Amanda Bean
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections.
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping students and or clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.
LPC license pending successful completion of supervised internship.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
San Antonio Youth
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Provided individual counseling services students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
School Counselor: 9th-10th Grade
St; Anthony Catholic High School
San Antonio, TX
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
School Counselor
United Indendent School District
Laredo, TX
08.1993 - 05.2014
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Adjunct Instructor Psychology Department
Texas A&M International University
:Laredo, TX
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Worked closely with [Job title] to develop and implement [Area of study] curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Teacher
United Independent School District
Laredo, TX
08.1986 - 08.1993
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.1985
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Intervention Planning
- Case Management Proficiency
- Group Facilitation Support
- Outreach Programming
- Mental Health Support
- Community Resources and Education
Certification
- Certified Secondary English Teacher, State of Texas; Lifetime Certificate
- Certified School Counselor ,All Levels, State of Texas Lifetime Certificate.
- LPC-A Pending State of Texas approval.
Timeline
Counselor
San Antonio Youth
07.2017 - 08.2019
School Counselor: 9th-10th Grade
St; Anthony Catholic High School
07.2014 - 05.2017
Adjunct Instructor Psychology Department
Texas A&M International University
05.2006 - 08.2011
School Counselor
United Indendent School District
08.1993 - 05.2014
Teacher
United Independent School District
08.1986 - 08.1993
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature
Texas Tech University