Kathleen Zamora Anaya
Tucson
Summary
Knowledgeable school counselor with solid background in fostering student well-being and emotional growth. Developed and implemented effective programs to support students' social and emotional development. Demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community resources to address student needs effectively.
- Conducted assessments to identify students requiring additional support services or interventions.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Coordinated college and career fairs for students, exposing them to a range of post-secondary opportunities.
Certified Elementary Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2001 - 05.2022
- Grades 5-8
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
- Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
- Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
- Maintain grade books.
- Communicate with parents
- Collaborate with team members weekly on curriculum, students, and events
Education
Master's of Education School Counseling - School Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
05.2001
Skills
- Lesson planning/ Classroom management
- Career exploration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Individual and group counseling
- Advocacy
- Special education support
- Bullying prevention
- Needs assessment/Data analysis
- Referral coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
Leadership
- School-wide Career Day
- Self-Care/Mental Health Awareness
- Community Building
- Family Engagement
- Physical Activity
- Teacher Development
- Character Education
- Wellness Program
- 504 Planning
- Continued Professional Development
Certification
- QPR Institute Training (Suicide Prevention) - October 2023
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Certified Elementary Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2001 - 05.2022
Master's of Education School Counseling - School Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University