AMANDA BLAKE
El Paso,TX
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 10 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AT RISK HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Canutillo Independent School District
2018.01 - Current
- Implementing TEA mandates within school counselor curriculum.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
Career & Technical Education Counselor
Canutillo Independent School District
2013.01 - 2018.01
- Plan, organize and assist schools in the implementation and delivery of CTE programs, Career Fair, Tours
- In charge of PEIMS for CTE submissions and CTE contact hour verification process
- Understanding of Perkins grant and respective programs/ Coding CTE licensure's on TEAMS
CTE Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Clint Independent School District
2007.01 - 2013.01
- Taught content and skills in Family Consumer Science courses
- Utilized TEA Curriculum and TEKS
- Created lesson plans and supplementary materials in relevant courses
- Maintained budgetary guidelines for courses
- Evaluated academic and social growth of students.
Education
Master of Education- Counseling -
Sul Ross State University
12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences- Family and Child Science -
New Mexico State University
12.2006
Skills
- Individual Counseling/Academic Support and Advising
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Awareness- Grief, Trauma
- Computer Skills in WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Additional Duties
- ACT Coordinator
- SAT Coordinator
- Ivy League/Undergrads College Tour Counselor/Co-Sponsor
- Campus Improvement Committee Member
Timeline
AT RISK HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Canutillo Independent School District
2018.01 - Current
Career & Technical Education Counselor
Canutillo Independent School District
2013.01 - 2018.01
CTE Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Clint Independent School District
2007.01 - 2013.01
Master of Education- Counseling -
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences- Family and Child Science -
New Mexico State University
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