Academic Development
Collaboration and Consultation
Leadership (1) Case Conceptualization and School Counseling Treatment Plan (2) Final AIA: Internship 1 (.docx) 0.06mb

Projects: Jarrett Medford
This small group consists of 5-6 students discussing and practicing social skills and conflict resolution. The students set individual goals and the group checks in on progress during each session.  Practicum Culminating Project: Six Session Small Group (.pdf) 0.14mb

Projects: Jarrett Medford
Because of reports of bullying and increase of referrals and conflict, a small group about "how to be a good friend" is created. Discussing bullying and contains lessons pertaining to the impact of each person's actions and words.  Internship 1 Culminating Project 2: Classroom Guidance Lesson Unit (.pdf) 0.41mb

Projects: Jarrett Medford
My 3rd project was 4 classroom guidance lessons with grades 9-12 students who identify as multilingual and are in the multilingual learner program. The goals is to improve behavior in multilingual classes and general classrooms, improve attendance and educate the students on job opportunities and graduation requirements.  Internship 2: Culminating Project 3 (.pptx) 4.35mb

Exam History: Jarrett Medford
Praxis Professional School Counselor (5422) (.pdf) 0.32mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
ASCA Membership Card (.pdf) 0.02mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Behavioral Guidelines: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint Training Certificate (.pdf) 0.01mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training Certificate (.pdf) 0.10mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Cultural Competency Training Certificate (.pdf) 0.34mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Dyslexia Awareness Training Certificate (.pdf) 0.05mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Hands-On CPR/First Aid/AED Training Certificate (.pdf) 0.03mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Schools and Grief: Helping Students Cope with Death Training Certificate (.pdf) 1.71mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Supporting Caregivers of Youth with Substance Use Problems Affected by Trauma Training Certificate (.pdf) 1.71mb

Licenses & Certifications: Jarrett Medford
Recognition of Mental Health Disorder and Behavioral Distress Training: Psychological First Aid (PFA) Certificate (.pdf) 1.78mb