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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
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

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