Dawn Soriano
Student Counselor
Sanger
Overview
2
2
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Played a vital role in nurturing students' artistic expression and fostering a lifelong appreciation for music. Through engaging instruction and a supportive environment, they helped young learners develop essential musical skills while promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Managed and organized school-wide SEL program 'House Points' to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Collaborated with SEL leadership team to develop and implement social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Wrote and aligned curriculum for the district to ensure comprehensive music education across grade levels.
- Organized and designed monthly PTO music program to showcase student talent and foster community support.
Music Teacher
PTAA Charter
Mesquite
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Played a vital role in nurturing students' artistic expression and fostering a lifelong appreciation for music. Through engaging instruction and a supportive environment, they help young learners develop essential musical skills while promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Taught music fundamentals to 6th grade students in a classroom setting.
- Developed and coordinated music programs to enrich student learning experiences.
- Supervised Study Hall sessions, assisting students with homework and study strategies.
- Conducted STAAR test administration for homeroom students to assess academic progress.
Music & Theatre Teacher
Trivium Academy
Carrollton
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Nurtured students' artistic expression and fostered lifelong appreciation for music through engaging instruction and supportive environment, helping young learners develop essential musical skills while promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Facilitated music education for young learners to enhance their artistic abilities and encourage creativity.
- Instructed seventh-grade students in theatrical performance and production, emphasizing teamwork and creativity.
- Led seventh-grade choir classes, focusing on vocal techniques and musical expression.
- Created script and directed Christmas musical production, coordinating rehearsals and performances.
- Coordinated solo and ensemble competition, overseeing participant registration and event logistics.
- Planned and executed one-act play competition, handling participant coordination and scheduling.
Music Teacher
Richardson ISD
08.1999 - 01.2015
- Nurtured students' artistic expression and fostered lifelong appreciation for music through engaging instruction and a supportive environment, helping young learners develop essential skills and promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Played a vital role in nurturing students' artistic expression and fostering a lifelong appreciation for music. Through engaging instruction and a supportive environment, they help young learners develop essential musical skills while promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Led the department in curriculum development and teacher collaboration.
- Developed district-wide curriculum materials for various subjects.
- Provided mentorship and conducted evaluations for teachers involved in the grant program.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to analyze student performance data.
School Counselor
Harmony School Innovation
Carrollton
08.2021
- Dedicated and compassionate Elementary School Counselor committed to supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and career development through individual counseling, small-group interventions, and comprehensive school counseling programs. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote student success and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Strong advocate for student achievement, social-emotional learning, and positive behavioral outcomes through data-informed practices and targeted interventions.
- Guided students in developing personalized academic plans aligned with their skills and interests
- Evaluated student performance to identify underlying issues impacting academic success
- 3. Utilized data to inform decision-making processes for student interventions.
- Facilitated communication among parents, teachers, administrators, and students to address behavioral and academic challenges
- 2. Analyze student performance in class and identify sources of problems
- 6. Implemented social-emotional learning strategies to enhance student well-being.
- 4. Facilitate communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and students about behavior and academic problems
- 8. School Guidance, Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
- 9. Developing the School's Counseling Program
Education
M.S. - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona05-2028
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, Oklahoma05-2021
M.Ed. - Administration
Concordia University
Austin, Texas01-2014
B.A. - Music Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-1996
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- Data-driven decisions
- Conflict resolution
- Program development
- Program management
- Empathy building
- Compassionate counseling
Certification
- K-12 School Counselor, Texas, May 2022
- K-12 Music, Texas, July 1999-lifetime certificate
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association (ASCA), January 2021
Timeline
School Counselor
Harmony School Innovation
08.2021
Music Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2019 - 07.2021
Music Teacher
PTAA Charter
08.2018 - 01.2019
Music & Theatre Teacher
Trivium Academy
08.2017 - 01.2018
Music Teacher
Richardson ISD
08.1999 - 01.2015
M.S. - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed. - Administration
Concordia University
B.A. - Music Education
Lamar University