Laura Hammill
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and counselor with a proven track record at Austin Independent School District, adept in crisis intervention and mental health awareness. Excelled in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and enhancing student emotional well-being. Skilled in applying problem-solving to support at-risk students, significantly improving academic and personal outcomes through innovative strategies and teamwork.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Austin Independent School District
1211 E. Oltorf St., Austin, Texas
08.2012 - 05.2024
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
High School Teacher
Austin Independent School District
Austin, Texas
08.2001 - 05.2012
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MaineBachelor of Science - Education
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Mental health awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- At Risk Student Support
- Multitasking
Timeline
High School Counselor
Austin Independent School District
08.2012 - 05.2024
High School Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Education
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northeastern University