Leslie Reynolds
Pearland,TX
Summary
Gifted School Counselor with 8 years of expertise providing group and individual counseling to promote success among students. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High School Counselor
Alvin ISD
Alvin, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Senior 504/RTI/At-Risk coordinator; ensure state compliance.
- Provided academic counseling for prospective high school students; forged 4 year graduation plans, per HB5.
- Awarded a district grant two years in a row for a summer camp called GEMS (Girls in Engineering Math and Science).
- Provided SEL lessons using Character Strong.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Charged with constructing the master course schedule.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents, in regards to their students success.
- Proctor the TSI test to 8th graders.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher/Coach
Alvin ISD
Alvin, TX
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Deployed multiple student data sources, regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction and continuously improved student learning.
- Supported, challenged and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plans.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Coached girls volleyball, basketball and track.
- Developed and maintained the girls athletic fund raisers.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR12.1998
Skills
- Advanced user of Eduphoria, Skyward, Esped and Google docs
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Peer Counseling
- Class Schedule Preparation
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Educational Support
- Crisis Situations
- Truancy Counseling
- Student Records Maintenance
- Mental Health Referrals
- Behavior Counseling
Affiliations
Texas School Counseling Association
Certification
Counselor EC-12
FEMA Certified in Crisis Counseling
Timeline
Junior High School Counselor
Alvin ISD
08.2014 - Current
5th Grade Math Teacher
Pearland ISD
08.2007 - 06.2014
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher/Coach
Alvin ISD
08.2001 - 06.2007
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Arkansas At Monticello
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