Anna Bayer
Lexington,TX
Summary
Compassionate High School Counselor known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in developing comprehensive support systems for students, crisis management, and career guidance to foster educational growth and emotional well-being. Passionate about promoting higher education and assisting in the success of all students through diversified learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Rockdale High School
Rockdale, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assist students with course selection and academic planning
- Monitor student progress and identify academic challenges
- Work with students and parents to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 accommodations for students with special needs
- Facilitate 504 annual reviews, monitor student progress and success, and modify accommodations as needed
- Address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and bullying
- Promote positive social and emotional development
- Assist students with career exploration and planning
- Provide guidance on college selection, applications and financial aid
- Connect students with post-secondary opportunities
- Assist students with college application processes
- (Apply TX, Common App)
- Provide information on college admissions requirements and financial aid options
College Consultant
Moon Prep
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Assist students and parents virtually to create and manage a realistic but comprehensive college list
- Research and organize deadlines, required essays, special programs
- Using an online essay organizer, work with students to outline upcoming essays and edit current essays
- Keep parents informed of progress and items that need to be completed
Academic Mentor
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Work with student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential
- Provide general instruction in study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking skills
- Assist student-athletes in developing time management and organizational skills
- Tailor strategies for student-athletes' individual learning styles
- Create daily progress reports using an on-line system
- Monitor progress and success throughout the semester
- Conduct daily Zoom meetings with assigned student-athlete's and weekly/monthly meetings with Scholastic Supervisors
High School Counselor
Lexington High School
Lexington, TX
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed a caseload of 9th-12th grade students
- Coordinated 504 program: worked to develop and implement interventions and accommodations
- Created master schedule and individual student schedules
- Developed and monitored 4 year plans for all students
- Assisted in college applications and FAFSA
- Monitored and update school's NCAA account
- Assisted students with completing scholarship applications
- Coordinated and Administered PSAT, SAT, ACT, TSI
- Identified endorsements and performance acknowledgements for students
- Monitored graduation requirements for each student
- Coordinated and monitored students in the dual credit program: Enrollment, Course monitoring and completion for Dual Enrollment and Online Coursework
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
School Counselor
Rockdale Elementary/Intermediate School
Rockdale, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed a caseload of 400+ students, PK-2 grade
- Managed parent/teacher conferences to address concerns
- Created a master schedule
- Assisted teachers with classroom management techniques
- Coordinated TELPAS testing
- Collaborated with assistant principals on scheduling
- Coordinated 504 program, working with parents and teachers to assess and revise plans
- Addressed social/personal development through individual and group counseling sessions
- Participated on the District and Campus Improvement Committees
School Counselor
Hutto High School
Hutto, TX
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed a caseload of 500+ students, 9 -12 grade
- Verified accuracy of credits for each student and adjusted schedules according to the State Graduation Plans
- Managed student data using Skyward
- Developed four year plans for all students
- Assisted student with TAKS remediation
- Addressed the needs of special population students
- Collaborated with teachers to provide appropriate interventions for at-risk students
- Developed Personal Graduation Plans
- Conducted 504 meetings and attended ARD meetings
- Organized and implemented pre-registration
- Assisted students in transitioning between campuses
- Organized Education Go Get It Week activities
- Managed dual credit courses
- Educated students and parents on college and financial aid information
- Offered counseling to support student needs
Math Teacher
Lexington Middle School
Lexington, TX
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Taught diverse student groups following state TEKS
- Monitored growth and progress of struggling students
- Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education
- Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans
Math And Science Teacher
Dime Box ISD
Dime Box, TX
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Aligned teaching techniques and devised personalized support strategies to help students with differing ability levels and grasp of materials
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of 504 and SPED students
- Assessed class assignments for conformance with instructions and understanding of material, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
Education
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2002
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Special Education Support
- Individual Student Counseling
- Academic advising
- Student Advocacy
- At Risk Student Support
- Student engagement
- Student Testing
Timeline
High School Counselor
Rockdale High School
08.2022 - Current
College Consultant
Moon Prep
04.2021 - 07.2022
Academic Mentor
Texas A&M University
03.2019 - 12.2020
High School Counselor
Lexington High School
08.2014 - 03.2019
School Counselor
Rockdale Elementary/Intermediate School
08.2011 - 05.2014
School Counselor
Hutto High School
08.2007 - 05.2010
Math Teacher
Lexington Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Math And Science Teacher
Dime Box ISD
08.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University
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