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Jessica Lepou

Tauranga,BOP

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Counsellor

C3 City Church
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Developed individualized counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Used Person centred, Narrative and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills to guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Student Counsellor

Mount Maunganui College
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems.
  • Empowered students through counselling and skill-building exercises.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

24/7 Youth Worker

Young Life & 24/7 Youth Work
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Completed necessary documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.


Youth Intern

Elim Christian Centre Botany
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Comforted individuals in times of need and provided listening ear.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Mentoring high school aged students.
  • Leading groups of 5-10 youth members and facilitating discussions.

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Nurture Early Learning Centre
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Education

Bachelors of Counselling -

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Tauranga
01.2024

Diploma of Christian Studies - Christian Leadership

Elim Leadership College
Auckland
11.2020

Certificate in Youth Work -

24/7 Youth Work
New Zealand
11.2019

Certificate in Social Services -

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland
06.2017

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Active listening
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Networking

Timeline

Student Counsellor

C3 City Church
04.2023 - Current

Student Counsellor

Mount Maunganui College
04.2022 - 12.2022

24/7 Youth Worker

Young Life & 24/7 Youth Work
01.2019 - 12.2020

Youth Intern

Elim Christian Centre Botany
01.2019 - 12.2020

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Nurture Early Learning Centre
10.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelors of Counselling -

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Diploma of Christian Studies - Christian Leadership

Elim Leadership College

Certificate in Youth Work -

24/7 Youth Work

Certificate in Social Services -

Manukau Institute of Technology

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