
Jennifer Tabb
Lifelong Learner.Educator.Counselor.
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
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Counsel youth ages 12-21 regarding social, familial and educational matters
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Work with and counsel the families of the youth to assist in family reunification
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Create treatment plans inclusive of educational, social and emotional challenges
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Advocate for well-being of students by obtaining resources and creating outlets
Wayne State University
Research coordinator
2010 - 2013
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Work with DMC hospital staff to implement arms of research study for children ages 1-10
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Supervise and train research assistants
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Design and implement evaluation reports
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Manage budget for study
Upward Bound
Counselor
2009-2010
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Counsel caseload of 40 students on personal and academic concerns and issues
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Conduct student interviews, academic tracking and assessments
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Create college writing tools and handouts to aide in academic development
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Advocate for well-being of students by obtaining resources and creating outlets
Alternatives for Girls
Case planner/Counselor
2007-2009
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Work with caseload of at least 15 teen parents (ages 16-21)
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Create and aide in implementation of client life plans through different assessments specifically psychosocial assessments
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Design college bound workshops and classes including literature, critical thinking and media, essay writing and social etiquette
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Facilitate parenting class and community meetings
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Skills
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Limited license professional counselor
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Family therapist certification
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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