Debra Aguilar

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, identify areas of improvement, and strategize interventions.
• Implement career exploration activities, helping students identify their interests and potential career paths.
• Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidential student records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with teachers for early intervention, addressing academic and behavioral concerns of students.
• Advise at-risk students on developing coping strategies for dealing with stressors inside and outside of the school environment.
• Assist in the transition process for incoming and outgoing students by providing orientation sessions or collaborating with feeder schools on information sharing.
• Evaluate student data to inform guidance programming strategies and measure program effectiveness over time.
• Lead professional development trainings on topics such as mental health awareness, trauma-informed practice, or substance abuse prevention.
• Manage crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring the safety of all involved parties while providing necessary support.
• Conduct small group counseling sessions to address specific social-emotional needs of students.
• Mentor new counselors in best practices and effective strategies for supporting middle school-aged youth navigating unique challenges.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences, providing valuable insights into student performance and growth opportunities.
• Establish strong relationships with community resources to provide additional support services for students in need.
• Enhance student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive guidance and support services.
• Support efforts towards continuous improvement through participation in faculty meetings or serving on committees related to curriculum planning or staff development.
• Promote a positive school climate by implementing anti-bullying initiatives and fostering inclusive environments.
• Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

• Assisted students in identifying and exploring career choices and finding jobs.
• Helped students evaluate their abilities and interests.
• Administered assessment tests to help students learn more about their interests.
• Assisted students with goal setting and ways to meet them.
• Advised students about college testing, admissions and financial aid.
• Provided students with the tools and resources needed to work through the career planning process.
• Taught job search skills and interview skills.
• Taught classes on how to fill out job applications and write resumes.
• Administered and interpret career related inventories.
• Served as a liaison between students and faculty for seminars and orientations.
• Supervised pre-college Admission Advisors with efficiency and maintained the ISD and communities within the state where TS target population was concentrated.
• Designed and planed all educational, cultural, recreational, and career awareness activities for program participants.
• Supervised program personnel to provide program implementations, tutoring, counseling, financial aid, career awareness, and subsequently place students in Higher Education.
• Compiled annual reports and monitored the maintenance of documented assessments and evaluations to meet objectives, goals, and participants served.
• Attended state, regional and national conferences for leadership, development and involvement.
• Responsible for assisting students in identifying and exploring career opportunities by conducting individual and group counseling.

• Assist students in identifying and exploring career choices and finding jobs.
• Help students evaluate their abilities and interests.
• Administer assessment tests to help students learn more about their interests.
• Assist students with setting goals and finding ways to meet them.
• Advise students about college testing, admissions and financial aid.
• Provide students with the tools and resources needed to work through the career planning process.
• Teach job search skills and interview skills.
• Teach classes on how to fill out job applications and write resumes.
• Provide workshops.
• Administer and interpret career related inventories.
• Conduct career related seminars and workshops.
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty for seminars and orientations.
• Supervise pre-college Admission Advisors with efficiency and keep the ISD and communities within the state where TS target population is concentrated.
• Design and plan all educational, cultural, recreational, and career awareness activities for

program participants.

• Supervise program personnel to provide program implementations, tutoring, counseling,

financial aid, career awareness, and subsequently place TS students in Higher Education.

• Compile annual reports for the Talent Search Program and monitor other maintenance of
  documented assessments and evaluations to meet objectives, goals, and follow-up on
• participants served.
  Attend state, regional and national conferences for leadership, development and involvement.
• Responsible for assisting students in identifying and exploring career opportunities by

conducting individual and group counseling.

• Assist students in identifying and exploring career choices and finding jobs.
• Help students evaluate their abilities and interests.
• Administer assessment tests to help students learn more about their interests.
• Assist students with setting goals and finding ways to meet them.
• Advise students about college testing, admissions and financial aid.
• Provide students with the tools and resources needed to work through the career planning process.
• Teach job search skills and interview skills.
• Teach classes on how to fill out job applications and write resumes.
• Provide workshops.
• Administer and interpret career related inventories.
• Conduct career related seminars and workshops.
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty for seminars and orientations.
• Supervise pre-college Admission Advisors with efficiency and keep the ISD and communities within the state where TS target population is concentrated.
• Design and plan all educational, cultural, recreational, and career awareness activities for

program participants.

