Carly Perales
Joel C. Harris Middle School – San Antonio ISD
San Antonio,TX
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Experienced with client-focused counseling and therapy. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to address and resolve mental health challenges. Strong understanding of developing personalized treatment plans and building trusting client relationships.
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
5 Months- Evaluated client progress and adjusted treatment strategies to ensure effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care for clients.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential challenges in client safety and wellbeing.
- Advocated for clients' needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive support systems are in place.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans aligning with evidence-based practices and client goals.
Licensed Professional Counselor
4 Years 7 Months- Developed individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive client assessments.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster community support and personal growth.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client outcomes.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on best practices and case management.
Professional School Counselor
4 Years 11 Months- Deliver developmental guidance curriculum using needs assessment data from school staff, students, and parents
- Create weekly school-wide social-emotional and character development lessons for teachers
- Guide students in future planning through college, career, and military exploration and student strengths and interests
- Improved communication with school community members through the creation of a counseling-department newsletter
- Provide theory-based counseling to students with a variety of presenting problems including crisis response for 12 students
- Coordinate initial and annual meetings to determine instructional and test accommodations for students with 504 plans
- Act as the campus Gifted and Talented Coordinator to ensure enrichment opportunities are available for advanced students
- Consult with parents, teachers, and administration about students and provide referrals for community resources
Professional School Counselor
3 Years 11 Months- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to address student social and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with academic goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Conducted workshops on conflict resolution, study skills, and career exploration for students.
Gifted and Talented Specialist
5 Years 1 Month- Orchestrated referrals, testing, and data-collection for candidates of the Gifted and Talented Program
- Hosted parent meetings, field trips, showcases, and other GT events for families of over 100 GT students
- Implemented project-based learning and taught fundamentals of research for 6th grade GT students
- Coached GT teachers across content areas and grade levels to deliver rigorous, quality lessons
- Served as team-lead and ran PLC meetings, including data-reviews for a team of eight 6th grade ELA teachers
- Presented professional development at the district and campus level about the social-emotional needs of GT students
Professional School Counseling Intern
1 Year 9 Months- Provided individual counseling to as many as ten students per semester using theory-based counseling techniques
- Facilitated three to four counseling groups per semester for a variety of concerns based on needs assessment data
- Delivered developmental guidance curriculum to 6-8 graders on topics chosen through data collected for the campus
- Created and implemented a successful evening parent education group using principles of Positive Psychology
- Advocated for student needs through positive, respectful communication with parents, teachers, and school staff
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Designed TEKs-based learning activities to ensure students with various needs made academic growth
- Analyzed achievement data to carry out targeted instruction in a differentiated classroom
- Frequently implemented new technology learned through professional development and self-directed research
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Northside ISD/UTSA Cohort
Bachelor of Science in Education - Integrated Language Arts Education
- Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.3
- GPA: 3.3
Skills
Depression treatment
Anxiety management
Self-esteem building
Child and adolescent counseling
Psychotherapy techniques
Mental health support
Certification
- Texas School Counselor Certificate EC-12
- National Certified Counselor National Board for Certified Counselors
- Texas Standard Teaching Certificate English Language Arts and Reading Grades 4-8
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades 4-8
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Greener Path Counseling
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Professional Counselor
Auravia Therapy and Wellness
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Professional School Counselor
Dr. Joe J. Bernal Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2025Read More
Professional School Counselor
Joel C. Harris Middle School – San Antonio ISD
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Professional School Counseling Intern
Anson Jones Middle School – Northside ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Gifted and Talented Specialist
05.2016 - 06.2021Read More
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Education from Integrated Language Arts Education
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University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Education from School Counseling
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