To obtain a position of a guidance counselor where I can use my skills and knowledge to guide students in life and career choices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Godley Independent School District
07.2014 - 06.2023
Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
High School Counselor
Rio Vista Independent School District
07.2012 - 06.2014
Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
Teacher
Rio Vista Independent School District
07.2007 - 06.2012
Develop and implement individualized education program for each special education student
Identify and implement goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities
Model, train, and consult teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of every student are met
Develop and implement daily lesson plans for 6th grade math classes, administer tests and evaluations, and analyze student performance.
Teacher’s Aide
Rio Vista Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Assist teacher with classroom instruction and motivation/achievement related activities for the special education students.
Substitute Court Coordinator
Tarrant County
11.1999 - 07.2007
Manage, direct, supervise, coordinate and plan the operations of all courts of record
Assist the judiciary in certain decision-making except in those decisions required to be made by the judge.
Legal Office Administrator
Law Office Barry J. Alford
05.1998 - 08.1999
Case management and scheduling
Client accounting and billing management
Advertising
Direct correspondence with District and County Courts, including preparation of legal documents
Bail bond arrangements and location absconded clients
Notarized legal documents.
Administrative Court Clerk
Tarrant County
12.1997 - 05.1998
Recorded and processed judicial orders at court hearings
Prepared arrest warrants, motions and judgments
Filed legal instruments and determined appropriate actions to be taken
Continual working knowledge of legislative statutes and agency policies to ensure proper flow of court orders
Verified proceedings of other court personnel
Managed fine administration based on each court’s policy
Processed civil suits which resulted form the forfeiture of bail bonds.
Administrative Court Clerk
Tarrant County
02.1992 - 01.1997
Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
Education
M. Ed. in School Counseling -
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, Texas
Teacher Certification -
ITeach Texas
Denton, Texas
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology And Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
Pilates Instructor Training -
Club Pilates
Fort Worth, TX
05.2025
Skills
Public Policy
Court Processes
Policy Analysis
Court Procedures
Office Management
Legal Terminology
Case File Preparation
Records Management
File Management
Docket Management
Data Entry
Customer Service
Timeline
High School Counselor
Godley Independent School District
07.2014 - 06.2023
High School Counselor
Rio Vista Independent School District
07.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher
Rio Vista Independent School District
07.2007 - 06.2012
Teacher’s Aide
Rio Vista Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Substitute Court Coordinator
Tarrant County
11.1999 - 07.2007
Legal Office Administrator
Law Office Barry J. Alford
05.1998 - 08.1999
Administrative Court Clerk
Tarrant County
12.1997 - 05.1998
Administrative Court Clerk
Tarrant County
02.1992 - 01.1997
M. Ed. in School Counseling -
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Teacher Certification -
ITeach Texas
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology And Criminal Justice