Itzia Oscos
Professional School Counselor
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of counseling, crisis management, and case management. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with stakeholders to strategize for solutions. Aiming to leverage and adapt skill set to successfully integrate into an MTSS Specialist role within FWISD. Fast-paced learner seeking exciting new career opportunity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
South Hills Elementary, Fort, ISD - Elementary
Fort Worth, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Counsel and refer individuals, groups, families, and communities regarding factors that affect their social-emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
- Analyze and organize student data to optimize learning potential.
- Train and mentor incoming counselors through monthly meetings based on required skills needed, policy, and procedure changes.
- Serve as liaison between students, parents/guardians, schools, child protective services, partial hospitalization clinics, and doctors.
- Maintain 504 plans, case history records, prepare growth reports, and schedule meetings to address stakeholder needs.
- Consult with stakeholders to identify concerns in effort to implement solutions.
- Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and educational tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
- Schedule and lead guidance lessons that provide help with life, social, and emotional skills.
Early Childhood Educator
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, United States
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Instruct students individually and in groups; adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities.
- Observe and evaluate student's academic performance, behavior, and social development.
- Identify children showing signs of academic, emotional, developmental, or behavioral concerns, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Texas
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Christian University
05.2015
Skills
- Fluent Spanish-speaker
- Leadership and project management experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Advanced understanding of office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Well versed in Branching Minds
- Crisis Intervention
- Needs Identification
- Academic planning
Accomplishments
Certified Professional School Counselor, Critical Incident Stress Management, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Early Childhood Educator, Bilingual Generalist
References
Cynthia Flores
Assistant Principal
South Hills Elementary, FWISD
3009 Bilglade Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 814-5800
cynthia.flores1@fwisd.org
Cynthia Flores will be able to speak about my work ethic and project management skills.
Melissa Russell
Principal
South Hills Elementary, FWISD
3009 Bilglade Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 814-5800
melissa.russell@fwisd.org
Melissa Russell and I have worked together for almost eight years. She can vouch for my problem solving skills, dedication, and relationship-building skills.
Timeline
School Counselor
South Hills Elementary, Fort, ISD - Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Fort Worth ISD
08.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Texas
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Christian University