JENNIFER AMELIA STEC

1254 West Pratt Blvd. #2 Chicago, IL 60626 * 773-799-4357 * reachjennifer1@yahoo.com

Education and Licensure

DePaul University Master of Education in School Counseling: K-12
North Park University Professional Educator License (PEL): K-12 Art, Learning and Behavior Specialist (LBS1)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Master of Art Education
Saint Olaf College Bachelor of Arts: Studio Art and Asian Studies

June 2014
December 2008
May 2005
May 2000

Counseling Experience
Joseph Brennemann Elementary School, CPS Chicago, IL

August 2014-Present

School Counselor/ Case Manager: Grades PK-8

Teach social emotional classes to grades 2, 4, 5, and 7

Conduct crisis counseling to students
Manage all school records
Coordinate and administer testing school wide
RTI, 504, IEP, and transportation coordinator
Schedule and facilitate all special education meetings for 115 special education students
Assisted eighth graders with high school application planning and submission

Northside College Preparatory High School, CPS

Chicago, IL

August 2013-June 2014

School Counseling Intern: Grades 9-12

Conducted individual academic, social/emotional, and college/career counseling sessions to 9-12 graders
Provided crisis intervention for students with suicidal ideation or self-harming tendencies
Assisted with preparation and administration of achievement exams to all students
Co-facilitated group counseling for freshman students suffering from anxiety
Created a girls empowerment group, integrating art therapy
Created lesson plans and presentations for students on time management, test taking, and anxiety
Monitored and followed up with students who were failing courses
Completed transcript audits to ensure the proper course selection to complete graduation requirements
Utilized Naviance and IMPACT to update and track student progress
Aided students with college application process (FAFSA, Common App, transcript requests, recommendations)

National Runaway Safeline Chicago, IL

September 2010-October 2011

Volunteer Crisis Intervention Liner

Provided callers with a safe, confidential environment in order to articulate their problems, and become more
confident in finding a solution
Informed callers-in-crisis on the limits of confidentiality, mandated abuse reporting, filing a runaway youth report,
family reunification and counseling, shelter and legal resources
Advocated for callers by educating them on potential options, facilitating conversations with family members and
working with agencies to provide support for caller empowerment and autonomy
Empathized with the complexities of caller's problems by ensuring their physical safety, fostering open
communication, and helping find a solution

Teaching Experience
St. Margaret Mary Elementary School

Chicago, IL

August 2012-June 2014

Part Time PK-8 Art Teacher

Instructed art classes, focusing on drawing, painting, or sculpture

Chicago International Charter Schools

Chicago, IL

August 2009-June 2010

K-8 Art Teacher: Englewood and Irving Park

Taught art, followed the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), and mediated student conflicts

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL
Substitute Teacher for various subjects at:

Willa Cather, Manierre, Skinner North, Morton School of Excellence, Haugan, De Diego, Kellman, and Schiller

K-12 Art Student Teaching

Skokie and Chicago, IL

Taught studio arts classes to grades K-12 at:

January 2009-June 2009

East Prairie School, Hibbard Elementary School, and St. Gregory High School

March-December 2008

Amundsen High School

September 2004-June 2005

Chicago, IL

9-12 Visiting Art Instructor

Taught Art to ELL students, refugees, special education, and general education students
Helped develop a grant-funded program (Lloyd A. Fry Foundation) where 135 students visited Chicago museums;
created a zine museum tour based on their experience
Developed a teacher resource booklet and moderated a teacher workshop on art integration in the classroom

Research Experience
Lane Tech High School

January-May 2012

Chicago, IL

Comprehensive School Counseling Researcher

Compiled a family outreach newsletter and a map of community resources

Collected data and devised a needs assessment focusing on social emotional needs of students
Wrote elements required for RAMP; created website: http://lanetechhighschool.weebly.com/

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

January 2005

Charleston, SC

Oral History Researcher

Participated in a research team on the gentrification of the Phillips Community in South Carolina
Conducted oral history interviews with local basket weavers on the endangered art form
Analyzed and documented community centers and their efforts within the neighborhood

Professional Experience
The Art Institute of Chicago

April 2011-July 2012

Chicago, IL

Photography Production Coordinator

Collaborated with museum departments on scheduling photography of artwork and events

Cataloged, organized, and maintained photography archives

Northwestern University/China Brand Chicago, IL

September 2010-January 2011

MBA Professor Assistant

Aided visiting Chinese executives during week long lectures at the School of Kellogg Business School
Traveled with executives during a one week leadership lecture tour across the U.S., including assisting with their
classes at Harvard University.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL

June 2005-August 2008

Photographer/Imaging Specialist

Photographed the Prints and Drawings collection, and maintained digital archives.

Abroad Experience
January Term: Italy
Traveled through Northern Italy studying art history and learning about Italian culture
Term in Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, and India
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Lived with a Thai family for 3 months and studied Thai language
Researched eating disorders in the Chiang Mai University student population
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Studied Chinese Art and Eastern Medicine

2000
1998-1999

Professional Presentations
Joseph Brennemann Elementary School
August 2014
Co-facilitated a 2 hour professional development session on Positive Action
DePaul University Counseling Center: Helping Students Cope
February 2014
Instructed educators on ways to help students suffering from anxiety, stress, and self harming behaviors
National Art Education Association National Conference: Boston, MA
March 2005
Presented on the benefits of integrating writing and personal stories into art education

Professional Development
University of Chicago Counselor Workshop
A one day session showcasing what selective universities look for in applications
Chicago Public Schools Toolkit Workshop for K-12 Counselors
Attended sessions on social emotional learning, advising, transition planning, and skill development

March 2014
January 2014

Kettering University Awareness Program: Flint, MI

December 2013
A 2 day event for school counselors with presentations from Admissions, Financial Aid, faculty, and students