Joseph Barnette
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Vanderbilt Grad | School Counselor | HS Strategy Expert
Studied at Vanderbilt University
Works at Georgia State University
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Joseph’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
250+ people coached for College
I have earned a master's degree in school counseling (secondary track) which led to my school counseling certification. As a high school counselor, my primary role was to assist students in preparing for college and career. I helped students through all steps of the college process, including selecting a major, selecting schools to apply to, planning high school couses, planning extracurricular activities, writing recommendation letters, assisting with standardized test prep, and helping fill out college applications/financial aid applications. I worked at two very different high schools during my master's program. The first school I worked at was a top 10 public school in the county, and I assisted many students plan their high school experience to be competitive for ivy league colleges. The second school I worked at was a Title 1 school, where I was helping most students learn what the college application process was like, with the goal of admission and scholarships to at least one college. Additionally, my personal experience as a first generation student who earned a full ride scholarship to Vanderbilt taught me a lot about the college admission process.
Joseph can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
About Joseph
I have always highly valued education and learning. I studied hard in high school, which led to earning a scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University. As a first generation college student, I was not aware of the goals I should be working towards in college. I didn't choose the best major for my career goals, and I didn't do any internships or meaningful extracurricular activities. When I graduated from college during COVID-19, I wasn't able to find a job I was happy with. The frustration I felt led me to wonder what makes some college students successful in college, while others fall behind. The answer I landed on was access to information. So, I went to graduate school, earned my school counseling certification, and started working at career centers. Through my job, I am able to provide high school students, college students, and alumni with career knowledge that I wish I had when I was in their position. I love the work I do, and I believe that providing access to information is a leading factor in social mobility.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I want to help people get to a better standing in life. I believe a good conversation with a career counselor can change the trajectory of someone's life, by providing them access to quality job opportunities. I aim to increase social mobility for high school students, college students, and early career professionals who are navigating a tumultuous post-covid workforce.
Work Experience
Job Location Development Coordinator
Georgia State University
June 2024 - Present
• Develop and manage the employer recruitment process for off-campus jobs and non-degree positions, including conducting recruitment events such as job fairs and on-campus employer tabling. • Establish and maintain professional relationships with recruiters to connect GSU students with part-time and full-time work opportunities, while overseeing marketing, communication, and tracking activities for the JLD program. • Guide students through job search preparation, including resume writing, cover letter writing, LinkedIn reviews, networking, part-time job search, internship search, full-time job search, mock interviews, training for applicant tracking systems, etc. • Supervise 2 JLD student assistants to assist with program logistics, goals, and event execution. • Manage the program budget and compile data for continuous improvement and annual reporting to leadership and the financial aid office. • Lead strategic programs and events, including the bi-annual Part-Time Job Fair, to connect students with employers and support the program’s goals. • Serve as the Arts & Media Liaison, specifically targeting Arts & Media employers and connecting them with Arts & Media students.
School Counseling Intern
Charleston County School District
August 2023 - April 2024
Practicum Student
Charleston County School District
January 2023 - May 2023
Career Center Graduate Assistant
The Citadel
August 2022 - May 2024
• Coached undergraduate/graduate students one on one regarding career education topics so they can make proactive career decisions. • Served as a liaison between undergraduate students, prospective employers, alumni, career center staff, and other campus partners. • Approved or denied job opportunities on Handshake (career management system) based on experience required, salary range, and relevance to Citadel programs to provide students with a curated selection of job opportunities. • Created content for the career center Instagram page, the career center LinkedIn, and various job fairs to advertise events/services offered to students. • Presented career education modules such as "Internship Info Session" and "Career Development Basics" to undergraduate classes in an engaging way so that our cadets have the best career outcomes possible. • Took initiative on special projects in the career center to further our mission, such as updating first destination survey data, reaching out to exceptional cadets for competitive internship opportunities, and strengthening the Career Center's relationship with the School of Education.
Education
The Citadel
Master of Education - M.Ed., Counselor Education - Secondary School
2022 - 2024
Grade: 3.8 Activities and societies: Zucker School of Education Graduate Student Improvement Panel, South Carolina Counseling Association Conference Volunteer/Presenter Graduate Certificate: Student Affairs
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - B.A., Psychology and Child Development, Spanish Minor
2017 - 2021
Grade: 3.7 Activities and societies: QuestBridge Executive Board, Communication and Language Lab, Social Cognition Lab, McTyeire International House, Cafe con Leche Latin Dance, CASA Semester Abroad (Santiago, Chile)
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Overall Rating
5.0
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