Jennifer Marie Mani

Education

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio

Doctor of Philosophy, Currently Enrolled: Counselor Education and Supervision
CACREP accredited

Argosy University – Nashville, Tennessee August 2014

Master of Arts: Mental Health Counseling

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio May 2011

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Graduate Teaching Experience

Instructor of Record, CNS 623: Group Process and Practice Summer 2019
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning
 Master’s level 6-week class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Used instructional technology to enhance student learning of content and theory
 Promoted classroom discussion by modeling best practice, while encouraging creativity when
analyzing current literature

Instructor of Record, CNS 706: Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Counselors Spring 2019
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning
 Master’s level 8-week class for a co-hort of school counseling students
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Diversified pedagogical approaches in order to enhance student learning and show real life
examples
 Fostered a connection of lifelong learning by connecting course materials to specific school
counseling examples, and historical and current implications

Instructor of Record, CNS 529: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Spring 2019
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning
 Master’s level class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Delivered class material in an engaging and collaborative way that worked to develop the
student’s identity as a counselor
 Integrated students own professional experience into class discussion, in order to help students
develop practical application connections

Co-Teacher, CNS 706: Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Counselors Fall 2018
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning
 Master’s level class
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 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards

 Utilized technology in order to create better student learning outcomes
 Assisted students in developing a clear understanding of the diagnosing process

Co-Teacher, CES 67892: Clinical Internship II Spring 2017

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
 Master’s level class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Assisted students in conducting reflecting teams based on their clinical experiences
 Provided presentations on self-care and burn-out

Co-Teacher, CES 6/78128: Clinical Assessment Fall 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
 Master’s and Doctoral level class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Led students in discussions of selected assessment instruments concentrated around theoretical
and applied knowledge
 Read, responded to, and graded submitted MMPI-II assessments
 Helped increase students’ ability to complete appropriate psychological report writing

Co-Teacher, EVAL 6511: Research in Educational Services (Hybrid) Summer 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Human Development and Family Services
 Master’s level class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Led students in critical examination discussions of assigned articles
 Read, responded to, and graded online class component

Co-Teacher, Conferences and Publications Workshop Summer 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Graduate Studies
 Master’s and Doctoral level workshop
 Provided new graduate students with advice for navigating conferences and publishing
 Helped students understand vital steps required for building a graduate students’ professional
reputation

Co-Teacher, CES 67792: Clinical Internship I Fall 2015

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
 Master’s level class
 Delivered class material in accordance with CACREP standards
 Led students in conducting reflecting teams based on their clinical experiences
 Provided reflection and critical feedback to students regarding written assignments

Undergraduate Teaching Experience

Instructor of Record, UC 20010: Career Navigation: Constructing Possibilities Fall 2017-Spring 2018
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Kent State University – Kent, Ohio

Department of University College
 Undergraduate level class
 Lead students in Career Construction Interviews
 Conducted small group processing for students to develop and reflect on their exploratory
student status
 Worked with students to help them develop professional and transferable skills

Co-Teacher, CES 20092: Field Experience I Middle Childhood Spring 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
 Undergraduate level class
 Led students in developing active listening skills and rapport skills appropriate for early
adolescent period of development
 Led students in experiential activities on critical incidents they may experience in their future
classrooms
 Conducted small group processing for students to reflect on their school placement experiences

Guest Lecturer, HDFS 24012: Child Development Spring 2015

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Department of Human Development and Family Services
 Undergraduate level class
 Spoke on Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. Including symptoms, how a diagnosis is
obtained, different types of interventions available, and local resources for children who have
been diagnosed

Clinical Experience
 Career Counseling
Kent State University – Kent, Ohio August 2017 – May 2018
 Provided exploratory students assistance in setting career goals
 Assisted exploratory students with declaring a major/minor
 Taught exploratory students career searching techniques
 Assisted exploratory students in figuring their skills, abilities, and Holland Code

 Supervision Student
Kent State University – Kent, Ohio January 2018 – May 2018
 Maintained a caseload of three supervisees
 Provided video recorded supervision sessions to my supervisor
 Learned and developed a supervision theoretical orientation
 Assisted supervisees in developing diagnosing skills and a theoretical orientation

