Jessica Salinas
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Driven School Counselor with extensive experience at Vanguard Academy Charter School and PSJA ISD, specializing in crisis intervention, career advising/planning, and Dual Credit. Demonstrated success in improving student academic outcomes and fostering strong parent-teacher collaborations. Skilled in individual counseling and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring a compassionate approach to student development and achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Vanguard Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Continued my working relationships with STC personnel and was an easy transition since I had previously worked with them in PSJA ISD
School Counselor
PJSA ISD
10.2012 - 07.2021
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Was actively monitoring students working on Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment courses and kept track after each semester
- Kept a positive working relationship/partnership with many STC/UTRGV personnel
Teacher
PSJA ISD
08.2005 - 10.2012
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling & Guidance
University of Pan American (UTRGV)
Edinburg, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies With Minor Bilingual
University of Pan American (UTRGV)
Edinburg, TX05.2005
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TX05.2002
Skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Career advising/planning
- Individual Counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Academic Support
- Career guidance
- Compassionate
- Solutions-focused
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dual Credt Advisement and Tracking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
Vanguard Academy
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor
PJSA ISD
10.2012 - 07.2021
Teacher
PSJA ISD
08.2005 - 10.2012
Master of Education - Counseling & Guidance
University of Pan American (UTRGV)
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies With Minor Bilingual
University of Pan American (UTRGV)
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
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