Julie Trujillo
Loxahatchee,FL
Summary
Ambitious educator and school counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Tireless in the pursuit of student advocacy and student voice. Gifted in differentiated teaching techniques, lesson creation, and counseling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Provided guidance regarding college admissions process including scholarship applications, financial aid options and application deadlines.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with faculty members to discuss student progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Monitored students' academic performance and progress, identifying those at risk of failing or dropping out.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
English Teacher
School District of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2015 - 12.2021
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2014
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-2011
Skills
- Student counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Referral networking
- Documentation management
- College admissions guidance
- Academic advising
- Crisis management
- Empathetic communication
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Career guidance
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Student engagement
- Essay writing instruction
- Vocabulary expansion
- Creative writing
Certification
Florida Department of Education Number 1250734
Professional Licenses:
- English Grades 6-12 Valid through 06/30/2029
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Valid through 06/30/2029
- School Counseling Grades PK-12 Valid through 06/30/2029
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
06.2022 - 06.2025
English Teacher
School District of Palm Beach County
06.2015 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
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