Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Teacher

Kierston D. Perro

Teacher
Houma,La

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching core subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Terrebonne Parish School District
Houma, LA
08.2014 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
Thibodaux, La.
07.2010 - 08.2014
  • Mental Health Professional Conduct individual and family therapy/counseling sessions with adolescents and their parents
  • Provide social skills training, parent education and awareness on behavioral issues impacting the individual and family in the school, home and community
  • Maintain documentation of client progress including active participation in session and education progress/reports
  • Trained in crisis intervention.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.

Counselor/ Case Manager

St. Mary Parish Drug Court
Bayou Vista, La.
06.2006 - 06.2010
  • Complete Orientation, Intake/Assessments (ASI) along with devising Individualized Treatment Plans with clients and parents to meet program requirements
  • Maintain documentation of client progress including active participation in required groups, submission of drug screens, and education progress/reports
  • Facilitate individualized and group counseling sessions with clients and parents on a weekly or as needed basis
  • Advocate and support clients at the 16th Judicial Court Hearings held weekly along with determining client needs with MDT prior to proceedings
  • Assist in referring, coordinating, and monitoring inpatient services as well as relevant community resources needed; track progress at inpatient facilities and utilization of recommended community resources to further meet and determine client needs
  • Make appropriate recommendations and referrals to Mental Health for clients needing access to medications and follow-up appointments with Physician(s)
  • Maintain Continuing Educational Units by attending Educational Trainings and LADCP Conferences as it pertains to Substance Abuse adolescent/juvenile service populations and Drug Court.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychological Counseling

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
08.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Family and Youth Advocacy

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
08.2003 - 07.2005

Master of Education M.ED - Curriculum And Instruction

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
08.2019 - 07.2021

Skills

Elementary education

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Affiliations

Summary of qualifications Experience in providing individual and group counseling services to meet the needs of clients and their families. Knowledge and understanding of counseling techniques and theories for individual and group therapy/counseling. Knowledgeable of community resources to meet and address mental, academic, and social needs. Ability to relate and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong verbal and written skills. Professional memberships Louisiana Association of Drug Court Professionals

Certification

Reading Specialist

Timeline

Reading Specialist

07-2021

Master of Education M.ED - Curriculum And Instruction

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
08.2019 - 07.2021

Teacher

Terrebonne Parish School District
08.2014 - Current

Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
07.2010 - 08.2014

Master of Arts - Psychological Counseling

Nicholls State University
08.2007 - 05.2009

Counselor/ Case Manager

St. Mary Parish Drug Court
06.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Family and Youth Advocacy

Nicholls State University
08.2003 - 07.2005

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