Jassitte Gibson
Pearland
Summary
Dedicated counselor skilled in providing mental health support, crisis response, and fostering student development through individual and group sessions. Expert in building rapport and knowledgeable in Title I compliance, contributing to student success by facilitating communication and conflict resolution. Organized team player committed to bridging community resources and enhancing educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Rhodes School for the Performing Arts
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored student attendance, behavior, and academic progress to identify students needing additional support.
- Maintained confidential student records and documented counseling sessions in compliance with school policies.
- Referred students and families to outside community resources, therapists, and support services when needed.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Assisted students in developing conflict resolution, coping, and decision-making skills.
- Created a Crisis Intervention Binder for the campus
- Conducted Suicide and Behavioral Threat Assessments
- Knowledgeable in Title I requirements and compliance procedures
- Worked directly under our Parent, Family, Engagement specialist and collaborated on different ways to include the community within our school
- Facilitated restorative circles to help students build communication skills, repair peer relationships, and resolve conflicts in a positive manner
School Counseling Intern
Lakeview Elementary
Sugar Land, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Perform school counselor duties such as building rapport, meeting with students and contacting parents
- Lead guidance lessons for students about kindness, making friends and communication skills
- Created lunch bunch groups for small group counseling in first grade.
- Individually counseling numerous students on topics such as bullying, depression, anxiety and relationships
- Attend appropriate meetings as a counselor in training such as 504, IEP, and Special Education
Teacher- Prek, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Dulles Elementary School
Sugar Land, TX
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Team leader 2018-2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and restorative practices
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Monitored student progress through assessments and data-driven instruction
- Collaborated with grade-level teams and administration to improve academic outcomes
- Organized and supervised school events, field trips, and extracurricular activities
School Counselor Practicum
Lakeview Elementary
Sugar Land, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed school counselor duties such as building rapport, meeting with students and contacting parents
- Led individual and small group counseling sessions with grades K-5
- Led guidance lessons in 1st grade about making friends and making good choices
- Built rapport and relationships with students and parents
Teacher- Kindergarten
Lakeview Elementary
Sugar Land, TX
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior
- Designed engaging lessons that promoted critical thinking and student participation
- Incorporated hands-on activities, cooperative learning, and technology into lessons
- Used formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and improve performance
Education
Master in Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2013
Skills
- Mental health support
- Self-care strategies
- Building rapport
- Knowledge of Title I compliance
- Crisis response
- Counseling
- Extremely organized
- Dedicated team player
- Restorative circles
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent and family engagement
Timeline
Counselor
Rhodes School for the Performing Arts
08.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Lakeview Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
School Counselor Practicum
Lakeview Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher- Prek, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Dulles Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2023
Teacher- Kindergarten
Lakeview Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2015
Master in Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grambling State University
Memberships
American School Counselor Association 2022- Present