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Angela Noska MA. MEd.

Plano,Texas

Summary

Personable, proactive and resourceful professional with twenty four years experience building a cohesive learning environment in a diverse professional settings. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality of critical thinking and care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counselor

Naaman Forest High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
  • Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counseling practices.
  • Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently through meticulous record-keeping practices, ensuring timely follow-ups and appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Conducted regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment and provide ongoing guidance toward success milestones.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential; seeking course completion and beyond.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources; RISE Program, Edgenuity, in person classes, determining graduation plans.

Middle School Counselor

Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • Established social emotionally developmental-appropriate support groups and activities for middle school aged students.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of all other duties assigned to School Counselor department.
  • Worked collectively with one hundred education professionals on campus to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students with use of campus electronic referral system.
  • Encouraged, advise students in educational and career planning for high school and post secondary opportunities for thirteen-fourteen hundred student body.
  • Experienced in secondary master schedule creation, implementation and created student individual schedules.
  • Organized and implemented plan for course selection for Middle School and High School Career Plans for campus
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions based on campus/student needs assessment.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, registration and career planning.
  • Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.

Elementary School Counselor

Williams Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Conducted staff training and development regarding school counseling concerns. 
  • Selected and compiled relevant data and resources for Campus Leadership Team focused on Problem Solution campus planning. 
  • Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues.
  • Completed documentation for all 504/SST/RTI student needs.
  • Selected and recommended new instructional materials and programs for use in the counseling program.
  • Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills of staff and families.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with other community stakeholders.
  • Established positive relationships with staff, families and students to ensure open communication and student support.

High School Counselor

International Leadership of Texas
08.2015 - 12.2015

  • Strengthened growing counseling department by providing guidance and grief counseling for students.
  • Accountable for graduating first senior class for district.
  • Created roles and responsibilities for counseling department staff.
  • Evaluated and provided suicide assessment support for students on campus.
  • Recommended and streamlined private and public school board policies.

Elementary Principal

Wakefield Elementary
06.2013 - 07.2015

  • Spearheaded second and third year campus wide Response to Intervention, resulting in an increase in identification of individual student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Created new campus wide discipline policy, parent training, and implemented Positive Behavioral Instructional Support.
  • Instructional leader of forty-two professionals.
  • Developed and directed Targeted Improvement Plan launch, identifying intentional areas of grow and planning for campus.
  • Accountable for student success, educator success, and parent support through training and collaboration
  • Strengthened campus by leading a myriad of campus systems as only administrator on campus
  • Mentored new educators to campus and profession
  • Enhanced quality of education for students on campus; utilizing campus data and ensuring high expectations for all students

Elementary Assistant Principal

Hillside Academy for Excellence
06.2007 - 07.2013

  • Analyzed, assessed, and kept thorough records of student performance including testing data, failure reports, grade recording, and discipline
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by planning and facilitating parent-teacher conferences
  • Collaborated with staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Coordinated staff development and preparation of materials for employees
  • Evaluated and implemented plan to address over identification of African American male office referrals through restructure of Campus Wide Discipline Management
  • Serve as campus parent liaison
  • Directly support campus principal in all campus wide organizational activities and implementing campus vision
  • Evaluated teacher performance using Professional Development Appraisal System
  • Identified campus deficiencies and strengths as a chairperson on the Campus Improvement Team
  • Supervised and provided guidance in decision making as Campus Testing Coordinator
  • Successfully updated and implemented security procedures and policies for campus wide safety

Summer School Principal

Davis Elementary
03.2012 - 06.2012
  • Developed class groupings based on differentiated learning needs identified by deficiency in objectives for each individual student in the core areas of Math and Reading
  • Created and implemented campus mater schedule for computer lab, duties, lunch, and instruction
  • Observed and assessed teacher performance
  • Served as campus parent liaison
  • Interviewed, recruited, and provided staff development for summer school teachers
  • Liaised with transportation department to coordinate student transportation

