Emily Barton
Harrah,OK
Summary
Versatile and dedicated school counselor with a focus on advocating for students, creating an inclusive environment, and supporting social, emotional, academic, and career development. Experienced in data-informed interventions, collaboration with families and staff, and implementation of comprehensive counseling programs aligned with best practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
McLoud Public Schools
McLoud, OK
08.2023 - Current
- Participate in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to identify needs, monitor progress, and adjust interventions.
- Facilitate individual and small-group counseling sessions to address students' academic, career, and social-emotional development.
- Deliver classroom guidance and preventive programming to promote positive behavior and emotional regulation.
- Develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs promoting student success and well-being.
- Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to design targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Use behavioral and academic data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
- Support development and implementation of behavior intervention and support plans.
- Provide consultation and resources to staff and families regarding student needs and strategies.
- Coordinate referrals to community agencies and specialized services when appropriate.
Special Education Teacher
Harrah Public Schools
Harrah, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Co-taught with general education teachers to deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students in 6th-8th grade Science, Geography, and U.S. History.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments to ensure success of diverse groups of students, grades 6-8.
- Developed and utilized various behavior plans and techniques in order to manage individual classroom behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
McLoud Public Schools
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups within a direct instruction environment.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments to ensure success of diverse groups of students, grade 3.
- Developed and utilized various behavior plans and techniques in order to manage individual classroom behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
Oklahoma City
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students in core academic areas in-person and online via various video-conferencing platforms, such as Zoom and Google Meet.
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments to ensure the success of diverse groups of students, grades K-12.
Special Education Teacher
Harrah Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups within a direct instruction environment.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments to ensure success of diverse groups of students, grades 2-5.
- Developed and utilized various behavior plans and techniques in order to manage individual classroom behaviors.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2004
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2001
Skills
- Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
- Data-informed decision making
- Individual and small-group counseling
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) support
- Behavior intervention planning
- Family engagement and consultation
- Student advocacy
- IEP development and implementation
- Knowledge of special education law and compliance
- Individualizing student needs through targeted interventions
- Team collaboration and interdisciplinary communication
- Proficient with EdPlan
Timeline
School Counselor
McLoud Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Harrah Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
McLoud Public Schools
01.2019 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
04.2018 - 01.2019
Special Education Teacher
Harrah Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
Master of Education - School Counseling
East Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Rose State College