CLARISSA GALINDO
Alvarado,TX
Summary
Accomplished School Counselor with 5 years' experience advising students on academic, mental health and social issues. Additional expertise in counseling students on career paths and higher education options. Focused on adhering to the established objectives of counseling programs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Wheat Middle School
Cleburne, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Organized and facilitated student support groups for topics such as bullying, grief, anger management, and peer relationships.
- Developed crisis intervention plans to address immediate safety concerns of students in need.
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics including conflict resolution, study skills, stress management, career exploration, self-esteem building and goal setting.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and implement strategies to improve their academic performance.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services when appropriate.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings between parents and guardians and teachers to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
- Assisted in developing 504 Plans for qualifying students with disabilities.
- Attended IEP team meetings for special education students to provide input about possible accommodations or modifications needed in the educational setting.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
Elementary School Counselor
Oakhurst Elementary/FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided individual, group and family counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive school counseling program.
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
- Coordinated services between teachers, administrators, families, outside agencies and community resources.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective strategies to address academic and social and emotional issues in the classroom setting.
- Actively participated in IEP meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for eligible students.
- Participated in regular team meetings with other school counselors to discuss case studies or current initiatives within the district.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to mental health trends within schools.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
Teacher
Oakmont Elementary/Crowley ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary/Crowley ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY, Stephenville, TX, Master of Arts (M.A.), Curriculum & Instruction, 05/2015
- ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Angelo, TX, Certification, School Counseling, 12/2017
- TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY, Denton, TX, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies, 05/2009
- TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, Fort Worth, TX, Associate in Arts (A.A.), Arts
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Classroom Teacher
Generalist (EC-4)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-4)
School Counselor
School Counselor (EC-12)
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Wheat Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Oakhurst Elementary/FWISD
08.2017 - 06.2022
Teacher
Oakmont Elementary/Crowley ISD
08.2010 - 06.2017
Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary/Crowley ISD
08.2009 - 06.2010
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