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Education
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Certification
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Jennifer Haro

McAllen
Jennifer Haro

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable educator skilled in using empathy and emotional intelligence to create a positive classroom environment. Expert in leveraging student feedback to design engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and individual strengths and weaknesses. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through innovative teaching strategies and supportive methods. Passionate about cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that inspires students to achieve their full potential.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Stride/K-12

5th -9th Grade School Counselor
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Meet quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plans and post-secondary options
  • Review transcripts and academic documentation for new and returning students
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to develop four-year graduation plans
  • Audit student schedules for graduation eligibility based on school and state policies
  • Assists students with course placement, including recommendations for Advanced Placement (AP) and enrichment pathways
  • Provides short-term counseling and refers students for long-term support when necessary
  • Deliver classroom instruction based on SEL standards

IDEA Public Schools

6th- 10th Grade School Counselor
07.2018 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Provided counseling program services to students.
  • Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
  • Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
  • Developed automated testing to increase efficiency and accuracy of test procedures.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students in need of RTI, 504 and Special Education.
  • English Language Learner Coordinator

IDEA Public Schools

4/5th Grade Reading Interventionist
08.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Taught Decoding B1, B2, and C to individual and small groups.
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.

IDEA Public Schools

3rd Grade ELA Teacher
07.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Assessed submitted class assignments for conformance with instructions and understanding of material, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and text.

Progreso West Elementary

2nd Grade Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Master of Arts from School Counseling
12-2016

University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
12-2010

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Guidance for individual and family needs
  • Targeted instructional support
  • Crisis management
  • Student counseling
  • Solutions-focused

Certification

  • School Counselor Certification
  • Generalist EC-6
  • Bilingual Generalist EC-6

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

5th -9th Grade School Counselor

Stride/K-12
07.2022 - Current

6th- 10th Grade School Counselor

IDEA Public Schools
07.2018 - 11.2021

4/5th Grade Reading Interventionist

IDEA Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018

3rd Grade ELA Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
07.2015 - 05.2017

2nd Grade Teacher

Progreso West Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2015

Lamar University

Master of Arts from School Counseling

University of Texas–Pan American

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

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