 Advanced Practicum Student

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio August 2017 – December 2017
 Maintained a caseload of approximately seven clients a week
 Provided video recorded out-patient individual counseling
 Conducted intake interviews
 Received weekly individual and group supervision

 Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) Provider

Connections Health Wellness and Advocacy – Beachwood, Ohio November 2014-May 2014
 Provided direct and indirect services to client with severe and persistent mental illness
 Advocated for client’s wellbeing in the school system and legal system and remained
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confidentiality/HIPAA compliant
 Worked and communicated with diverse populations
 Received weekly individual supervision

 Counselor Trainee
Coleman Behavioral Health - Canton, Ohio August 2013-August 2014
 Developed therapeutic relationships using core clinical skills to help clients increase their
overall quality of life
 Worked with clients to overcome crisis situations and develop safety and follow-up plans
 Functioned as part of a multi-disciplinary team to insure the best care for each client
 Received weekly individual and group supervision

Research
 Research Assistant Fall 2017-Spring 2018
Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 Researched and gathered articles on graduate student career trends
 Assisted the Dean of Graduate Studies in developing programs for graduate students
based off the articles

 Research Assistant Spring 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 Researched and gathered original articles on suicide assessments
 Summarized articles found for presentation to professor/lead researcher

 Research Assistant Spring 2013

Argosy University - Nashville, Tennessee
 Conducted literary research to aid in the beginning steps of data collection

 Research Assistant Fall 2006-Spring 2008

Akron Children’s Hospital/Kent State University - Akron, Ohio
 Involved in three separate research teams: PTSD; pulmonary; and abscesses
 Determined when patients entered the Emergency Department if they met the criteria
for one of the three studies. If a criterion was met data were collected

Presentations

National

 Mani, J. (2016), Counseling parents of children with autism, Association for Humanistic
Counseling 2016 National Conference, Portland, Oregon

Regional

 Mani, J., Weatherford, M., & Unger, D., (2016), Promoting collaboration between school and
clinical mental health students, North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Syracuse, New York
 Weatherford, M., Mani, J., & Unger, D., (2016), Enriching your curriculum: Making your
classroom instruction accessible, North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Syracuse, New York
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 Mani, J., Unger, D., & Weatherford, M., (2016), Igniting the spark of collaboration between
school and clinical mental health students, North Central Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision, Bloomington, Minnesota
 Weatherford, M., Mani, J., & Unger, D., (2016), Innovative curriculum: Making your classroom
instruction accessible for students with disabilities, North Central Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision, Bloomington, Minnesota
 Unger, D., Mani, J., & Weatherford, M. (2016). Collaboration between school and clinical
mental health students, Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Conference, Vancouver, BC.
 Weatherford, M., Mani, J., & Unger, D. (2016). Are your materials ADA compliant? Making your
classroom instruction accessible for students with disabilities, Western Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision Conference, Vancouver, BC.

State

 Mereyle, S., & Mani, J., (2018), Ethical creation of new courses, Law and Ethics in Counseling
Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana
 Brant, J., Jencius, M., & Mani, J., (2016), The importance of the teaching philosophy in
doctoral counseling development, Ohio Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Columbus, Ohio
 McGlothlin, J., Page, B., Mani, J., & Mussalow, P., (2016), Determining appropriate empirically
based suicide assessments: Essential implications for supervisors, Ohio Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, Ohio
 Beach, R. & Mani, J., (2012), Expressive art group therapy with adolescents, American
Creative Counseling Association, Memphis, Tennessee

Local

 Mani, J., Williams, J., & Beach, R., (2013), A look at youth suicide, Tennessee Licensed
Professional Counselors Association: Seventh Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
 Williams, J., Mani, J., & Beach, R. (2013), Cyber bullying, Tennessee Licensed Professional
Counselors Association: Seventh Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
 Beach, R., Williams, J., & Mani, J., (2013), Breaking the cycle: A look at our LGBTQQI youth,
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association: Seventh Annual Conference, Nashville,
Tennessee

Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant January 2017-May 2017
Counselor Education and Supervision Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 Assisted in developing and maintaining the Counselor Education and Supervision website using
Drupal
 Assisted the doctoral program director with a variety of clinical and administrative activities

Graduate Assistant August 2015-December 2016

Counseling and Human Development Center Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 Assisted in crisis intervention for counseling practicum students who had clients with suicidal
ideation, homicidal ideation, or self-injurious behaviors
 Conducted clinical counseling intakes for walk-in clients
 Assisted the clinical director with a variety of clinical and administrative activities
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Teaching Fellowship Fall 2016 – Fall 2019

Graduate Student Orientation Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 To develop a blend of interactive and lecture style workshops for new graduate students
 Assist new graduate students in enhancing their academic, personal and professional success

Upward Bound Academic Coach Summer 2015/Summer 2016

Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
 Supported high school students to prepare for college by providing general instruction on study
skills, time management, organization, and other skills related to student success

Program Assistant-Bright House January 2014-July 2014

Quest Recovery and Prevention Services-Canton, Ohio
 Promoted sober living and developed recovery work activities
 Monitored clients’ whereabouts and documented unusual incidents in accordance with state
laws and ethics

Undergraduate Studies Work Study August 2012-August 2013

Argosy University-Nashville, Tennessee
 Collaborated with the department chair to help establish Argosy University’s first Academic
Success Center
 Assisted in registering students for classes, developing a familiarity with e-classroom, and
establishing relationships with their professors and advisors

Assistant Pre-School Teacher October 2011-July 2013

High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic Inc.–Franklin, Tennessee
 Classrooms combined typical and atypical children, with a range of diagnosis
 Promoted to Assistant Teacher within first year of employment
 Developed curricula tailored for each student to maximize their developmental and social needs

Financial Aid Work Study October 2011-August 2012

Argosy University-Nashville, Tennessee
 Assisted students in understanding the financial aid process, including FAFSA and Pell Grants
 Developed a new organizational system to allow faster access to student records

Service
Professional
 Search Committee: Student Ombudsman Fall 2016

 Fundraising Committee, Chi Sigma Iota, Kappa Sigma Upsilon Chapter 2016-2017

 Senator, Graduate Student Senate 2016-2017

 Member, Deans Advisory Council, Kent State University 2015-2018

 Member, Kent State Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force 2015-2019

 Peer Mentor for Undergraduate Students, Argosy University 2013-2014

 Graduate Studies Appraisal and Assessment Tutor, Argosy University 2013

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 Mentor, New Student Ambassador, Argosy University 2012-2014

 President, Leebrick Hall Council, Kent State University 2006-2008

 Corresponding Secretary, Leebrick Hall Council, Kent State University 2005-2006

Community
 Super Service Saturdays 2015-2017

 Campus Kitchen 2015-2016

 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Summer 2016

 Member, East Nasty Running Club, NPO 2012-2013

 Volunteer, Martha O’Bryan Center 2012-2013

 Writing pen pal with a person with a developmental disability 2012-2013

 Alternative Spring Break: Hurricane Katrina Cleanup/Rebuild- Biloxi, Spring 2005

Mississippi

Professional Development

 Member, Research Award Committee Fall 2016

 Member, North Central Association for Counselor Education and 2016-Present

Supervision

 Member, Chi Sigma Iota, Kappa Sigma Upsilon Chapter 2016-2019

 Member, Ohio Counseling Association 2016-Present

 Member, Association for Humanistic Counseling 2015-2018

 Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2015-Present

 Member, American Counseling Association 2013-Present

 Member, Association for Specialists in Group Work 2013-2014

 Member, Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors 2013-2014

Honors

 Scholarship, Association for Specialists Group Work, Student Volunteer Scholarship 2013

Special Skills
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 Language: Conversational American Sign Language, studied two years at the college
level

 Technology Drupal, CareLogic Enterprise S2/Qualifacts, Titanium, CATT, E-classroom,

skills: Vista, Blackboard, Word, Excel, Notepad, Publisher, PowerPoint, OneWord