Su Jung Jin
Plano
Summary
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Family Therapy, and is a licensed school counselor with over 20 years of experience, including 14+ years in school counseling. Expertise lies in college counseling, guiding students through the admissions process, helping them identify the right college fit, prepare strong applications, and plan for future careers.
Committed to supporting students’ academic, mental health, and personal growth while providing tailored advice on career and education options. Driven by a passion for student success, the aim is to utilize this experience to help students prepare for college and beyond.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Counselor & Student Support Coordinator
Korea International School, Jeju
2020.07 - Current
- K-12 Counseling Department Lead
- K-12 Child Protection Officer
- 13+ years of experience in College Counseling and university applications of U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
- 20+ years in Social Emotional counsneling
- 100% of students accepted to colleges and universities of their choice
- Organize college recruitment
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Meet with students and parents individually and in groups for their college planning/ application process
- Organized annual college fairs, inviting representatives from numerous institutions to educate students about their programs and offerings.
- Spearheaded workshops on various topics, including financial aid applications, resume building, interview skills, and stress management techniques during college application process.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to track student outcomes post-graduation, using feedback to continuously improve college counseling services offered at school level.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Evaluated transcripts and standardized test scores to recommend appropriate course placements and accommodations for incoming students.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Implemented individualized college planning sessions to address unique needs of each student and set achievable goals for their future.
- Monitored student progress towards graduation requirements, ensuring timely completion of necessary coursework and credits.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to build rapport with children, families, colleagues, and external partners alike.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse through delivery of targeted prevention programs.
- Contributed to policy development initiatives aimed at enhancing child protection practices within organization.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies and legal representatives when necessary to address child protection concerns, ensuring best possible outcomes for children involved.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with school policies
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff members on proper procedures, protocols, and best practices in child protection work.
- Implemented early intervention programs for students identified as at-risk or exhibiting signs of potential academic challenges, preventing future issues from arising
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current trends in higher education by attending professional conferences, webinars, and workshops regularly.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Guidance Counselor
Teda International School
2012.07 - 2020.07
- College Counseling - 100% of students received acceptance of their choices
- Experienced with university applications to U.S., Canada, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Korea
- School-wide Child Protection Officer
- AP and SAT Coordinator
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with college admissions representatives for better understanding of admission criteria and networking opportunities for students.
- Provided support to families by connecting them with relevant resources and guiding them through college application process.
- Spearheaded workshops on various topics, including financial aid applications, resume building, interview skills, and stress management techniques during college application process.
- Increased student scholarship acquisition by assisting with scholarship search, application, and essay writing strategies.
- Organized college fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
- Evaluated transcripts and standardized test scores to recommend appropriate course placements and accommodations for incoming students.
- Conduct Parenting Classes for primary and middle school parents on various topics
- Teach Health classes from K-8
- Teach Sex-Education to grade 6-12 students
- Led safeguarding workshops
- Provide counseling for students, families, and staff.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques
- Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with team members and teachers to create customized educational plans for each student
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Served as liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current trends in higher education by attending professional conferences, webinars, and workshops regularly.
- Created supportive environment for students to discuss personal challenges, such as family issues or mental health concerns, that may impact their academic performance or college readiness.
Director of Marriage and Family Therapy
The National Institute of Family Counseling
2010.07 - 2012.07
- Provided counseling: marriage, individual, premarital, and family dynamics
- Implements programs that are customized for clients
- Lead seminars for parent liaisons in Fairfax County Public School
- Provide parent education seminars to many different groups
- Provided counseling on radio program for nine months
- Wrote multiple articles on counseling-related topics for newspaper
- Multiple interviews done by local Korean news on counseling
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations
Counselor at ABA for Youth With Disability
Victoria Transcultural Clinic
2011.07 - 2012.03
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy and therapeutic support for clients diagnosed with developmental disabilities
- Provided early intervention service to young clients to increase readiness skills
- Responsible for implementation of educational and behavioral programs
- Provide parenting education
- Ensured coordination of services to meet client's needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Korean Language and Culture Instructor
Samsung Electronics
2006.05 - 2008.11
- Led semi-yearly class of 80 executives of Samsung Electronics Executives and affiliates
- Educating importance of culture that must be performed with every encounter
- Teaching Korean language, writing, and speaking. Daily duties include Educating Samsung USA on culture of their Korean counterpart, Samsung Headquarters South Korea.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
Education
College Counseling Certificate -
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California11.2025
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas12.2001
Skills
- Master's Degree; Family Therapy
- Bachelor's Degree; Psychology
- Professionally licensed School Counselor
- Child Protection Officer
- Great Listener
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Coordinating Skills
- Bilingual in English and Korean
- Experience in diverse cultural environments
- Thrive on working in a challenging environment
- Experienced in various counseling theories
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- College application support
- Decision-making support
Websites
Certification
- School Counselor 05/2025
- 04/2011, Present, Crisis Intervention Specialist
Languages
Korean, English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Korean
Proficient
C2
Chinese
Elementary
A2
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
References
- Mr. Shawn Vento, svento@kis.ac
- Ms. Alissa Kordprom, akordprom@kis.ac
- Mr. Scott Pare, spare@tedaglobal.org, 86-185265-0561
- Mr. Joseph Azmeh, jazmeh@tibachina.org, 86-185-1688-2045
Timeline
College Counselor & Student Support Coordinator
Korea International School, Jeju
2020.07 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Teda International School
2012.07 - 2020.07
Counselor at ABA for Youth With Disability
Victoria Transcultural Clinic
2011.07 - 2012.03
Director of Marriage and Family Therapy
The National Institute of Family Counseling
2010.07 - 2012.07
Korean Language and Culture Instructor
Samsung Electronics
2006.05 - 2008.11
College Counseling Certificate -
University of California, San Diego
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Woman's University
- School Counselor 05/2025
- 04/2011, Present, Crisis Intervention Specialist
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