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Jennifer Tabb

Lifelong learner.Educator.Counselor.

 

 

 

 

Professional Goals

 

It is my desire to continue to help families and youth in obtaining their personal and professional goals. I believe I can do this through helping them to identify their goals and making attainable plans to meet said goals.

 

Please Note: My cover letter, office space and a pdf version of my resume can be found to the left side of this page. These items serve as a way for you to better understand my professional journey (including my current employment by viewing my office space, a cover letter to give a one page snapshot of my qualifications and professional intentions and a pdf version of my resume to provide more detail regarding my experiences).

Work Experience

Gateway Community Services

Therapist

2013 - present

  • Counsel youth ages 12-21 regarding social, familial and educational matters

  • Work with and counsel the families of the youth to assist in family reunification

  • Create treatment plans inclusive of educational, social and emotional challenges

  • Advocate for well-being of students by obtaining resources and creating outlets 

 

Wayne State University

Research coordinator

2010 - 2013

  • Work with DMC hospital staff to implement arms of research study for children ages 1-10

  • Supervise and train research assistants

  • Design and implement evaluation reports

  • Manage budget for study
 

Upward Bound

Counselor

2009-2010

  • Counsel caseload of 40 students on personal and academic concerns and issues

  • Conduct student interviews, academic tracking and assessments

  • Create college writing tools and handouts to aide in academic development

  • Advocate for well-being of students by obtaining resources and creating outlets 

 

Alternatives for Girls

Case planner/Counselor

2007-2009

  • Work with caseload of at least 15 teen parents (ages 16-21)

  • Create and aide in implementation of client life plans through different assessments specifically psychosocial assessments

  • Design college bound workshops and classes including literature, critical thinking and media, essay writing and social etiquette

  • Facilitate parenting class and community meetings

 

Learn more below!
 
Skills
  • Limited license professional counselor

  • Family therapist certification

  • Motivational Interviewer Training

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

August 2015 (anticipated graduation)

Master of Arts

Concentration in Education Adminstration and Literacy

 

University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI

December 2009

Master of Arts

Concentration in Community Counseling

 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

August 2006

Bachelor of Arts

Dual degree in Psychology and Education

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