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SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Summary

Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Skills
  • 504 Plans
  • Conflict mediation
  • Listening actively
  • Career advising
  • Confidential services
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • School counseling
  • Time management
  • Suicide prevention
  • Mental health assessments
  • Cultural competency
  • Compassionate
  • Rational problem solving
  • Community resource intelligence
  • Behavior modification
  • ASCA National Model Principles
Experience
School Counselor | 02/2014 to 06/2020Brownsville Independent School District - Brownsville, TX
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Encouraged students in educational and career planning workshops with peers.
  • Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
  • Counseled students in career planning, job placement, and academic goals.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs).
  • Offered counseling services to 800 students.
  • Followed TEA Texas standards in creating and administering the school counseling program.
  • Counseled students to achieve 80% academic improvement.
Elementary School Teacher | 08/2004 to 02/2014Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District - Harlingen, TX
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Instructed after school language arts remedial class.
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
  • Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Client Associate | 06/1999 to 03/2002Chase Bank - Brownsville, TX
  • Devised business plan and identified target customers.
  • Assisted clients with planning for and funding retirements using mutual funds and other strategies.
  • Promoted business to increase customer base and grow revenue.
  • Consulted with customers to discuss market information and quickly resolve account issues.
  • Wrote accurate orders to manage transfers, verified transactions and maintained thorough records.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education and Training
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College - - Brownsville,TX | | M.D.Guidance And Counseling , 05/2013
University of Texas in Brownsville - - Brownsville | BBAEarly Childhood Education, 05/2004
Hobbies

I have found a new passion for running in the evenings. I am on a running team, setting a goal to run a 10K. In addition, I like to practice mindfulness through meditation and yoga.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Brownsville Independent School District
  • Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
  • Chase Bank

School Attended

  • The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
  • University of Texas in Brownsville

Job Titles Held:

  • School Counselor
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Client Associate

Degrees

  • The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College - Brownsville , TX | M.D.
    University of Texas in Brownsville - Brownsville | BBA

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