Charlotte Owens, M.A., LPC
Summary
Professional counsellor equipped to guide students through challenges and foster personal growth. Strong background in providing emotional support, conflict resolution, academic planning, and developing coping strategies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team to achieve impactful results. Adaptable and dependable with focus on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills with students and parents of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Counsellor Venus High School
Venus ISD
07.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of over 350 students effectively, ensuring timely documentation and communication with students, parents, and administration.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, continuously enhancing professional skills to better serve students.
- Conducted threat assessments as part of the Threat Assessment Team according to state guidelines and developed safety plans to ensure safety of all students and staff.
- Provide social and emotional counselling to students and make appropriate outside referrals.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to meet student needs.
- Initiated the Pathways in Technology, Early College High School (P-TECH) program and courses as part of the P-TECH Leadership Team.
- Provide academic counselling to students on course selections, programs of study, advanced academics, and post secondary goals.
- Develop and maintain master schedule for entire student body of 715 students and teachers.
- Audited district curriculum to ensure alignment with state reporting standards.
- Create and maintain student transcripts and analyze credits for graduation.
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing expertise in therapeutic interventions and best practices within the field.
- Maintained student confidentiality by adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, assessing risk levels and connecting students with appropriate resources.
- Led monthly meetings with other district counsellors to ensure vertical alignment with state curriculum.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
High School Counsellor
Ferris High School
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Member of the District Leadership Team and Campus Intervention Team.
- Organized 8th grade transition activities for parents and students including four year plans.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counselling practices.
Counsellor, Barwise Middle School
Wichita Falls ISD
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Counselled individual students and small groups regarding personal and academic goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Advocated for students with special needs to ensure services were properly implemented.
- Assisted with testing coordination and data disaggregation of state and district assessments.
- Provided transition services for 8th grade students and parents, including the selection of a program of study and creation of four year plan.
- Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted suicide and self-harm assessments and made referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Created and maintained master schedule, incorporating grade level teaming for over 1150 students.
- Acted as 504 coordinator and case manager for over 80 students and created accommodation plans.
- Coordinated summer school registration and testing accommodations.
- Supervised the management of student files including maintenance of At-Risk records.
Teacher, Rider High School
Wichita Falls ISD
08.2005 - 06.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Taught Advanced Placement Human Geography, Pre-AP Geography, and Pre-AP World History.
- Mentored student teachers and presented teaching strategies at district staff development.
- Developed district World Geography curriculum.
- Served on the Student Support Team and Site Based Decision Making Team.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-1993
Skills
- Mental health support
- Adolescent counseling
- Office administration
- Time management
- Exceptional problem solver
- Solution-focused counseling
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Lead Counsellor Venus High School
Venus ISD
07.2021 - Current
High School Counsellor
Ferris High School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Counsellor, Barwise Middle School
Wichita Falls ISD
07.2014 - 06.2018
Teacher, Rider High School
Wichita Falls ISD
08.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Texas A&M University
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