Holly Badman
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Results-focused School Counselor and team facilitator adept in coordinating and instituting IEP and 504 plans, SEL Lessons, and Youth Mental Health Trainer. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Seasoned Educator offering two years experience in educational leadership. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
School Counselor
Sarasota Schools
Sarasota, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- 504 Coordinator / facilitator
Assistant Principal
Brazosport Independent School District
Clute, TX
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Event Planning
10th Grade ELA Teacher & Swim Coach
Galveston ISD
Galveston, TX
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Athletic Honor Teacher 7x in 2 years (student vote)
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Sponsored an after school student led group
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
9th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dickinson ISD
Dickinson, TX
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Humble ISD
Humble, TX
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Grant recipient for technology in classroom
- Color Guard Director
- Teacher of the Month September 2013
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX12.2015
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Columbia College
Columbia, SC12.2004
Pre-nursing Certificate - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC2000
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Policy Implementation
- Personnel Management
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Personnel Reviews
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Positive Learning Environment
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Student Needs Assessments
- Crisis Management
- Diverse Population, Title One
Certification
- ESL, ELA/Reading, School Counselor, ESE, and Principal Certified
- Non-Crisis Intervention Prevention
- FEMA
- TWIC
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Languages
Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
School Counselor
Sarasota Schools
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Brazosport Independent School District
07.2019 - 05.2021
10th Grade ELA Teacher & Swim Coach
Galveston ISD
08.2017 - 07.2019
9th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dickinson ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
Special Education Resource Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of St Thomas
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Columbia College
Pre-nursing Certificate - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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