Ashley Gawron
Denton
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through individual, group, and play-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in facilitating therapeutic groups, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges, and using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions. Currently completing specialized coursework in play therapy, with practical experience creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster emotional expression, resilience, and personal growth. Collaborative and ethical practitioner committed to building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families to support lasting change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Served as team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08.2012
Skills
- Individual and group counseling and crisis intervention
- Adolescent counseling
- Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Multicultural Competence
- Strong communication and collaboration with clients and families
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Professional School Counselor Certification – In Progress (Expected [December, 2026])
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), Texas – Pending upon graduation and completion of licensing requirements
- Texas Educator Certificate, Core Subjects Grade EC-6
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades EC-6
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2017 - 05.2024
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
University of North Texas
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