Gretchen Deveaux
Hockley,TX
Summary
Experienced secondary educator and counseling professional (LPC-Associate) dedicated to supporting high school students’ academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and personal development. Skilled in student advocacy, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and MTSS, with a proven ability to build trusting relationships, guide students through academic and personal challenges, and collaborate with families and school staff. Passionate about helping students build resilience, manage stress, and achieve both academic and personal goals
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher / AP Language & Composition Teacher
Cypress Park High School
08.2017 - Current
- Support the academic, emotional, and behavioral development of diverse high school students through relationship-centered practices.
- Build trusting relationships with students and families that promote resilience, confidence, and long-term success.
- Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies that strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Mentored students facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions, facilitating connections to campus and community resources for enhanced support.
- Collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop interventions that support student well-being and achievement.
- Utilized student performance and behavioral data to identify needs and implement targeted interventions, monitoring progress to improve student outcomes.
- Serve as a collaborative instructional leader committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Prepared students for college-level coursework by promoting executive functioning skills, organization, self-advocacy, and goal-setting strategies.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Ascent Psychotherapy Center
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided supervised individual, adolescent, and couples counseling in an outpatient mental health setting.
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and gathered psychosocial histories to inform treatment planning.
- Developed individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on client needs and clinical assessments.
- Applied evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and person-centered techniques to support client progress.
- Supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and career-related challenges.
- Ensured accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment updates to uphold ethical and legal standards while facilitating effective treatment.
- Collaborated with clinical supervisors to ensure quality care and continued professional growth.
- Built strong therapeutic relationships that fostered resilience, emotional regulation, healthy coping strategies, and client progress.
- Involved family members and support systems in treatment process to strengthen client support and improve overall outcomes.
English Teacher
Cypress Fair Banks ISD
Cypress, Texas
01.2001 - 05.2008
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills among students.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to strengthen school-home partnerships and communication.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX01-2002
Skills
Academic Advising & Goal Setting
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
MTSS Student Advocacy & Support
Individual & Small Group Guidance
Crisis Awareness & Conflict Resolution
Classroom & Behavior Management
Career & Life Transition Counseling
Parent & Family Collaboration
Advanced Placement Student Support
Culturally Responsive Communication
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Texas
- Texas School Counselor Certification
- Texas English Language Arts Certification (Grades 812)
Timeline
High School English Teacher / AP Language & Composition Teacher
Cypress Park High School
08.2017 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Ascent Psychotherapy Center
01.2017 - 10.2018
English Teacher
Cypress Fair Banks ISD
01.2001 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Prairie View A&M University