• Supervise program personnel to provide program implementations, tutoring, counseling,

financial aid, career awareness, and subsequently place TS students in Higher Education.

• Compile annual reports for the Talent Search Program and monitor other maintenance of
  documented assessments and evaluations to meet objectives, goals, and follow-up on
• participants served.
  Attend state, regional and national conferences for leadership, development and involvement.
• Responsible for assisting students in identifying and exploring career opportunities by

conducting individual and group counseling.

• Assist students in identifying and exploring career choices and finding jobs
• Help students evaluate their abilities and interests
• Administer assessment tests to help students learn more about their interests
• Assist students with setting goals and finding ways to meet them
• Advise students about college testing, admissions and financial aid
• Provide students with the tools and resources needed to work through the career planning process
• Teach job search skills and interview skills
• Teach classes on how to fill out job applications and write resumes
• Provide workshops
• Administer and interpret career related inventories
• Conduct career related seminars and workshops
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty for seminars and orientations.
• Supervise pre-college Admission Advisors with efficiency and keep the ISD and communities within the state where TS target population is concentrated
• Design and plan all educational, cultural, recreational, and career awareness activities for program participants
• Supervise program personnel to provide program implementations, tutoring, counseling, financial aid, career awareness, and subsequently place TS students in Higher Education
• Compile annual reports for the Talent Search Program and monitor other maintenance of documented assessments and evaluations to meet objectives, goals, and follow-up on participants served
• Attend state, regional and national conferences for leadership, development and involvement
• Responsible for assisting students in identifying and exploring career opportunities by conducting individual and group counseling.

• Assist students in identifying and exploring career choices and finding jobs
• Help students evaluate their abilities and interests
• Administer assessment tests to help students learn more about their interests
• Assist students with setting goals and finding ways to meet them
• Advise students about college testing, admissions and financial aid
• Provide students with the tools and resources needed to work through the career planning process
• Teach job search skills and interview skills
• Teach classes on how to fill out job applications and write resumes
• Provide workshops
• Administer and interpret career related inventories
• Conduct career related seminars and workshops
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty for seminars and orientations.
• Supervise pre-college Admission Advisors with efficiency and keep the ISD and communities within the state where TS target population is concentrated
• Design and plan all educational, cultural, recreational, and career awareness activities for program participants
• Supervise program personnel to provide program implementations, tutoring, counseling, financial aid, career awareness, and subsequently place TS students in Higher Education
• Compile annual reports for the Talent Search Program and monitor other maintenance of documented assessments and evaluations to meet objectives, goals, and follow-up on participants served
• Attend state, regional and national conferences for leadership, development and involvement
• Responsible for assisting students in identifying and exploring career opportunities by conducting individual and group counseling.

• Bishop Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade UIL Number sense Coach, Served on the Del Valle Elementary Year Book Staff Committee

• Bishop Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade UIL Number sense Coach, Served on the Del Valle Elementary Year Book Staff Committee

• Taught Language Arts & Reading classes to 5th grade Gifted & Talented & Regular Ed
• Students
• Taught 3rd, 5th & 1st grade students all subject area self contained
• Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies, TAKS involved testing, and administrative regulations
• Used effective classroom-management techniques
• Planned educational objectives and lesson plans for 5th grade students with a wide range of ability levels, including special needs and academically accelerated students
• Used various strategies, including cooperative learning, technology integration with emphasis on goal setting, and student responsibility
• Implemented positive and proactive classroom-management strategies
• Worked in a team setting, attending in-service workshops
• Conducted teacher-parent conferences
• Incorporated special activities into curriculum
• Evaluated student progress and held regular student conferences
• Provided tutorial services for students needing additional help
• Attended various consultative/collaborative teacher workshops
• Participated in ARD and Special Education/504 meetings and the planning of modifications for the students in the classroom
• Provided students with support and advice about school and personal issues
• Responsible for making accommodations for students with learning disabilities
• Responsible for reviewing the time devoted to school activities
• Served as the Sinton Elementary 3rd grade UIL Storytelling Coach

