School Counselor Resume Example UISD John B. Alexander High School

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Professional Summary

Offering 13 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics, and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success for 21 years by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices, and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program. Highly effective and comfortable with individuals at all levels within the district and community to hold great communication, leadership, and presentation skills. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling to students. Sensitive to confidentiality, and socioeconomic/cultural difference of students.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Counseling
Student Records Management
Responsible And Goal Oriented
Team Collaboration And Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Student Testing
Career Fairs
Individual And Family Support
Customer Service
Mediation
Technologies Integration And Adaptation

Professional Referral Community Network
Individualized Education Programs
Diverse groups Presentations
At Risk Student Support
College Planning
Parent Communication
Student Progress Reporting
Student Counseling
Career Planning
Special Education Academic Planning
Solutions-Focused

Work History

School Counselor02/2011 to Current
UISD-John B. Alexander High School – Laredo, TX

Counselor for regular school (2011-2015) Graduated the class of 2015
Counselor for Health & Science Magnet School, Graduated the class of 2016, 2017, 2018
Currently on track to graduate the Class of 2021
Partnered with school administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
Collaborated with educators, school administrators, and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs)
Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals
Coached high school students and facilitated transition into community college or university settings
Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students
Assisted at-risk children and families using various techniques and guidance to reduce undesirable behavior
Followed state and federal standards in creating and administering the school counseling program
Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with national standards
Provided individual counseling to address concerns and devise targeted solutions
Mentored underclassmen in course selection, college applications and future planning

School Counselor11/2007 to 02/2011
UISD-United South High School – Laredo, TX

*Graduated the Class of 2009

*Projected to Graduate the Class of 2011

Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation
Monitored and maintained the updates for the school counselor tab online
Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas

Reading/Dyslexia Teacher12/1999 to 11/2007
UISD-United High School – Laredo, TX

Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Instructed students in academic areas and reading groups
Worked with students with dyslexia to understand needs and provided services
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Multiple Intelligence Planning
Dyslexia Scottish Rite Program
Woodcock-Johnson III, TONI 3, Jerry L. Johns Testing Tools

Education

Principal Certification: Integrated Leadership Principal Prep Program12/2011Region One Education Service Center - Edinburg, TX

Master of Science: School Counseling12/2005Texas A&M International University- Laredo, TX

Graduated with 3.917 GPA
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
School Counselor (EC-12) Certificate

Bachelor of Arts: Double Majors: Reading And Sociology12/1999Texas A&M International University- Laredo, TX

Graduated with 3.5556 GPA
Rank 12 of 134
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Dean's List
Secondary Reading (6-12) Certificate

Associate of Arts12/1997Laredo Community College- Laredo, TX

Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

High School Diploma05/1995J. W. Nixon High School- Laredo, TX

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Continuing Education

*Animal Assisted Therapy Distance Learning Certificate 10 Week Course in August 2020 (TBA) with Harcum College in PA

*Texas School For The Deaf Communications Skills Workshop in Austin, TX July5-9 (TBA)

*Beyond Breath Online-An Introduction to the Happiness Program in Florida on June 22 at 6:30 PM

*All District Mandated Workshops such as Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, Special Education, Mental Health Awareness Topics, GPA Calculations, Etc.

*Jay Shetty Genius Group Life Coaching-1 Year Online Program Started in February 2020

--Workshop Topics Covered Thus Far

--5 Intentions for a Purpose-Filled Year, Perspective and Empathy, Mindful Meditations, Creating Relationships with Love, Trust, and Loyalty, Reflecting on Self Growth, Tools to Conquer Fear and Procrastination, 5 Money Principles, 7 Principles of Mastery, Optimistic Thursdays, Fitness Filled Fridays, Spiritual Sundays, Dealing with Uncertainty (We Are All In This Together), Life Alignment, Live Breathwork, People and Your Inner Power

*American Sign Language Certificate for Fall 2014 (Beginner) And Spring 2015 (Advanced) with Laredo Independent School District At Daiches Elementary

*American Sign Language Summer Program with Deaf Mentor Sandra Martinez at the Laredo Public Library Summer 2010

*Laredo Community College Continuing Education Beginner's Sign Language in September 6, 2007

*Laredo Community College Continuing Education Intermediate Sign Language in December 4, 2007

*Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children Workshop in Dallas, TX Summer 2000

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

UISD-John B. Alexander High School
UISD-United South High School
UISD-United High School

School Attended

Region One Education Service Center
Texas A&M International University
Laredo Community College
J. W. Nixon High School

Job Titles Held:

School Counselor
Reading/Dyslexia Teacher

Degrees

Principal Certification : Integrated Leadership Principal Prep Program 12/2011
Master of Science : School Counseling 12/2005
Bachelor of Arts : Double Majors: Reading And Sociology 12/1999
Associate of Arts 12/1997
High School Diploma 05/1995

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