Lindsay Fisbeck
District Counselor
Weimar,TX
Summary
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping ALL students overcome personal challenges as well as guiding ALL students toward success in post-graduation relating to their college or career of choice. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills to help students succeed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Counselor
Weimar Independent School District
Weimar, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist students in attaining services.
- Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals and families
- Manage and guide students with their college and career choices
- Conduct and Organize banquets, job fairs, college and career nights, and orientations.
- Arrange college, career, and trade school visits and presentations.
- Led up 1-2 individual sessions per week and 6 group therapy meetings.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Engaged students in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to students' treatment.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
7th Grade Writing Teacher
Weimar Independent School District
Weimar, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Basics
Blinn College
Brenham, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication, English, Mass Communication
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.1998 - 08.2000
Skills
Individual and Group Counseling
undefinedTimeline
District Counselor
Weimar Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
7th Grade Writing Teacher
Weimar Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
Associate of Arts - Basics
Blinn College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication, English, Mass Communication
Southwest Texas State University
08.1998 - 08.2000
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