Joy Gutierrez
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting students. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Counselor
Harlingen CISD-Keys Academy & Health Professions
Harlingen, TX
07.2010 - 06.2022
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions on specific topics, as needed.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist students in recognizing and redirecting poor behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent harm.
- Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
- Assist students with college applications, financial aid and scholarships.
- Administered college readiness exams (ACT, PSAT, SAT, TSI)
- Plan celebration assemblies: quarterly recognitions, attendance recognition, top 10 banquets, scholarship ceremony, graduation.
CTE Counselor
Harlingen CISD-Harlingen South High School
Harlingen, TX
07.2002 - 06.2010
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Guided students through career pathways,
- Developed goal oriented plans for students to graduate.
- Registered students for articulated and dual courses.
- Administered college readiness exams.
- Worked closely with college recruiters to streamline high school to college transition.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information on careers by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Scheduled community and college presenters to meet with students on labor demands and salary.
- Held parent meetings on various topics
- Assisted with banquets and ceremonies for students and parents.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Head Counselor
Rio Hondo High School
Rio Hondo, TX
08.1995 - 06.2002
- Helping students develop academic plans that match their strengths and their skills.
- Communicating and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administration about students progress.
- Analyzing student performance in the classroom.
- Build non-judgemental relationships based on trust and respect.
- Helping school administrators plan and carry out school ceremonies
- Offered guidance and advice for students through class presentations.
- Provided individual counseling services for students
Counselor
Weslaco ISD - A.N. "Tony" Rico Elementary
Weslaco, TX
08.1993 - 06.1995
- Provide instruction to students focusing on mindsets and behaviors for success.
- Assess student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future. Career awareness
- Provide professional assistance and support to students or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success.
- Assist with support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.
- Help school administration with planning and implementing school activities.
Teacher
Weslaco - Airport Elementary
Weslaco, TX
08.1990 - 06.1993
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Texas. Pan American
Edinburg, Texas12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Texas Pan American
Brownsville08.1990
Skills
- Communications theory
- Case management proficiency
- Academic counseling
- Learning disability awareness
- Intervention planning
- Public speaking ability
- Crisis Response
- Needs assessment
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Skilled in intake interviewing
Timeline
Head Counselor
Harlingen CISD-Keys Academy & Health Professions
07.2010 - 06.2022
CTE Counselor
Harlingen CISD-Harlingen South High School
07.2002 - 06.2010
Head Counselor
Rio Hondo High School
08.1995 - 06.2002
Counselor
Weslaco ISD - A.N. "Tony" Rico Elementary
08.1993 - 06.1995
Teacher
Weslaco - Airport Elementary
08.1990 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Texas. Pan American
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Texas Pan American
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