Summer School Principal

Shugart Elementary
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Developed class groupings based on core area of deficiency in Math and Reading
  • Provided guidance in decision making as Campus Testing Coordinator
  • Created and implemented campus mater schedule for computer lab, duties, lunch, and instruction
  • Observed and assessed teacher performance
  • Served as campus parent liaison
  • Interviewed, recruited, and provided staff development for summer school teachers
  • Liaised with transportation department to coordinate student transportation

Adjunct Professor

Richland College
07.2006 - 11.2008
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in undergraduate coursework: Schools and Community and Early Childhood Development
  • Organized course outline for semester and prepared syllabus
  • Trained students completing coursework in Associate of Arts and Science Elementary Education program
  • Provided learning experiences rich and meaningful in field of study
  • Administrator of Blackboard online learning system

CAMP G.I.S.D. Principal

Hillside Academy for Excellence
04.2008 - 06.2008
  • Provided campus wide supervision for student discipline
  • Served as campus parent liaison
  • Observe teacher performance and provide supplies for classroom instruction

Summer School ESL Teacher/Administrator

Cooper Elementary
04.2007 - 06.2007
  • Interviewed, recruited, and provided staff development for summer school teachers
  • Developed class groupings based on core area of deficiency in Math and Reading
  • Liaised with principal in creating campus master schedule
  • Liaised with principal in implementing campus wide discipline procedures
  • Served as campus parent liaison.

Elementary School Counselor

Abbett Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2007

  • Provided guidance in decision making as Campus Testing Coordinator and 504 Coordinator
  • Completed Master of Arts in School Counseling
  • Taught third graders in after school Extended Day Program
  • Launched Guidance and Counseling Program for all Kindergarten - Fifth Grade students
  • Organized and implemented College Awareness activities for campus
  • Created and monitored campus wide activities for Red Ribbon Week
  • Facilitated a weekly discussion group with students regarding character development
  • Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills
  • Assessed and provided Counseling as a Related Service each week for all Behavior Adjustment students on caseload
  • Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavioral adjustment students
  • Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers and community service agencies

ESL Teacher / Third-Fifth

Davis Elementary
07.2005 - 07.2006

  • Provided training and leadership as TELPAS Campus Testing Coordinator
  • Achieved 100% student passing rate in Reading and Math on TAKS
  • Assisted principal in recruiting new teachers at Job Fair
  • Served as Extended Day reading teacher
  • Director of Parental Involvement Committee
  • Establish campus wide electronic communication system with parents
  • Created and implemented after school cultural awareness enrichment program Rhythm Nation

Summer School ESL Teacher/Administrator

Ethridge Elementary
05.2006 - 06.2006
  • Interviewed, recruited, and provided staff development for summer school teachers
  • Developed class groupings based on core area of deficiency in Math and Reading
  • Liaised with principal in creating campus master schedule
  • Provided English Second Language instruction

Summer School Counselor

Bullock Elementary
05.2005 - 06.2005
  • Provided guidance in decision making as Campus Testing Coordinator
  • Developed class groupings based on core area of deficiency in Math and Reading
  • Interviewed, recruited, and provided staff development for summer school teachers
  • Liaised with principal in creating campus master schedule
  • Launched Guidance Counseling Program

ESL Pre-Kindergarten Team Leader

Cooper Elementary
07.2003 - 06.2005
  • Launched new Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • Served as Pre-Kindergarten Team Leader
  • Selected and purchased instructional materials for Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • Assigned to mentor and support new alternatively certified teacher on campus
  • Managed and monitored after school Extended Day Program
  • Organized and submitted supplemental pay for Extended Day program with guidance from Special Programs Department
  • Successfully completed Master of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • Successfully completed Principal Internship

ESL Kindergarten Teacher

John J. Pershing Elementary
07.2002 - 04.2003
  • Completed requirements for State Board of Education Certification for English as a Second Language Certification.
  • Completed Spanish I Continuing Education Coursework
  • Completed and implemented Autism Training skills effectively in classroom
  • Planned and provided daily instruction in culturally diverse classroom

