Aneika Smith Harris
Mt. Salus Dist., Stony Hill P.O., St. Andrew
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate Guidance counselor skilled in individual, group and college counseling, workshop development, and student assessment. Committed to fostering academic success and personal growth through tailored support plans and engaging workshops. Possesses a strong passion for working with children and helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting and creating the objectives of programs and groups, as well as sensitive to the socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Campion College
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for students on academic and personal issues.
- Developed and implemented workshops on study skills and time management.
- Deliver confidential one-on-one and group counseling sessions to support academic, emotional, and social development.
- Design and implement individualized support plans tailored to meet student needs.
- Facilitate workshops on mental health, emotional intelligence, and responsible decision-making.
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to develop intervention strategies for students.
- Conduct college counselling sessions geared at assisting students with local and overseas college applications.
- Teach grades 9-11.
- Prepared engaging lessons to help students develop life skills .
Student Counselor
Campion College
Kingston
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported students through academic and personal challenges via individual and group counseling.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve self-awareness, confidence, and social skills.
- Partnered with parents and educators to align student support initiatives.
- Created and facilitated engaging classroom sessions on personal development and life skills.
Customer Service Representative
The Office Gurus
20-24 Barbados Avenue, New Kingston
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed customer interactions across multiple channels, ensuring efficient problem resolution.
- Delivered high-quality customer service in alignment with company values and performance goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues.
- Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills through daily client engagement.
Student Counselor
Stony Hill Primary and Junior High School
Stony Hill District, St. Andrew
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Created interactive and engaging lesson plans geared towards educating students about life skills.
- Taught grades 1-6.
- Created and presented classroom lessons to promote academic, social/emotional, and vocational development.
- Conducted small counseling groups based on student needs and met with students individually based on needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Mico University College
1A Marescaux Rd11-2024
High School Diploma -
St. Andrew High School For Girls
Kingston06-2009
Skills
- Individual, group and college counseling
- Workshop development
- Student assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Educational planning
- Personal development
- Counselling and Therapy
- Parent collaboration
- Academic advising
- Career guidance
- Confidential services
- Student records management
- Classroom guidance
- Academic support
Extra Curricular / Volunteerism
- Youth President and Youth Director
- Counselor / Teacher, Campion Cares Outreach Programme — July 2024
- Counselor, New Testament Church of God Camp Retreat — August 2013
- Teacher, Mannings Hill Early Childhood Development Centre — January–March 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Campion College
09.2024 - Current
Student Counselor
Campion College
09.2023 - 06.2024
Customer Service Representative
The Office Gurus
07.2019 - 01.2024
Student Counselor
Stony Hill Primary and Junior High School
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Mico University College
High School Diploma -
St. Andrew High School For Girls