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Lauren Whitmire

Tomball

Summary

Dedicated guidance counselor at Knox Junior High specializing in supporting 7th and 8th grade students, including those from Child Protective Services, Child Without a Placement, McKinney-Vento, and the Social Development Class. An active member of the Threat Assessment Team collaborating with fellow counselors and administrators to ensure school mission procedures, academic progress monitoring, social-emotional learning, ISS reformative group lessons, and fostering a safe environment for all students. Experienced in suicide prevention lessons, Generation Texas initiatives, high school course selections for 8th graders' 4-year plans, and Junior High course selections for students and staff. Previous roles include Zwink Elementary School Counseling Intern and First Grade Teacher. I worked closely with the Elementary School Counselor to develop small group lessons, crisis intervention plans, and individual counseling goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Knox Junior High School
07.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

First Grade Teacher

Zwink Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked daily with the Special Education department to create an inclusive classes for children with special needs.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.

School Counselor Intern

Zwink Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and rapportbuilding.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to continuously improve the effectiveness of the school counseling program.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies.
  • Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted interventions to promote positive outcomes.

Second Grade Teacher

Northstar Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Kindergarten Teacher

Culver Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Working Closely with the Special Education department
  • Working Closely with our English Language Learners
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.

First Grade Teacher

Culver Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Inclusion Teacher
  • Working Closely with the Special Education department
  • Working Closely with our English Language Learners
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

Education

BAAS - Psychology

University of Texas
Tyler, Texas
12.2018

Masters - School Counseling

Southeastern Oklahoma State
12.2022

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Academic advising
  • Group therapy facilitator with the Yes to Youth organization
  • Social and emotional health
  • Class schedule preparation

Certification

  • Gifted and Talented
  • English as a Second Language
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • School Counselor
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Whytry Certified

Timeline

School Counselor

Knox Junior High School
07.2023 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Zwink Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023

School Counselor Intern

Zwink Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022

Second Grade Teacher

Northstar Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Culver Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021

First Grade Teacher

Culver Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020

Masters - School Counseling

Southeastern Oklahoma State

BAAS - Psychology

University of Texas

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