Third Grade/ Kindergarten Teacher

Meadows Elementary
07.2000 - 04.2002
  • Chairperson of Sunshine Committee; organized campus activities that instantiated positive teacher morale
  • Provided guidance as Science Fair Chairperson for campus
  • Promoted language development skills through identification of individual student developmental level in reading foundations
  • Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Assisted 4-6 students per station during small group learning periods.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Amberton University
Garland
2007

Master of Education - Organizational Administration

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX.
2005

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies and Early Childhood Development

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX.
2000

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Richland College
Dallas, TX.
1998

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Master Schedule Experience
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Employee training and development
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Solutions-focused
  • Academic advisement

Accomplishments

Campus School Counseling Planning

  • Intentional strategic campus planning ensured data driven School Counseling Support
  • Implemented of campus systems including: Campus Wide Post Secondary Preparedness , Positive Behavior Support Individual and Group Counseling Support, Response to Intervention, Targeted Improvement Campus Planning
  • Recruited and hired campus personnel for School Counselor positions; district and campus
  • Created elective course selection catalog,organized course registration of students, advised and completed current 8th graders with Career Plans, coordinated with administration to ensure Master Schedule completion
  • Arranged, scheduled and coordinated campus calendar activities in various campus leadership positions from 2007-2022
  • Initiated data driven intervention for all students

Data Preparation

  • Prepared and analyzed disaggregation of academic and behavior data for campus that targets School Counseling support initiatives on campus
  • Analyzed magnet student assessments and quarterly grades in supporting magnet student success and secondary expectations of the program
  • Identified ability leveling class groupings based on student performance data; creation of pods in Master Schedule

Human Resource

  • Trained new campus School Counselors on district and campus policies 2017-2022
  • Trained certified employees in Professional Development Appraisal System, campus level from 2007-2015
  • Trained certified employees in Professional Development Appraisal System, district level from 2009-2011

Staff Development

  • Provided monthly School Counselor Newsletter highlighting campus needs and information
  • Streamlined staff development aligned with goals of Campus Improvement Plan; ensured Social Emotional Staff campus training was delivered and monitor implementation
  • Coordinating Advisory Council Team to ensure delivery, transparency and implementation of National School Counselor Association Standards

State Board of Educator Certification





 State of TexasElementary Early Childhood (PK-6)
2000-2029

State of Texas

School Counselor Certificate (PK-12)

2007-2029

State of Texas

Principal Certificate (PK-12)

2005-2029

State of Texas

English as a Second Language (PK-6)

2002-2029

State of Texas

Classroom Teacher Self Contained (PK-6)

2000-2029

Timeline

High School Counselor

Naaman Forest High School
08.2022 - Current

Middle School Counselor

Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science
08.2017 - 08.2022

Elementary School Counselor

Williams Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2017

High School Counselor

International Leadership of Texas
08.2015 - 12.2015

Elementary Principal

Wakefield Elementary
06.2013 - 07.2015

Summer School Principal

Davis Elementary
03.2012 - 06.2012

Summer School Principal

Shugart Elementary
03.2011 - 06.2011

CAMP G.I.S.D. Principal

Hillside Academy for Excellence
04.2008 - 06.2008

Elementary Assistant Principal

Hillside Academy for Excellence
06.2007 - 07.2013

Summer School ESL Teacher/Administrator

Cooper Elementary
04.2007 - 06.2007

Adjunct Professor

Richland College
07.2006 - 11.2008

Elementary School Counselor

Abbett Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2007

Summer School ESL Teacher/Administrator

Ethridge Elementary
05.2006 - 06.2006

ESL Teacher / Third-Fifth

Davis Elementary
07.2005 - 07.2006

Summer School Counselor

Bullock Elementary
05.2005 - 06.2005

ESL Pre-Kindergarten Team Leader

Cooper Elementary
07.2003 - 06.2005

ESL Kindergarten Teacher

John J. Pershing Elementary
07.2002 - 04.2003

Third Grade/ Kindergarten Teacher

Meadows Elementary
07.2000 - 04.2002

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Amberton University

Master of Education - Organizational Administration

Dallas Baptist University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies and Early Childhood Development

Texas Woman's University

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Richland College

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