School Counselor and Special Education Counselor/Teacher with extensive expertise in creating Individual Education Plans and executing effective classroom management strategies. Proven track record in fostering collaboration and delivering crisis intervention to promote student success and well-being. Dedicated to improving educational outcomes through innovative methods and strong interpersonal skills.
Hi, I’m
Beth Highgenboten
Denton,TX
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Denton ISDDenton, Texas
Special Education Counselor
08.2018 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Attended ARD meetings on a consistent basis.
- Provided counseling evaluations and discussed results in ARD meetings.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs children through regular contact via phone calls or emails.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Provided educational and outreach programs, prevention talks and other presentations to social service agencies, businesses and general public audiences.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
Denver Public Schools, Littleton Public Schools, 27J BrightonDenver, CO
Special Education Teacher
09.2009 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Evaluated the Functional Behavioral Assessment Behavior Support Plan and administered the Woodcock Johnson III.
- Completed and Lead all IEP meetings.
- Worked with Down Syndrome and Autistic students.
- Created a learning environment which provided success of basic skills while encouraging interest and evaluation through challenging activities.
- Maintained effective classroom management through mutual respect and immediate communication.
- Established the Effective use of Colorado Curriculum Standards and Best Practices in each classroom.
- Provided all students with CSAP preparation.
- Used the Power of Networks & appropriate technology for all areas of curriculum.
- A member of the collaboration team.
- Planned, organized and executed all responsibilities.
The Devereux School
Mental Health Counselor
08.2008 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Company Overview: Helping High School students who have chosen to drop out of the traditional school setting.
- Provided services to High School students with detailed Individual Education Plans, severe emotional issues as well as developmental, educational, and cognitive disabilities.
- Extremely high use of interpersonal skills, collaboration and negation.
- Trained in 'Highly Effective Take down Procedures which follow Best Practices'-Due to students choosing to 'run' from the facility.
- Provided intensive residential and day treatment services to both males and females ages 8 to 21.
- Worked with children who were there due to aggressive behaviors, running away, self injuries behaviors, suicidal ideation, substance abuse problems, thought disorders, or sexually inappropriate behaviors.
- Worked extensively with those with criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis and have mental health needs.
- Built rapport with the most challenging of students and family members.
- Provided Special Education Services while students were in the program.
- Helping High School students who have chosen to drop out of the traditional school setting.
Garland ISDGarland, TX
Crisis Counselor
08.2002 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Worked with students, parent and staff at all Garland ISD school (travelled).
- Held Groups on a weekly basis.
- Worked extensively with the Texas Education Agency School Health Standards.
- Strengthened the education process of students who were experiencing drop out issues, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, problems at home, and exhibiting crisis behaviors of concerns.
- Provided classroom guidance, group presentations and the counseling students.
- Discussed and distributed information about Post Secondary Educational Opportunities. Provided 24/7 Intervention.
- Provided support groups.
- Implemented individual counseling to all family members.
- Worked with district’s outside resources as well as the district social workers on a daily basis.
- Identified at risk students on a consistent basis.
- Provided guidance curriculum, responsive services and individual planning system to assist students in their future progress.
- Used all leadership skills to support staff members, principals, teachers and parents.
- On call for all mental health crisis situations.
- Held professional relationships with community partnerships.
Region 10 Educational Service CenterDallas, TX
Mentor/Consultant to New Teachers
10.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Company Overview: Serves 81 public school districts and 31 charter schools in 8 counties.
- Responsible for 12 teachers.
- Provided Educational Administration for all teachers and principals.
- Observed teachers on a weekly regular basis.
- Provided detailed feedback for improvement.
- Provided each principal with a written and oral detailed report on how their new teacher is adjusting to his/her new environment.
- Serves 81 public school districts and 31 charter schools in 8 counties.
Education
Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX
M.Ed. from Educational Administration
01.2004
University Overview
Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX
M.S. from Counseling & Guidance
01.1997
University Overview
The University of Texas At AustinAustin, TX
B.S. from Education
01.1989
University Overview
Skills
- Individual education plans
- Behavioral assessment
- Classroom management
- Crisis intervention
- Special education services
- Collaborative teaching
- Counseling and Guidance K-12
References
References
- Dr. Rebecca Julius, Retired Psychologist Supervisor, Denton ISD
- Gerado Blanco, SPED Counselor, Denton ISD
- Joy Low, Diagnostician Assistant, Denton ISD
- Jessica Milam, School Psychologist, Denton ISD
Quote
"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life.".
Timeline
Special Education Counselor
Denton ISD
08.2018 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools, Littleton Public Schools, 27J Brighton
09.2009 - 08.2011
Mental Health Counselor
The Devereux School
08.2008 - 08.2009
Mentor/Consultant to New Teachers
Region 10 Educational Service Center
10.2006 - 08.2007
Crisis Counselor
Garland ISD
08.2002 - 08.2008
Texas A&M University
M.Ed. from Educational Administration
Texas A&M University
M.S. from Counseling & Guidance
The University of Texas At Austin
B.S. from Education
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