ARACELE GARCIA
Huffman,TX
Summary
Highly organized and professional, excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic. Over 18 years of experience in Education, ultimate goal is to deliver effective and comprehensive school counseling that inspires students to become kind individuals, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. Has the ability to navigate diverse cultures in order to understand and address students educational, social, and emotional needs effectively.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Willis High School
07.2023 - Current
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund post secondary education.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Managed 600+ caseload efficiently through meticulous record-keeping practices, ensuring timely follow-ups and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Assisted with the organization of Bilingual Parent Night, connecting parents and students to valuable graduation information and resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
Spanish Teacher
Willis High School
08.2013 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for in-person learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program
- Foreign Language Department Team Leader
- Assisted the Department Head with administrative duties
- Sponsored the Spanish National Honor Society at Willis High School
- Established control in the classroom and administered discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and their parents
- Maintained a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members
- Mentored student teachers and new teachers in the district
Counselor Intern
Willis High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and planned for small group counseling sessions
- Provided counseling to a small group of students dealing with anxiety and stress
- Collaborated in scheduling and annual planning under the direction of my mentor
- Organized and presented a parent information session on graduation requirements for Spanish speaking students and parents
- Provided assistance to Spanish-speaking parents at FAFSA Parent Night
- Planned and delivered classroom guidance activities to 9th grade students
Elementary Teacher
C.C. Hardy Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to students who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students
Education
School Counselor Certification -
Inspire Texas by Region IV
05.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Texas at Arlington
12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Southern University
12.2007
Skills
- College application support
- Mental health awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent communication
- Multicultural competence
- Academic advising
- At risk student support
- Individual and group counseling
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
High School Counselor
Willis High School
07.2023 - Current
Counselor Intern
Willis High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Spanish Teacher
Willis High School
08.2013 - 05.2023
Elementary Teacher
C.C. Hardy Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Southern University
School Counselor Certification -
Inspire Texas by Region IV
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