Donna Bolden
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor helping students overcome issues, including depression, anxiety and career concerns, emphasizing unconditional positive regard. Specializes in at-risk students. Student-focused counselor and advisor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Secondary School Counselor
HOUSTON ISD, MEYERLAND MIDDLE
HOUSTON, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Coordinate guidance sessions with individuals and groups
- Strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality guidelines
- Provide counseling support to individuals and groups.
- Supported students, individually and in groups with developing academic, career and social skills.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher and IEP conferences, advocating for students.
- Met with students to address attendance, grades and credits.
- Conducted specialized counseling sessions for students with disabilities and behavioral issues.
- Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
HOUSTON ISD, JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
HOUSTON, TX
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed over 200 hours under the supervision of a school counselor
- Assisted students with realistic goals for graduation, college and desired vocations
- Assisted students with finalizing course selection sheets
- Assisted with Administration of the STAAR exams
- Coordinated with colleagues to help develop an AVID program and assist with an after-school homework support class
- Designed and implemented small counseling groups including at-risk girls group and a freshman- focus motivation and study skills group
- Worked with students individually as well as collaborated with families and peers to enhance student achievement.
SUMMER SCHOOL CAMPUS COORDINATOR
HOUSTON ISD, MEYERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOUSTON, TX
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted Summer School Principal with creating a safe environment conducive to learning
- Assisted with Summer School registration, scheduling, lunch duty rosters, and daily operations
- Implemented Discipline procedures and held conferences with students, parents and teachers
- Monitored cafeteria, hallways, and tardy stations
- Assisted with students directed to the Student Referral Center.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
UPWARD BOUND SUMMER SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HOUSTON, TX
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed, edited, and refined curriculum content area curriculum guides using the district template and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Provided resources to assist in the implementation of curriculum
- Maintain academic progress for each student each term
- Collaborate with program tutors to monitor student performance and provide support when needed
- Chaperone and participate in collegiate field lessons
Education
Mental Health Certificate -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2022
M.Ed - Counseling
Lamar University
05.2013
M.Ed. School -
Prairie View A&M University
05.2008
B.S - Biology
Texas Southern University
05.1998
Skills
- Overage Coordinator
- MTSS/IAT Liaison
- Grief Counseling Certified
- Homeless Coordinator
- PREPaRE Counselor Certified
- 504 Coordinator
- At-Risk Coordinator
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. Inc.
Certification
Texas Standard, Administration (in progress) Texas Standard, Counselor (2018) Texas Secondary Biology, (2006) TELPAS Rater Certification, (2018)
Accomplishments
2022-2023 Houston ISD Secondary School Counselor of the Year
2022-2023 Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) Employee of the Year
2023-2024 Walter Kase Educator Excellence Award
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2024 Amazon Best Seller Co-Author of Tamar Stories Sisterhood
Timeline
Lead Secondary School Counselor
HOUSTON ISD, MEYERLAND MIDDLE
08.2018 - Current
SUMMER SCHOOL CAMPUS COORDINATOR
HOUSTON ISD, MEYERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2017 - 07.2017
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
HOUSTON ISD, JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
06.2017 - 01.2018
UPWARD BOUND SUMMER SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
06.2008 - 01.2010
Mental Health Certificate -
Lamar University
M.Ed - Counseling
Lamar University
M.Ed. School -
Prairie View A&M University
B.S - Biology
Texas Southern University
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