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Maria Teresa Gonzalez-Tamez

Laredo

Summary

Dedicated counselor focused on equipping students with essential resources for personal and academic success. Proven expertise in addressing complex mental and emotional health conditions, leading to improved client outcomes. Utilizes years of experience to effectively diagnose and implement tailored interventions. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for problem resolution and growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CCMR Counselor

F.S. Lara Academy
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported at-risk populations in middle and high schools to foster academic success.
  • Facilitated college and military readiness programs for grades six through twelve.
  • Collaborated with specialty schools to improve academic outcomes for students.
  • Guided 11th and 12th-grade students in academic and career planning initiatives.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing significant challenges.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to enhance student support.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions addressing social and emotional needs.
  • Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment plans based on follow-up assessments.

Academic Counselor

Dr. L. G. Cigarroa High School
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • Counseled at-risk populations, including Special Education and EL, for nine years.
  • Graduated two cohorts in 2018 and 2022, enhancing program success.
  • Developed counseling strategies to support academic and personal growth of students.
  • Administered TSIA2 testing to evaluate student readiness for college courses.
  • Monitored attendance records to identify patterns of absenteeism and tardiness.
  • Provided crisis intervention as part of the Crisis Committee, aiding students in distress.
  • Facilitated material distribution for EOC testing, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Conferred with parents and educators to address behavioral and academic challenges.

Academic Counselor

Honore Ligarde Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Counseled at-risk, special education, 504, EL, and GT populations in grades Pk-5.
  • Tested gifted and talented students to identify educational needs.
  • Organized and facilitated events for Red Ribbon Week and Career Day.
  • Delivered character education programs to promote student development.
  • Provided special education services and observations to support individual learning plans.
  • Assisted testing coordinator with state testing logistics and administration.
  • Referred students to local community agencies for additional support.

Teacher

Honoré Ligarde Elementary
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Facilitated Pre-Kinder 4 instruction while utilizing technology-based learning tools for enhanced engagement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive projects.
  • Organized parent conferences to discuss student progress and foster collaboration.
  • Maintained a safe, orderly environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
  • Monitored student behavior across classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and diverse evaluation methods.
  • Participated in professional development workshops focused on teaching methods and curriculum updates.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

Office Clerk

Honoré Ligarde Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Gathered data from multiple sources to assist in presentation preparation.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.
  • Executed daily processing of incoming and outgoing mail efficiently.
  • Scheduled meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff members.
  • Performed data entry into various databases to ensure accurate records.
  • Greeted customers and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and leave balances.
  • Scanned documents into computer systems for efficient storage.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas
01.2004

Master of Arts - Photography

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, Ca
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas
01.1999

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Academic planning
  • College readiness
  • Data analysis
  • Counseling strategies
  • Parent collaboration
  • Group counseling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mental health support
  • Yoga instruction and emotional learning facilitation

Certification

  • School Counselor (EC-12)
  • Early Childhood (PK-KG)
  • Bilingual/ESL-Spanish (1-8)
  • Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)

Personal Information

Title: School Counselor

Philosophy

To empower students to understand that they can attain their goals, and to believe in themselves.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CCMR Counselor

F.S. Lara Academy
01.2022 - Current

Academic Counselor

Dr. L. G. Cigarroa High School
01.2013 - 01.2022

Academic Counselor

Honore Ligarde Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2013

Teacher

Honoré Ligarde Elementary
01.2000 - 01.2004

Office Clerk

Honoré Ligarde Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2000

Master of Arts - Counseling

Texas A&M International University

Master of Arts - Photography

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Texas A&M International University

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