Lori Cordaway
Jonestown
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in counseling students and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Leander ISD
204 W South St Leander, TX 78641
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Provide guidance content in a systematic way to all students
- Provide classroom guidance lessons, group and individual counseling for students
- Assist students in monitoring and understanding their own development, social/emotional and academic
- Foster advocacy for all students
- Communicate regularly and effectively with staff and parents
- Access community resources to help students achieve their personal goals
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Guidance Counselor
Northeast ISD
8961 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
Guidance Counselor
Socorro ISD
12440 Rojas Dr El Paso, TX 79928
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Provide on going guidance to all students
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Education
Master of Arts - Education in Guidance & Counseling
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2004
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Counselor
Leander ISD
07.2017 - 06.2021
Guidance Counselor
Northeast ISD
07.2008 - 06.2012
Guidance Counselor
Socorro ISD
07.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Education in Guidance & Counseling
The University of Texas At El Paso