ARACELI BARRIOS
El Paso,TX
Summary
Bilingual school counseling professional with a master’s degree in School Counseling and a background supporting academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth in elementary and high school settings. Brings individual and group counseling, crisis response, suicide prevention, intervention planning, and collaboration with families, educators, and support teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER
El Paso Independent School District – DoWEA World Languages, Dual Language Kindergarten & Stanton Elementary (2nd Grade)
09.2025 - Current
- Created nurturing, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environments supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and language development.
- Provided differentiated instruction and individualized and small-group support to address diverse academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
- Identified students needing additional academic or behavioral support, implementing targeted interventions and progress monitoring to facilitate improvement.
- Administered and analyzed DRA, TPRI, TELPAS, and progress-monitoring assessments to evaluate student progress and guide instruction.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and campus personnel to effectively address student needs and enhance academic and social-emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with students and families, enhancing communication and fostering confidence, positive behavior, and overall student success.
- Promoted social skills, emotional awareness, self-regulation, cooperation, and positive peer relationships.
- August 2006–September 2012
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Canutillo Independent School District – Canutillo High School
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered crisis intervention and mental health support, including responding to suicidal ideation through established district safety protocols, appropriate referrals, and collaboration with families and mental health professionals.
- Provided individual and small-group counseling addressing students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and personal needs.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to enhance social skills, strengthen peer relationships, resolve conflicts, build self-esteem, regulate emotions, and develop coping strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to identify student needs, coordinate interventions, and promote student well-being.
- Participated in ARD and Section 504 meetings and supported students with disabilities, military-connected families, and students experiencing educational transitions.
- Reviewed academic records, assessment results, and graduation requirements to guide students in effective planning and achievement of educational goals.
- Coordinated college, career, military, and community resource programs, including parent presentations and standardized testing activities, to support student transitions and opportunities.
- Served as SAT/ACT School Day Coordinator and Test Center Supervisor; coordinated testing personnel and campus graduation activities.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
El Paso Independent School District – Burges, Chapin & Bowie High Schools
09.2012 - 07.2024
- Delivered crisis intervention and mental health support, including responding to suicidal ideation through established district safety protocols, appropriate referrals, and collaboration with families and mental health professionals.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to enhance social skills, strengthen peer relationships, resolve conflicts, and improve self-esteem and emotional regulation.
- Provided individual and small-group counseling addressing students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and personal needs.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to identify student needs and implement coordinated interventions that support student well-being.
- Participated in ARD and Section 504 meetings and supported students with disabilities, military-connected families, and students experiencing educational transitions.
- Reviewed academic records, assessment results, and graduation requirements to guide student planning and achievement.
- Coordinated college, career, military, and community resource programs, parent presentations, and standardized testing activities to ensure comprehensive support for student success.
- Served as SAT/ACT School Day Coordinator and Test Center Supervisor; coordinated testing personnel and campus graduation activities.
Education
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX01-2012
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary School Studies
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX01-2006
Associate of Arts Degree -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX01-2003
Skills
- Dual language instruction
- Bilingual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- TELPAS assessment
- DRA administration
- Instructional technology
- Interactive learning tools
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, TEAMS
Certification
- Texas School Counselor Certification (EC–12) Valid: April 2024 – March 2030
- Bilingual Generalist Certification – Spanish, Grades EC–4 (2012–Present)
- Mental Health First Aid Training – EMERGENCE
- Knowledge of ASCA National Model and Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
- Knowledge of child development, individual and group counseling, learning theories, and mental health support
- Knowledge of Section 504, ARD processes, and community referral resources
Timeline
ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER
El Paso Independent School District – DoWEA World Languages, Dual Language Kindergarten & Stanton Elementary (2nd Grade)
09.2025 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Canutillo Independent School District – Canutillo High School
07.2024 - 06.2025
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
El Paso Independent School District – Burges, Chapin & Bowie High Schools
09.2012 - 07.2024
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary School Studies
University of Texas at El Paso
Associate of Arts Degree -
El Paso Community College