Casey Baker
Wimberley,TX
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. At the end of the day, I pride myself with how much my students' emotional health matters. Students/children come first.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Hays CISD
21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Kyle, TX 78640
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Created a welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child''s academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Professional School Counselor
Wimberley ISD
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child''s academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
Professional School Counselor
Dripping Springs ISD
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Provided students well being (SEL) lessons to all grade levels.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with students/teachers to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Counselor for summer school grades 6-8.
Dance Teacher
Hays CISD
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Founder and Director of the Dahlstrom Dance Department.
- Hays CISD Head Dance Director.
- Artistic Director/Choreographer of Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.
- Planned, prepared and delivered professional development opportunities for the district.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Dance Teacher
Austin ISD
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Co-Director of Dance Department and the Junior Belles dance team, grades 6-8.
- Co-Director of Dance Department at Anderson, grades 9-12.
- Artistic Director/Choreographer of Winter and Springs Dance Concerts.
- Founder of an after school dance program for underprivileged students interested in dance/fine arts.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Dance Teacher
Austin ISD
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Co-Director of Dance Department, grades 9-12.
- Assistant Director of Silver Stars Dance Team.
- Director of Bowie Dance Company.
- JBHS Fine Arts Musical Choreographer.
- Member of writing TEKS committee for Dance and Physical Education.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Dance Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Director of Dance Department, grades 9-12.
- Director and Choreographer for Spartanaire Dance Team.
- Member of Spring Branch ISD Fine Arts Dance Council.
- Member of Campus Leadership Team.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Education
Master's in Professional School Counseling -
Lamar University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dance And Education
Texas State University
12.2006
Associate of Arts - Dance And Education
Kilgore College
05.2004
Skills
- Building Positive Rapport and Professional Relationships
- Student advocacy
- Youth and adolescent development
- Active listening
- Adolescent counseling
- Emotional Development
- Individual and family support
- Student counseling
- Social and emotional health
- Teen depression
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Hays CISD
08.2024 - 01.2025
Professional School Counselor
Wimberley ISD
06.2023 - 05.2024
Professional School Counselor
Dripping Springs ISD
07.2020 - 06.2023
Dance Teacher
Hays CISD
07.2016 - 06.2020
Dance Teacher
Austin ISD
08.2014 - 06.2016
Dance Teacher
Austin ISD
06.2008 - 07.2012
Dance Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Dance And Education
Texas State University
Associate of Arts - Dance And Education
Kilgore College
Master's in Professional School Counseling -
Lamar University