RE: Application for Guidance Counsellor Position

Dear Sir/Madam
This letter serves to apply for any available position within your institution as a Guidance Counsellor, whether this position be part time, full time or temporary.
Beyond my enthusiasm and dedication, I am a trained Guidance Counsellor from Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College. I am an intelligent, self-motivated and enthusiastic young lady with an eye for detail when it comes to honing the skills of youths to become upstanding citizens while contributing to the Jamaican society on a whole. Working well within a team and the ability to grasp new procedures quickly are skills that I have perfected over the years from past experiences. With my heighten interpersonal and time management skills I am sure I would be an asset to your organization.
It would be an honour and fulfilment to be considered for this position which will not only bolster my experience but also gives me an opportunity to be impactful in an area that serves people. Attached is a copy of my resume for your perusal and can be contacted at the email or phone number displayed above.

Sincerely,
Jessica Coward-Malcolm

CARRER OBJECTIVE

Looking for an employment opportunity to bring efficiency and expertise which aims to fosters the overall growth and development of adolescents and young adults in the best possible way so that they can become motivated, positive and productive persons in society.

SKILLS

 Excellent Teaching Strategies and Pedagogical skills
 Demonstrates sound work Ethics
 Excellent communication skills (children and parent oriented)
 Ability to inspire, comfort and build self-esteem
 Knowledge of Developmental Theory and Corresponding Practice of Education
 Stress and time management skills
 Computer literate and able to use word processing softwares/equipments

EXPERIENCE

Presiding Examiner (GSAT Special Needs and Grade Four Literacy & Numeracy Exam)
Ministry of Education Youth and Information (Region 4) 2013-2016

 Keep all examination materials secure
 Administer each examination per the rules and guidelines specific to that examination
 Ensure that the invigilators are aware of the guidelines and procedures governing each examination.

Scrutineer
Electoral Office of Jamaica, Darliston, Westmorland 2007-2016

 Verified and processed documents related to enumeration (part-time)

Assistant School Counsellor (Teaching Practice Programme)
Catherine Hall Infant and Primary School Sept. 2015-Dec2015

 Planned and executed activities to aid in Student’s development and Parent Workshops
 Formulated and executed teaching lessons and offered general counselling to students

Assistant Counsellor
National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Feb-2015-Mar 2015

 Directed clients to appropriate level of service/counselling needed
 Presented facts and data to sensitize the public about the danger of drug use
 Completed 56 hours of training in the Juvenile Drug Treatment Training Programme

VOLUTEER EXPERIENCE
 Receptionist at the Bethel Town Police Station (40 hrs of volunteer service)
 Counselling Officer at Refuge Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Old Harbour Bay)

AWARDS/POSITION
 Deputy class leader (2012-2016)
 Special Recognition of Excellence Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College, 2015)

EDUCATION

Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College Bachelors of Education Degree in Guidance and Counselling (Upper Second Class Honours) 2012-2016
Pre-University 2009-2012
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE):
Communication Studies 1
Law 1/2
Sociology. 1/2

Caribbean Examination Council (CXC):
Mathematics. 3
English A 2
Social Studies. 2
Human and Social Biology. 1
Chemistry. 3

Donald Quarrie High School 1989-1993

REFERNCES WILL BE FURMISHED UPPON REQUEST

REFERENCES

Jean Thompson
Bethel Town P.O. Westmoreland
Education Officer (Region 4), J.P
(876)-8231129

Ms. Johnson
Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College
Box 40, Granville P.O St. James (876)-9524000/4428533