Laura May
Hoouston,US
Summary
With 10 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I've counseled students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by supporting in navigating emotional and mental health challenges, promoting overall well-being and personal and academic growth. Furthermore, I posses versatile skills in problem-solving, and collaboration with campus principals and counselors. I brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District LPC
Cleveland ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in Spanish and in English
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with all campus counselors and principals.
School Counselor /LPC
Cleveland ISD
06.2022 - Current
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
School Counselor
Waller ISD
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico UNAM
06.1985
Skills
- Support for individuals and families
- School Counseling
- Sensitive information handling
- Web Browser Software
- Word Processing Software
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Microsoft Excel
- Mediation
- Speaking
- Google Docs
- Middle School Education
- Effective listening skills
- Identify Abuse
- Emotional well-being
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Crisis management
- Career Guidance
- Youth Development
- 504 Plans
- School Administration
- Email Software
- Staff Training
- Learning Strategies
- Educational Problem Identification
- Reading Comprehension
- Academic Advisement
- Anti-Bullying Workshops
- Diverse Student Populations
- Writing
- Prezi
- Psychology
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- School Professional Counselor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Title: Counselor
Timeline
District LPC
Cleveland ISD
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor /LPC
Cleveland ISD
06.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Waller ISD
06.2016 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico UNAM
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A & M University
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