Certified Grief Coach/ Insight Coach Practicioner
Fran Golman
Self
Dallas,TX
6
Certifications
27
Years of experience
Classroom Facilitator with a Texas Teaching Certificate guiding 5+ students per day ages 3-7 with sensory disabilities in a therapeutic occupational therapy day school setting. Partners with occupational therapists to deliver sensory-based learning and child-led activities that support regulation, engagement, and early skill development. Brings a steady classroom presence shaped by special education, preschool, and counseling-adjacent work.
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ Student Training
- Monitored IEP check-ins weekly with cooperating teachers to track summer progress.
- Supported [number] student goals weekly in the resource room through individualized academic instruction.
- Adapted instruction in algebra, geometry, English, communications, and biology to match individual learning needs.
- Provided inclusion support for secondary students by reinforcing classroom expectations and supporting participation.
- Used progress monitoring and student assessment to adjust supports and address changing academic needs.
Certified Grief Coach/ Insight Coach Practicioner
1 Year 6 Months- Guide clients through grief-related conversations with a calm, empathetic, and structured coaching approach.
- Develop personalized coaching plans that address emotional needs, short-term goals, and practical next steps.
- Maintain confidential client records and session notes to support consistent follow-through.
- Listen actively to client concerns and respond with practical, nonjudgmental support.
Classroom Facilitator
11 Months- Guided [number]% of daily sessions through child-led instruction aligned to therapeutic goals.
- Delivered sensory-based instruction alongside the occupational therapist to support therapeutic classroom routines.
- Adapted lesson plans to match student needs and reinforce engagement across developmental activities.
- Applied differentiated instruction to support attention, participation, and progress for young learners.
Special Education /General lEducation Substitute Teacher EC-12
4 Years- Adapted curriculum materials to match classroom goals, student readiness, and changing support needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted support strategies based on observation, feedback, and classroom performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to support inclusion settings and maintain consistent classroom participation.
- Documented student needs, classroom observations, and instructional updates for instructional continuity.
Learning Specialist
1 Year- Developed lesson planning to deliver targeted math and reading support across multiple grade levels.
- Adapted curriculum materials to match student needs in both pull-out and classroom inclusion assignments.
- Used differentiated instruction to reinforce comprehension, participation, and classroom independence.
Permanent Substitute
1 Year- Adapted classroom materials and directions to support differentiated instruction across diverse preschool learning needs.
- Observed student participation and shared feedback with lead teachers to support assessment and progress monitoring.
- Reinforced inclusion support during group activities, helping children stay engaged and follow classroom expectations.
Special Education Coordinator
1 Year- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for computer-oriented classrooms, aligning instruction with student needs.
- Coordinated special education services across elementary and secondary programs, keeping placement, supports, and services organized.
- Reviewed individualized curriculum with state education officials and maintained compliance with IEP standards.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
1 Year- Sent 5 weekly parent newsletters to share classroom updates, upcoming activities, and home support ideas.
- Developed [number] daily lesson plans aligned with language arts, math, science, and social studies themes.
- Adapted classroom activities to support four- and five-year-olds across core subjects and extended special-interest projects.
- Participated in bi-weekly cluster meetings and monthly staff development sessions to coordinate instruction with preschool colleagues.
- Supported child-led learning through hands-on activities that reinforced classroom routines, engagement, and early academic skills.
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Education Program
1 Year- Assessed student needs and maintained special education documentation for primary and intermediate learners with mental health and learning disabilities.
- Delivered instruction in math, language arts, reading, science, social studies, and social skills through differentiated lesson planning.
- Provided after-school tutoring, inclusion support, and schoolwide participation while reinforcing behavior goals for fourth-grade general education students.
Member Advocate III
4 Months- Provided employee assistance support with a calm, professional approach during sensitive phone-based conversations.
- Supported corporate client contracts through organized records, reliable follow-up, and detailed management services.
- Recognized for strong customer service, dependable work ethic, and clear communication in a fast-paced office setting.
Triage Specialist
5 Months- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
Practicum Student Counselor
6 Months- Designed counseling activities tailored to client needs and group goals for diverse age groups and presenting concerns.
- Applied curriculum adaptation and differentiated instruction to shape age-appropriate therapeutic exercises and discussion prompts.
- Built rapport with children, families, and adults to support participation, comfort, and continuity in counseling sessions.
Hospice Graduate Program Volunteer
1 Year 3 Months- Offered consistent companionship during meals and visits to reduce isolation for hospice patients.
- Assisted with dietary needs by helping patients eat and follow comfort-focused meal routines.
- Helped patients with mobility and exercise needs to promote daily comfort and activity.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
1 Year 2 Months- Strengthen drug and alcohol education curriculum through lesson planning and curriculum adaptation aligned to client needs.
- Administer substance abuse screenings and interpret results to guide counseling and referral decisions.
- Coordinate with legal officials and coalition partners to manage case processing and education program support.
Mental Health Worker
3 Months- Documented daily patient progress notes to support consistent care coordination and treatment follow-up.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, meals, and basic personal care.
- Assisted with discharge procedures and referrals to help transition patients to appropriate aftercare.
Children of Divorce Group Leader
9 Months- Co-led weekly support groups serving 5-10 adolescents experiencing family divorce.
- Facilitated adolescent support groups with consistent, age-appropriate structure and clear group expectations.
- Adapted activities to participant needs using differentiated instruction and lesson planning techniques.
- Received an outstanding volunteer award for dependable service and strong engagement with families.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
GPA: 3.94
Bachelor of Science - School of Family and Consumer Resources, Minor in Speech and Hearing Science
Skills
Lesson planning
Curriculum adaptation
Differentiated instruction
Student assessment
Progress monitoring
Data-based instruction
IEP development
ARD meeting coordination
Special education documentation
Behavior intervention plans
Inclusion support
Sensory-based instruction
Certification
Certified Excellence Grief Recovery Certification
Timeline
Classroom Facilitator
My Foundations School
09.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Certified Grief Coach/ Insight Coach Practicioner
Self
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Special Education /General lEducation Substitute Teacher EC-12
Levine Academy of Dallas/Richardson ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Learning Specialist
Levine Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Permanent Substitute
Temple Emanuel Pre-School
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Special Education Coordinator
Learning Matters Educational Group, E-Institute
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Temple Emanuel Pre-School
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Education Program
Moss Haven Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Member Advocate III
Horizon Health Cooperation
04.2005 - 08.2005Read More
Triage Specialist
Columbia Green Oaks Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2005Read More
Practicum Student Counselor
Galaxy Counseling Center
01.2004 - 07.2004Read More
Hospice Graduate Program Volunteer
Odyssey Healthcare
01.2003 - 04.2004Read More
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
Genesis Counseling Associates
03.2001 - 05.2002Read More
Mental Health Worker
Columbia Green Oaks Hospital
12.2000 - 03.2001Read More
Children of Divorce Group Leader
Family Counseling Agency
08.1999 - 05.2000Read More
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science from School of Family and Consumer Resources, Minor in Speech and Hearing Science
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Amberton University
Master of Arts from Professional Counseling
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Special Education Teacher/ Student Training
West Junior High School
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