Jennifer Smolinski

252 Green Ave.

Belchertown, MA 01007

(978) 270-0396

Education Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs May 2014

Salem State University

Master of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services 2009

Salem State College

Juris Doctor 2002

Massachusetts School of Law

Admitted to MA Bar

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1997

University of Connecticut

Related

Experience

Disabilities Services, Intern

UMASS Amherst Fall 2013

Facilitated communication and collaboration between Disabilities Services and the

Department of Communication Disorders to provide disability services to those served by

the communication department.

Developed and created strategies to promote disability awareness across the campus

community.

Identified a wide range of disabilities and available including interpreting, captioning,

adaptive technology, document conversion and the use of case managers and learning

specialists.

Gained familiarity with various assistive technology including closed captioning and

Smart pens.

Office of Student Conduct and Mediation, Intern

Salem State University

Summer 2013

Communicated and collaborated with institutional departments regarding student conduct

and mediation. Co-coordinated prevention programs with other institutional departments.

Developed creative and/or alternative sanctions and promoted communication between

our office and the Department of Residential Life.

Identified areas of collaboration between departments to affect the greater student

population and comprehend the student conduct process.

Researched student conduct and behavior related to Title IX violations.

Conducted student conduct and mediation cases using skills and student development

theory learned from assessments, observation and coursework.

Developed learning outcomes and assessment plan.

Created satisfaction assessment surveys for use after training programs and speaking

engagements.

Reviewed incident reporting structures and the flow of information as it relates to student

behavior and emergencies.

Trained newly selected Student Conduct Board members.

Used technology based systems such as Conduct Coordinator.

Academic Workshop Facilitator First Year Experience Office

Salem State University Fall 2012

Conducted writing workshops and interacted effectively with first year students to impart

the skills necessary to prepare for and adjust to college writing.

Adjunct Professor

Legal Research and Writing

Massachusetts School of Law 2005-2006

Taught diverse individuals and small groups of students to perform legal research and to

write legal memoranda and briefs.

Facilitated students’ development of critical writing skills and analyzed persuasive

written arguments.

Assisted students in developing the skills necessary to prepare and present oral arguments

for their position and to anticipate, and respond to, the opposition’s arguments.

Critiqued and edited legal memoranda for grammar, continuity of ideas and clear

expression.

Additional

Experience

School Adjustment Counselor Intern 2008-2009

Cashman Elementary School, Amesbury, MA

Counseled diverse individual students in grades K-4 in developing appropriate social

skills and classroom behavior and facilitated adjustment from home environment into a

school environment.

Developed and implemented programs for diverse individuals and small groups

examining issues of anger management, bereavement, depression, anxiety and self-

esteem.

Assessed emotional and academic needs of individual students and provided hands-on

support within the classroom.

Built reciprocal relationships with teachers to gain insight and provide feedback relative

to the student’s progress.

Advised and conferred with parents, teachers and outside therapists regarding student’s

development and adjustment.

Taught guidance classes to grades K-4 on diversity, respect, bullying and emotions.

Advocated for students with the Department of Social Services and filed 51A reports as

necessary.

School Adjustment/Guidance Counselor Intern 2007

Amesbury Academy, Amesbury, MA

Counseled diverse, at-risk students in grades 7-12 and explored how their exposure to

outside dynamics such as alcohol, drugs and violence, and familial relationships effect

their development and the learning process.

Developed and implemented programs for diverse individuals and small groups

examining issues of anger management, bereavement, depression, anxiety and self-

esteem.

Facilitated 7th

-8th

grade anger management group.

Supervised and facilitated group and school activities that foster a desire to learn and

apply real life practical skills to the learning process.

Attorney 2004-present

Law Office of Jennifer A. Smolinski

Advocate on behalf of clients.

Create, interpret, negotiate, review and revise legal documents.

Extensive communication and negotiation with attorneys, clients, and the community.

Explain and discuss legal documents with clients.

Research pertinent laws and case studies.

Create and develop Articles of Organization, Operating Agreements, Corporate By-Laws

and business plans for new and existing businesses.

Draft living wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies for diverse populations.

Train and supervise firm employees.