JULIE TRUJILLO
LOXAHATCHEE
Summary
Compassionate, caring and empathetic professional who is respectful of and sensitive to the needs of others. Believes that every student can learn and succeed. Collaborative and positively communicative with all stakeholders. Understands the significance and power of listening. Zealous and proactive in the teaching and school counseling professions. Confident in ability to succeed; a lifelong learner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Catapult Learning Center
01.2026 - Current
- Developed individualized counseling plans to address student needs and promote academic success.
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance social skills and emotional wellbeing among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments for diverse learners.
- Implemented school-wide programs focused on mental health awareness and resilience building.
- Conducted assessments to identify student challenges and recommend appropriate interventions.
6-8th Grade School Counselor
Polo Park Middle School
Wellington, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates all parent conferences, meetings and consultations
- Makes presentations to parents, faculty, and staff.
- In school and traveling
- Provides Individual counseling to students and parents (as needed)
- Provides student group counseling sessions & mediations
- McKinney Vento (homeless) liaison
- All scheduling placement/changes/concerns
- Grades/Academic track & concerns
- High school planning and preparation
- Addresses all attendance/truancy concerns
- 504 Coordinator
- School Based Team (SBT) leader
- State testing coordinator (as needed)
Interim School Counselor
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
Royal Palm Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
English Teacher
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Taught English Advanced and Regular 6th & 7th grades (2015-2018); taught ESOL English 6th, 7th & 8th grades; (2018-2020); taught Social & Emotional Learning 6th, 7th & 8th grades (2020-2021); taught Creative Writing 6th & 7th grades (2020-2021)
- Highly Effective Teacher rating 4 out of 6 years (except 1st year of teaching and COVID (exempt) year) with student majority meeting or exceeding growth expectations.
- Conducted before school writing tutoring sessions for struggling students
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through various communication tools
- Utilized Google platforms as an online tool for communication, sharing resources, and online assignments.
- Active participant in Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
- Mentored SBT and MTSS Tiered students daily.
Substitute Teacher
School District of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
08.2014 - 05.2015
Student English Teacher
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Loxahatchee, FL
01.2014 - 05.2014
Education
Master of Arts in Education - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University
12-2021
Bachelor of Arts in English - Secondary English Education
Florida Atlantic University
05-2014
Associate in Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
05-2011
Skills
- Student Information Systems (SIS) Gateway
- Google platforms: Meet, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Forms, Slides, etc
- Microsoft platforms: Powerpoint, Word, Excel
- Apple platforms: Keynote, Pages, Numbers
- Monique Burr Foundation Curriculum
- Wraparound Services
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Compassionate
- Empathy development
Affiliations
- Florida School Counseling Association (FSCA)
- American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society since 2012
Certification
- Guidance Counseling PK-12 - Florida - Valid through 2029-06-30
- English Grades 6-12 Professional Certification – Florida – Valid through 2029-06-30
- ESOL - Valid through 2029-06-30
Timeline
School Counselor
Catapult Learning Center
01.2026 - Current
6-8th Grade School Counselor
Polo Park Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Interim School Counselor
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
English Teacher
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
School District of Palm Beach County
08.2014 - 05.2015
Student English Teacher
Seminole Ridge Community High School
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts in English - Secondary English Education
Florida Atlantic University
Associate in Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
Master of Arts in Education - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University