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Kim Vaughn

Belton,Texas

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary School Counselor

Temple ISD
07.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced student support by implementing comprehensive counseling programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for improving academic performance and social development.
  • Assisted students in identifying personal strengths and career interests through aptitude assessments and one-on-one discussions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, addressing urgent mental health concerns and connecting students to appropriate resources.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, providing regular updates on academic progress, attendance, and behavioral issues.
  • Organized college and career fairs for students to explore post-secondary opportunities and make informed decisions about their future paths.
  • Conducted professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness, bullying prevention, and diversity in the classroom.
  • Facilitated peer mediation sessions, helping students resolve conflicts constructively while fostering a culture of respect within the school community.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary teams ensuring seamless communication among school staff regarding student wellbeing and success.
  • Implemented data-driven interventions for at-risk students by closely monitoring academic performance indicators.

Mortgage Loan Document Specialist

Fairway Independent Mortgage - Wood Group
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Reduced errors in documentation by conducting thorough quality checks and proofreading tasks prior to submission.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry standards, maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all document-related tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for accurate and timely document completion.
  • Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.

Secondary School Counselor

Belton ISD
07.2009 - 06.2020

Same description as the job in Temple ISD

Middle School Counselor/Teacher

Killeen ISD
07.1993 - 06.2001
  • Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
  • Promoted positive behavior among students through the implementation of school-wide behavior management strategies.
  • Organized workshops on topics such as stress management, conflict resolution, and goal-setting for both students and staff members.
  • Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
  • Led professional development workshops for faculty members on topics such as trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and diversity training.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.

Education

No Degree - Educational Administration Certification

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
2006

Master's of Education - Counselor Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
1992

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
1989

Skills

  • Peer training
  • Attention to detail
  • Diverse groups presentations
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Individual Counseling
  • Professional referral network
  • Program development and management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Career Fairs/ Exploration
  • Communication

Certification

Texas Public School Counselor PK-12

Texas Teacher 1-8

Texas Principal PK-12

Timeline

Secondary School Counselor

Temple ISD
07.2021 - Current

Mortgage Loan Document Specialist

Fairway Independent Mortgage - Wood Group
06.2020 - 07.2021

Secondary School Counselor

Belton ISD
07.2009 - 06.2020

Middle School Counselor/Teacher

Killeen ISD
07.1993 - 06.2001

No Degree - Educational Administration Certification

Tarleton State University

Master's of Education - Counselor Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Texas Public School Counselor PK-12

Texas Teacher 1-8

Texas Principal PK-12

Kim Vaughn