Dedicated and resilient teacher, counselor, advisor experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Committed to assist and guide students in their academic, personal growth and development leading towards student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor/Counselor
The Goodwill Excel Center
12.2023 - 04.2024
Guided students toward academic success through managing and monitoring student information (i.e, credits, tracking state testing)
Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Maintained a suitable number of students per class by scheduling students appropriately
Assisted the Campus Director to build a Master Schedule that meets the needs of students
Provided support, work closely, and maintain open communication with staff and students to support student success
Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
Guidance School Counselor (PK3-1st)
Victoria I.S.D
07.2021 - 11.2021
Created/changed student schedules and balancing of classes using Skyward
Responsible for students in 504 and ESL
Mediator for students/teachers/parents
Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
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.
Guidance School Counselor (7th-12th)
Woodsboro I.S.D.
07.2018 - 12.2018
Created/changed student schedules and balancing of classes using Skyward
Responsible for students in 504 and STAAR testing
Monitored students' grades/transcripts (school and dual-credit classes)
Responsible for reminders to students for ACT, SAT, PSAT, ASVAB, ApplyTexas, FAFSA, scholarships
Attended ARDS/developed 4-6-year graduation plans
Set up student/parent workshops (financial aid/college visits)
Mediator for students/teachers/parents
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.
Special Education Teacher
Calhoun County I.S.D.
02.2017 - 12.2017
Taught grades PK-8 ELAR resource setting
Taught Career & College Readiness class to 8th grade
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Prepared required reports and maintained all appropriate records
Case manager for a caseload of students in Special Education
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education/General Education Homebound Teacher
Calallen I.S.D.
01.2012 - 06.2016
Taught grades PK-12th in a one-to-one homebound setting
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Served as liaison between the school and the home for instructional services
Case manager for a caseload of students in Special Education
Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting lessons to individual learning styles.
Special Education Homebound Teacher
Alice I.S.D.
01.2010 - 06.2012
Taught grades PK-12th students in a one-to-one homebound setting
Technology is embedded with lesson in order to provide additional practice on skills (IPAD applications/computer programs (LearningUpgrade, OdysseyWare, IXL)
Prepared required reports and maintained all appropriate records
Participated in ARD meetings when appropriate
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Special Education Life Skills/Inclusion/ESY/Homebound Teacher
Refugio I.S.D.
01.2005 - 06.2008
Taught basic academic and life process skills in a Life Skills(self-contained) setting grades 9-12 with students ranging from ID, OHI, VI, SLD, ED, and TBI