Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
New Mexico School Board Association Excellence in Student Achievement Award 2014 and 2023
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Elydia Christina Vigil

Springer,NM

Summary

Qualified Instructional Support Educator with solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

District School Counselor

Springer Municipal Schools
08.1999 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
  • Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
  • Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
  • Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement by leading professional development sessions for faculty on counseling techniques and student support services.
  • Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
  • Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.

District School Counselor, District Testing Coordinator, Dual Credit Coordinator, Director of Instruction, Homeless Liason, STARS Data Coordinator, Registrar, Teacher (English, Senior Seminar, Prevention Programs, AP Coord. Career Ed)

School Municipal Schools, Springer High School
08.1999 - 06.2023
  • Passionate Professional Educator serving students, faculty/staff, parents & families as academic and instructional support leader and partner in educating students for success and committed to improving student learning.
  • 40hrs/wk
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

School Counselor Consultant/STARS Data Coordinator Consultant

Roy Municipal Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Consultant to Administration for data management and collection. In addition, provide instructional support for graduating seniors with career education and postsecondary planning.
  • Improved data accuracy by implementing stringent quality control measures for data entry and management.

Adjunct Faculty Humanities Instructor

Luna Community College
08.2002 - 05.2006
  • Introduction to Psychology Instructor
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Improved learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Increased student participation with introduction of group projects and collaborative learning sessions.

Education

MA - Guidance and Counseling, Emphasis in School Counseling

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico
12.2004

Graduate Coursework - undefined

College of the Southwest
Hobbs, New Mexico
07.2001

Continuing Education - Early Child Development Coursework and Technology

Luna Community College
Springer, New Mexico
05.2000

BA - English, Minor, Counseling & Educational Psychology

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.1999

Skills

  • Student Support Expert
  • School Counseling specialist
  • Communications—Interpersonal Communications Specialist
  • Advocacy Expert
  • Crisis Management–Conflict Resolution
  • Effective team collaboration
  • District Leadership Team Member
  • Behavior Management
  • Comprehensive case coordination
  • Effective record management
  • Career & Technical Ed Advisement/Instruction for Career Pathways, AP Coordinator
  • Design & Present Professional Development to Faculty/Staff
  • Delivering educational content via Google Suite
  • Educational counseling consultant
  • Prevention Program and Career Pathway Curriculum Development (CTE)
  • Parents & Families Consultant
  • School-to-Work Grant Coordinator
  • Personalized counseling sessions
  • Student advocacy
  • Mediation and crisis intervention

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 90th% Graduation Rates through effectively helping with effective intervention and collaboration.
  • Redesigned the Springer Municipal Schools district school counseling program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.

Affiliations

  • New Mexico School Counselor Association — Member (NMSCA)
  • American School Counselor Association — Member (ASCA)

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Gardening
  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as fishing and hiking
  • Photography
  • Cooking and Baking

Timeline

School Counselor Consultant/STARS Data Coordinator Consultant

Roy Municipal Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013

Adjunct Faculty Humanities Instructor

Luna Community College
08.2002 - 05.2006

District School Counselor

Springer Municipal Schools
08.1999 - 06.2023

District School Counselor, District Testing Coordinator, Dual Credit Coordinator, Director of Instruction, Homeless Liason, STARS Data Coordinator, Registrar, Teacher (English, Senior Seminar, Prevention Programs, AP Coord. Career Ed)

School Municipal Schools, Springer High School
08.1999 - 06.2023

Graduate Coursework - undefined

College of the Southwest

Continuing Education - Early Child Development Coursework and Technology

Luna Community College

BA - English, Minor, Counseling & Educational Psychology

New Mexico State University

MA - Guidance and Counseling, Emphasis in School Counseling

New Mexico Highlands University

Awards

  • New Mexico Public Education (NM PED) Australia Study Tour, 2006,
  • Excellence in Student Achievement Award (NMSBA) 2014 and 2023 Recognition by the Springer Municipal Schools Board of Education,
  • Disney Teacher of the Year Nomination as recognized by District Administration,
  • American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Conference Participant 2016 and 2018 PHX and NOLA, US News and World Reports Named Springer High School Best High Schools Bronze Award as Director of Instructional Leadership and Dean of Students,
  • Lead New Mexico Association in collaboration with University of New Mexico Administrator Preparation Program Participant.

Hobbies and Interests

Photography, Taking pictures of nature and the outdoors including old churches across Northern NM has been a passion project for me over the years., Fishing and the Outdoors, Hiking and fishing are my most cherished hobbies, especially learning to fly fish in the Cimarron State Canyon River.

New Mexico School Board Association Excellence in Student Achievement Award 2014 and 2023

Student Support Specialist

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