Kacie Smith
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Experienced high school math teacher and special education instructional support teacher seeking my first position as a school counselor. Recently graduated with a master’s degree and earned my School Counseling Certification. Passionate about helping and guiding adolescents, so I am eager to fulfill that desire in the role of a school counselor. With 19 years of experience in education, I have gained extensive knowledge in the field. Years of coaching have allowed me to mentor, guide, coach, and support students beyond teaching in the classroom. Transitioning from a classroom teacher to a school counselor is an opportunity I greatly appreciate and eagerly anticipate. Compassionate and knowledgeable, I possess the necessary skills to help students achieve their educational goals and personal well-being. Providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling to all students while being sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences, I will effectively contribute to the objectives of the counseling program. Committed to working with and influencing students to become their best selves and successful young adults as they plan for graduation and their futures in the real world.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Dickinson High School
01.2010 - Current
- Geometry, Algebraic Reasoning, Math Models, Algebra 1
- Special Education: Instruction Support Teacher
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Mentored and supported struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to increased confidence and success in mathematics.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Athletic Coach
Dickinson High School
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Girls High School Assistant Varsity & Head JV Basketball Coach (4 years)
- Girls High School Assistant Varsity & JV Track Coach (3 years)
- Girls High School Head Cross Country Coach (1 year)
- Boys High School AAU Basketball Co-Coach for Bayou Ballers during off-season/summer (1 year - 2016)
Math Teacher
Midwest City High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Algebra 1 and Intermediate Algebra
Basketball Coach
Midwest City High School
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Girls High School Assistant Varsity & Head JV Basketball Coach (3 years)
- Reached the State Tournament each year finishing as Runner-Up for the first two years and then as State Champions the third year.
- Boys High School AAU Basketball Co-Coach for OKC Ballers during off-season/summer (5 years)
Education
Master’s Degree - Counseling & Develop – School Counseling MED-AMSC
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Exercise Fitness Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2005
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Effective communication skills
- Technology sufficient (google, microsoft, skyward, and more)
- Positive & motivational attitude
- Logical decision-making skills
- Familiar with basic computer functions
- Self-motivated & driven
- Time management skills
- Takes initiative & responsible
- Builds rapport & relationships with students
- Passion for helping and guiding adolescence
- Team collaboration
- Collaborates well with parents and guardians
- Community engagement
- Counseling skills & mental health support
- Adolescent counseling & development
- College & career guidance counseling
- Crisis response & intervention techniques
- Group counseling
- Needs assessments & interventions
- Conflict resolution & emotional support
- Solution-focused counseling
- Student advocacy
- Self-care strategies
- Bridge between students, teachers, parents, and admin
Certification
Texas Education Agency Certifications:
- School Counselor (Grades EC - 12)
- Mathematics (8 – 12)
- Mathematics (4 – 8)
- Special Education (EC – 12)
Memberships in Professional Organizations
American School Counselor Association (2024 - present)
References
- Fleceia Comeaux, Former Dickinson High School Basketball Coach, 281-236-9040
- Sara File, Clear Creek High School, Secondary Math Teacher, 281-508-1678, skeeton@gmail.com
- Evelyn Mills, Former Educator/Administrator, Dickinson ISD, 713-816-8813, Emills72@gmail.com
- Erica Pineda, School Counselor, Site Supervisor, Dickinson High School, 281-229-6407, epineda@dickinsonisd.org
- Courtney Ramirez, Dickinson High School, Principal, 281-229-6561, cramirez@dickinsonisd.org
- Cara Reyes, Dickinson High School, Assistant Principal, 281-229-6453, creyes1@dickinsonisd.org
- Jason Wilson, Dickinson High School, Boy’s Head Basketball Coach, 832-221-8079, Jwilson1@dickinsonisd.org
Timeline
Athletic Coach
Dickinson High School
01.2010 - 01.2016
Math Teacher
Dickinson High School
01.2010 - Current
Math Teacher
Midwest City High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Basketball Coach
Midwest City High School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - Exercise Fitness Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Master’s Degree - Counseling & Develop – School Counseling MED-AMSC
Lamar University
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