Brandi Brannan
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations and businesses to provide an array of resources to benefit the school community.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness and effective communication strategies.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Improved parental involvement by organizing informative workshops and maintaining open lines of communication between home and school environments.
Private Practice LPC- Associate
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Child Protective Specialist Caseworker II
Texas Department Of Protective And Regulatory Services
07.1999 - 05.2001
- Supported parents in gaining skills to regain custody of children.
- Supported foster parents in the care of children in custody.
- Provided monthly progress reports to the courts.
- Facilitated communication between multiple agencies
- Investigated reports of child abuse, coordinating with multiple agencies.
Education
Master of Education - Education/School Counseling
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXBachelor of Science - Psychology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OKSkills
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Referral Coordination
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- School Programs Development
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
- LPC - Associate- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Timeline
Private Practice LPC- Associate
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2001 - 08.2007
Child Protective Specialist Caseworker II
Texas Department Of Protective And Regulatory Services
07.1999 - 05.2001
Master of Education - Education/School Counseling
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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