Kelly Ross
San Antonio
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with over 21 years of experience in diverse environments, including educational and correctional settings. Demonstrates expertise in career readiness and conflict resolution, effectively implementing data-driven strategies to enhance academic and emotional outcomes. Committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that promotes personal growth and resilience, consistently achieving significant improvements in well-being and client satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisor
Windham School District
03.2020 - Current
- Guide incarcerated students with personalized support, enhancing academic success and well-being
- Analyze data to tailor interventions, boosting retention and performance
- Implement strategies for career readiness, decreasing recidivism rates
- Address diverse needs with creative programs, refining based on feedback
- Provide compassionate guidance, fostering a supportive learning environment for the incarcerated adult student
- Cultivate a nurturing learning environment, offering personalized guidance to enhance the adult students' academic and personal growth, resulting in improved retention rates
- Continuously refine advisory strategies based on student feedback and outcomes, driving significant improvements in academic achievement and student satisfaction
- Foster student success through personalized and individualized guidance, enhancing academic performance and well-being
- Implement data-driven interventions, resulting in improved recidivism rates
- Cultivate a supportive learning environment, working closely with faculty to provide comprehensive student support
- Facilitate peer mentoring programs, fostering community
- Cultivate an inclusive learning environment, offering tailored guidance to boost students' academic and personal growth, enhancing retention rates
- Provided the adult male, incarcerated students with one-on-one social emotional counseling, skills and training
- Provided the incarcerated student with individualized mental health counseling within the school setting
Therapist
BetterHelp
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Virtual therapy platform
- Virtual therapy platform
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided therapy to diverse clients, enhancing emotional well-being and achieving measurable progress
- Conducted individual and group sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to address mental health issues, resulting in positive client outcomes
- Provided compassionate therapy sessions, fostering emotional growth and resilience in clients
- Implemented tailored treatment plans, resulting in improved mental well-being
- Conducted thorough assessments, identifying root causes of mental health issues
- Developed data-driven strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes and client satisfaction
School Based Mental Health Facilitator (PBIS)
South San Antonio ISD
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Utilized evidence-based practices to support emotional and behavioral development
- Provided therapeutic support to children and adolescents, fostering emotional growth and resilience
- Developed tailored treatment plans, achieving positive outcomes for clients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex mental health issues
Elementary School Counselor
South San Antonio I.S.D.
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Implemented counseling programs, resulting in enhanced student engagement and resilience
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student needs, fostering a supportive environment
- Reduced behavioral incidents through targeted interventions
- Improved student attendance rates by addressing underlying issues and creating supportive action plans
Freshman Counselor
South San Antonio ISD
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Guided freshmen in academic planning, improving student engagement and support
- Facilitated workshops, enhancing students' social skills and conflict resolution
- Collaborated with teachers and parents, fostering a supportive learning environment
Fourth Grade General Education Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Taught fourth-grade curriculum, enhancing student performance in core subjects by measurable results
- Developed engaging lesson plans, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, resulting in improved student engagement
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Nurtured early childhood development, fostering a love for learning in pre-kindergarten students
- Implemented engaging curriculum, boosting school readiness skills
- Partnered with parents and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment
First Grade General Education Teacher
Jubilee Academic Center
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Led engaging lessons for first-grade students, fostering a love for learning
- Implemented creative teaching methods, resulting in improved academic performance and student engagement
Education
Master Degree - Counseling
University of Texas - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Art History
University of Texas - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas01.2003
Skills
- Special Programs Coordinator
- At-Risk Liaison
- Parent Engagement
- Event Coordination
- College Readiness
- Career Readiness
- Conflict Resolution
- PBIS
- 504 Coordination
- RTI Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Advocacy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Group Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Modification
- Community Outreach
- Mentoring
- Academic Planning
- Student Retention
- Tailored Strategies
- Support Networks
Licensures
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor, 09/01/22, Present
Timeline
Therapist
BetterHelp
10.2022 - 04.2025
Student Advisor
Windham School District
03.2020 - Current
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
12.2019 - 10.2022
School Based Mental Health Facilitator (PBIS)
South San Antonio ISD
07.2018 - 08.2019
Elementary School Counselor
South San Antonio I.S.D.
08.2013 - 06.2018
Freshman Counselor
South San Antonio ISD
08.2012 - 06.2013
Fourth Grade General Education Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
08.2009 - 08.2012
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
08.2005 - 08.2009
First Grade General Education Teacher
Jubilee Academic Center
08.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Art History
University of Texas - San Antonio
Master Degree - Counseling
University of Texas - San Antonio
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