Lisa Kalka
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Experienced High School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate committed to collaborating with school staff, students, parents and other key stakeholders to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program as defined by American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and to counsel students to fully develop and address each student's academic, career, personal and social needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Frisco ISD – Memorial High School
01.2022 - Current
- Assist school staff in implementing district developmental guidance curriculum
- Guide individual and groups of students to develop four-year educational plans and future-ready career awareness
- Counsel individual and small groups of students with identified needs
- Maintain a communication system with parents, teachers, administrators and community personnel that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
- Utilize an effective referral process to guide students and parents to access special programs and outside resources
- Conduct campus needs assessments to determine appropriate services for students and staff
- Evaluate safe school survey data and academic achievement data to support a comprehensive counseling program
- Educate the school staff, parents and community about the guidance program through various public information channels
- Compile and maintain required documentation to ensure all students meet graduation requirements
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to meet identified needs, priorities and program objectives
- Implement a comprehensive and balanced program
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on data-informed decisions
AP English Language and Composition / Advanced English II Teacher
Frisco ISD – Independence High School
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Team Lead – AP English Language and Composition
- Team Lead – Advanced English II
- Student Council Sponsor (2016-2017)
8th Grade Integrated Language Arts Teacher
Frisco ISD – Cobb Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
- 8th Grade Team Lead
- National Junior Honor Society Co-Sponsor
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.2022
AP Summer Institute -
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth, Texas06.2019
AP Summer Institute - undefined
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, English minor
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas12.1990
Skills
- Knowledge of comprehensive counseling program
- Knowledge of counseling procedures
- Student appraisal
- Career development
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
- Adherence to ethical standards
- Adherence to legal standards
Certification
- School Counselor Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 4-12)
- Generalist (Grades 4-8)
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
- Anticipated fully Licensed Professional Counselor, 12/25
Community Service
- Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Collin County
- Former Member of National Charity League – Plano Area Chapter
- Former Member of Young Men’s Service League – Impact Frisco Chapter
- American School Counselor Association (2020 – Present)
- Texas Counseling Association (2022 - Present)
References
- Brook Fesco, Campus Principal – Memorial High School, 469-633-5400, fescob@friscoisd.org
- Kristan Williams, Assistant Principal – Memorial High School, 469-633-7300, williamsk@friscoisd.org
- Ashley Luhrs, Lead Counselor - Memorial High School, 469-633-7316, luhrsa@friscoisd.org
- Katie Puente, Dual Credit Programming Coordinator – Frisco ISD, 469-633-6000, puenteK@friscoisd.org
Timeline
High School Counselor
Frisco ISD – Memorial High School
01.2022 - Current
AP English Language and Composition / Advanced English II Teacher
Frisco ISD – Independence High School
08.2016 - 12.2021
8th Grade Integrated Language Arts Teacher
Frisco ISD – Cobb Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
AP Summer Institute - undefined
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, English minor
The University of Texas at Austin
- School Counselor Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 4-12)
- Generalist (Grades 4-8)
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
- Anticipated fully Licensed Professional Counselor, 12/25
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
AP Summer Institute -
Texas Christian University
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