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Catherine De Sousa

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable school counselor successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Florida SouthWestern State College
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
  • Conducted detailed Title IX/Equity investigations, including interviewing Parties and writing thorough reports.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in Title IX.
  • Created and conducted training sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant laws and guidelines related to Title IX implementation.

School Counselor

Bonita Springs High School
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed a caseload of approximately 400 high school students
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, showing empathy and employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
  • Assisted students with college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
  • Instructed individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills
  • Conducted individual and small group counseling sessions.

English Teacher

Estero High School
08.2016 - 06.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.

English Teacher

Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

School Counselor Intern

Rayma C. Page Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
  • Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.

School Counselor Intern

Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05-2015

Skills

  • Native Spanish fluency
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Advocacy and confidentiality
  • Advanced interviewing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Solution-focused
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Academic support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diverse groups presentations

Certification

  • ASCA Anxiety and Stress Management Training
  • Certified School Counselor and ELA Instructor
  • ATIXA: Investigation Foundations for Higher Education
  • ATIXA: Investigation Skills & Report Writing for Higher Education


Languages

  • Spanish: Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

  • Dedicated professional with a strong passion for promoting a safe, inclusive campus environment and a deep commitment to policy, advocacy, and equity. Able to collaborate with administration, teachers, parents, and community members to support academic and behavioral success. I am skilled at implementing solution-focused techniques with diverse populations and at-risk students, and my fluency in Spanish is especially helpful at creating meaningful relationships with students and their families.

Timeline

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Florida SouthWestern State College
01.2024 - Current

School Counselor

Bonita Springs High School
08.2022 - 12.2023

School Counselor Intern

Rayma C. Page Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022

School Counselor Intern

Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
08.2021 - 12.2021

English Teacher

Estero High School
08.2016 - 06.2022

English Teacher

Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
08.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Florida Gulf Coast University

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