• Taught Language Arts & Reading classes to 5th grade Gifted & Talented & Regular Ed
• Students
• Taught 3rd, 5th & 1st grade students all subject area self contained
• Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies, TAKS involved testing, and administrative regulations
• Used effective classroom-management techniques
• Planned educational objectives and lesson plans for 5th grade students with a wide range of ability levels, including special needs and academically accelerated students
• Used various strategies, including cooperative learning, technology integration with emphasis on goal setting, and student responsibility
• Implemented positive and proactive classroom-management strategies
• Worked in a team setting, attending in-service workshops
• Conducted teacher-parent conferences
• Incorporated special activities into curriculum
• Evaluated student progress and held regular student conferences
• Provided tutorial services for students needing additional help
• Attended various consultative/collaborative teacher workshops
• Participated in ARD and Special Education/504 meetings and the planning of modifications for the students in the classroom
• Provided students with support and advice about school and personal issues
• Responsible for making accommodations for students with learning disabilities
• Responsible for reviewing the time devoted to school activities
• Served as the Sinton Elementary 3rd grade UIL Storytelling Coach

• Designed and published name tags, advertisements, counseling opportunities, vaccines, table tents, and brochures for various programs put on through departments including Services for Students with Disabilities, Testing, Healthcare, Counseling, and the Peer Education program .Provided students with support and advice about school and personal issues
• Assisted with promotion of the department at various university functions such as Breast
• Cancer Awareness Month, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Health Fair, The Great
• American Smoke out, Safe Spring Break/Tropical Temptations, LSW in your face, Mental
• Awareness Program, Alcohol Awareness Month, Customer Service Training, and assisted with other duties such as scheduling counseling sessions, presented Director’s Annual Report for the department
• Presented to university students and high school students on various topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, Study Skills, Alcohol & Drug Awareness, Body Image/Self Esteem, Eating Disorders, Career Counseling, and Safe Sex Tips
• Kept research data for departmental programs on Excel & Access
• Served as a Career and Academic Counselor during a Graduate Student Practicum for Life Services and Wellness at Texas A&M University-Kingsville under the supervision of JoElda Castillo-Alaniz
• Administered Career Development Manual (CDM) to incoming freshman, Special Programs Migrant students, and college exploration students
• Provided assistance with exit counseling for students withdrawing from the university as well as conducted problem solving counseling in regards to financial issues, and returning to college in the future.

• Designed and published name tags, advertisements, counseling opportunities, vaccines, table tents, and brochures for various programs put on through departments including Services for Students with Disabilities, Testing, Healthcare, Counseling, and the Peer Education program .Provided students with support and advice about school and personal issues
• Assisted with promotion of the department at various university functions such as Breast
• Cancer Awareness Month, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Health Fair, The Great
• American Smoke out, Safe Spring Break/Tropical Temptations, LSW in your face, Mental
• Awareness Program, Alcohol Awareness Month, Customer Service Training, and assisted with other duties such as scheduling counseling sessions, presented Director’s Annual Report for the department
• Presented to university students and high school students on various topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, Study Skills, Alcohol & Drug Awareness, Body Image/Self Esteem, Eating Disorders, Career Counseling, and Safe Sex Tips
• Kept research data for departmental programs on Excel & Access
• Served as a Career and Academic Counselor during a Graduate Student Practicum for Life Services and Wellness at Texas A&M University-Kingsville under the supervision of JoElda Castillo-Alaniz
• Administered Career Development Manual (CDM) to incoming freshman, Special Programs Migrant students, and college exploration students
• Provided assistance with exit counseling for students withdrawing from the university as well as conducted problem solving counseling in regards to financial issues, and returning to college in the future.

• Assisted with promoting department at various university functions such as Commencement, Academic Reception, and General Faculty/Staff Meeting
• Assisted with creating databases
• Prepared memos, documents, abstracts, and reports by compiling information or data
• Edited and maintained computer files, forms, and letters
• And inputting information.

• Assisted with promoting department at various university functions such as Commencement, Academic Reception, and General Faculty/Staff Meeting
• Assisted with creating databases
• Prepared memos, documents, abstracts, and reports by compiling information or data
• Edited and maintained computer files, forms, and letters
• And inputting information.