Cecilia Locke
Austin,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of counseling environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections. Driven Child Care Administrator oversees operation and instructional leadership at daycare and preschool facilities. Trains and supervises staff, sets instructional objectives and builds rapport with parents. Brings 20 years of experience in roles of similar capacity. Established Child Care Administrator with 20 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with Texas regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth. Established Child Care Administrator with 16 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with Texas regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Support Services
St. Gabriel's Catholic School
08.2011 - 05.2020
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Created accommodation plans for students with learning differences
- Coordinated with family and faculty to oversee students academic progress
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
School Counselor
St. Austin's Catholic School
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX08.2007
Skills
- Academic Counseling
- Career Advising
- Constructive Feedback
- Workshop Coordination
- Student Engagement
- Parent Outreach
- Maintain School Records
- Student Rapport-Building
- Social Skills Group Leadership
- Oversee Staff
- K-12 Education
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Hire Personnel
- Classroom Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Reviewing Cases
- Student Services
- Social Skills
- Teacher Education
- Group Sessions
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Director of Student Support Services
St. Gabriel's Catholic School
08.2011 - 05.2020
School Counselor
St. Austin's Catholic School
08.2007 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Counseling
St. Edward's University
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