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Holly Burleson

Flower Mound,TX

Summary

Professional School Counselor highly responsive to the unique developmental needs of school aged students. Design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes by connecting the school counseling program to the academic mission and the school improvement plan all while following the Texas Model. Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Argyle Middle School Argyle ISD
07.2022 - Current

Develop and adhere to a school counseling program in alignment with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program.. Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school. Facilitate constructive and regular communications between educators and parents. Help connect students and families with external resources, improve parental engagement and increase support for school staff all through collaboration with community partners.

School Counselor

McKamy Middle School Lewisville ISD
06.2018 - 05.2022

Develop and adhere to a school counseling program in alignment with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school. Facilitate constructive and regular communications between educators and parents. Help connect students and families with external resources, improve parental engagement and increase support for school staff all through collaboration with community partners.

Teacher ELA/Teen Leadership

McKamy Middle School Lewisville ISD
08.2016 - 06.2018

Design and implement engaging lessons to students in ELA and Teen Leadership. Differentiate for student success. Establish positive rapport with students and parents through constant communication and relationship building. Effective collaborator and communicator.

School Counselor Intern

Argyle ISD
01.2016 - 04.2016

Design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model that focuses on helping all students attain academic, personal/social, and career development. Counsel students in grades 5-6, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, anxiety, bullying, and anger. Direct and co-lead weekly guidance lessons, update 504 paperwork, and maintain communication with parents.

Teacher7th Grade English Language Arts

Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2008 - 06.2013

Designed and implemented lesson plans for students at different learning levels. Utilized a variety of lesson methods including cooperative learning, projects, discussion, thinking maps, and Avid strategies to create a successful learning environment for all students.

TeacherContent Mastery

Springtown ISD
08.2006 - 08.2008
Differentiated lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans. Collaborated with General Ed teachers to ensure students were successful in the classroom. Responsible for Special Education paperwork and attending ARDS.

Education

Master's of Education - School Counseling

Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, Texas
2002

Skills

  • Campus Leadership Team Member
  • Highly Organized
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Effective Leader
  • Strong Collaborator
  • Academic Advising
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planner
  • Program Development and Management
  • Crisis Intervention

Accomplishments

CREST Award 2020

CREST Award 2021

CREST Award 2023

Certification

Texas School Counselor Certificate EC-12

Texas Educator Certificate Generalist EC-4

Texas Educator Certificate Generalist 4-8

Texas Educator Certificate Special Education EC-12

Texas Educator Certificate Speech Communications 7-12

Timeline

School Counselor

Argyle Middle School Argyle ISD
07.2022 - Current

School Counselor

McKamy Middle School Lewisville ISD
06.2018 - 05.2022

Teacher ELA/Teen Leadership

McKamy Middle School Lewisville ISD
08.2016 - 06.2018

School Counselor Intern

Argyle ISD
01.2016 - 04.2016

Teacher7th Grade English Language Arts

Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2008 - 06.2013

TeacherContent Mastery

Springtown ISD
08.2006 - 08.2008

Master's of Education - School Counseling

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Wesleyan University

Texas School Counselor Certificate EC-12

Texas Educator Certificate Generalist EC-4

Texas Educator Certificate Generalist 4-8

Texas Educator Certificate Special Education EC-12

Texas Educator Certificate Speech Communications 7-12

Holly Burleson