Brisa Frias
Arlington
Summary
Compassionate professional with a background in mental health counseling and education. Skilled in play therapy and lesson planning, fostering emotional development and collaboration with families to support student/client success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Golden Rule Charter School
Dallas, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support students' educational needs and progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to enhance classroom management.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centro De Consejeria Familiar
Arlington, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Provide play therapy, individual, and couples counseling to Hispanic clients.
- Assist licensed counselors with administrative tasks, intakes, and session planning.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Life Chapters Counseling
Mansfield, TX
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted individual play therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with ethical standards.
ESL MS/HS Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
Dallas, Texas
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote critical thinking and student participation.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and share best teaching practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and academic progress.
High School Spanish Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to promote language practice and student participation.
- Assessed student performance through assignments, quizzes, and exams to track progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into Spanish curriculum.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, Texas12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, Texas05-2023
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Active listening and Empathy
Strong Communication skills
Teamwork and independent work
Cultural competence
Lesson and activity planning
Play therapy and youth mentoring
Accomplishments
Selected to co-present at the 2025 Texas Counseling Association (TCA) Conference on "Divorce: Helping Children Through Play Therapy" alongside a university play therapy professor.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Golden Rule Charter School
09.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Life Chapters Counseling
05.2025 - 08.2025
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centro De Consejeria Familiar
01.2025 - Current
ESL MS/HS Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2024 - 08.2025
High School Spanish Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas At Dallas