Celest G. Gonzalez
Harlingen
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with 16 years of experience seeking to transition into a Licensed Professional Counselor role. Passionate about guidance and counseling, empowering individuals to seek help. Skilled in higher education support, special education, group and individual counseling, IEPs, and conducting employee/staff trainings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Los Cuates Middle School Counselor
Los Fresnos CISD
07.2017 - Current
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
High School Counselor
Santa Maria High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
High School Counselor
San Benito High School
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Facilitated counseling groups and individual counseling sessions.
High School Teacher
San Diego High School
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Guidance & Counseling
Texas A&M Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M Kingsville
05.2004
No Degree -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2001
Skills
- Individual counseling
- College & Career guidance
- Academic advising
- Problem solving skills
- Social Skills
- Social and emotional health
Certification
School Counselor EC-12
Timeline
Los Cuates Middle School Counselor
Los Fresnos CISD
07.2017 - Current
High School Counselor
Santa Maria High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
High School Counselor
San Benito High School
09.2008 - 08.2015
High School Teacher
San Diego High School
09.2006 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Guidance & Counseling
Texas A&M Kingsville
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M Kingsville
No Degree -
University of The Incarnate Word
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