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
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
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