Enitsha Cooper
Houston,TX.
Summary
School counselor with 14 years of experience providing guidance to students regarding career development, academic achievement, social behavior, and mental and physical health. Possess the ability to build a rapport with students and collaborate with teachers and parents to establish an effective support network.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Pershing Middle School - Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Conducting initial and annual 504 review meetings and managing Intervention Assistance Team meetings.
- Providing professional assistance and support to individual students and small groups of students during times of transition, heightened stress, or other situations impeding student success.
- Providing community resources for students and families needing assistance and information.
- Providing crisis intervention for students and parents.
- Teaching guidance lessons to students regarding issues such as bullying and mental health awareness.
- Helping students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Working with individual students to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting academic performance.
- Collaborating with parents, school faculty, and social worker to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseling students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, and career planning.
High School Counselor
Manvel High School - Alvin ISD
Manvel, TX
01.2010 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with campus administrators, CIS project manager, SPED department chair, LEP Liaison, and teachers on meeting at-risk students needs.
- Managed Response to Intervention committee, conducted 504 meetings, and participated in annual ARD meetings.
- Performed individual grade level meetings for 10th-12th grade students and conducted 8th grade transition meetings with parents and students of feeder schools.
- Created and maintained 4 year plans for 10th-12th grade students.
- Guided students through CTE pathways and endorsements.
- Analyzed new student records in order to determine credits awarded, analyzed transfer student records to determine appropriate course placement, and determined appropriate grade level placement.
- Generated transcripts for transfer students.
- Assisted eligible athletes with NCAA clearinghouse requirements.
- Provided assistance with ASVAB, TSI, and Advanced Placement testing.
- Maintained at-risk information in PEIMS and graduation codes for general education and special education students.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
High School Counselor
Booker T. Washington High School - Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Implemented and evaluated comprehensive guidance program based on students' needs.
- Supported campus educational programs and goals.
- Managed on-line courses (PLATO/API) for at-risk students and assisted with STAAR EOC testing.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled 9th -12th grade students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individual students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Mathematics Teacher/Department Chairperson
Holland Middle School - Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Taught 8th grade math with appropriate learning activities and varying teaching strategies.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Kept abreast of developments and technological advances in mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Designed grade level lesson plans and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curriculum.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Algebra 2/Geometry Teacher
Pearland High School - Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Kept abreast of developments and technological advances in mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Saint Anne Catholic School - Diocese Of GLV-HOU
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve students' math skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Alternative Certification Teacher Specialist
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Conducted weekly and monthly meetings with interns, mentors, and school administrators.
- Maintained computer database of interns progress.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to department/district goals.
- Trained first year teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Algebra 1/Algebra 2/PreCalculus Teacher
E. L. Furr High School - Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Consulted Algebra 1 teachers on effectively implementing district Project Clear Model lessons and activities
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve students' math skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
McReynolds Middle School - Houston ISD
Houston, TX
10.1998 - 07.1999
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve students' math skills.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA07.1998
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal
- Critical Thinking
- Administration Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Student Records Maintenance
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Office
- Employer Relations
- Transcript Review
Certification
- School Counselor Grades (6-12)
- Secondary Mathematics Grades (6-12)
- Generalist Grades (EC-4)
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Pershing Middle School - Houston ISD
08.2021 - Current
High School Counselor
Manvel High School - Alvin ISD
01.2010 - 06.2021
High School Counselor
Booker T. Washington High School - Houston ISD
08.2008 - 07.2010
Mathematics Teacher/Department Chairperson
Holland Middle School - Houston ISD
08.2006 - 06.2008
Algebra 2/Geometry Teacher
Pearland High School - Pearland ISD
08.2005 - 06.2006
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Saint Anne Catholic School - Diocese Of GLV-HOU
08.2004 - 06.2005
Alternative Certification Teacher Specialist
Houston ISD
08.2002 - 07.2004
Algebra 1/Algebra 2/PreCalculus Teacher
E. L. Furr High School - Houston ISD
08.1999 - 06.2002
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
McReynolds Middle School - Houston ISD
10.1998 - 07.1999
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Southeastern Louisiana University