Marisol Araujo
Odessa
Summary
Dedicated guidance counselor skilled in individual counseling, academic advising, and career guidance. Known for creating inclusive environments and fostering student ownership of education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Ector County Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, promoting positive peer interactions and community building.
- Conducted workshops on college readiness and career exploration for students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify at-risk students and implement interventions.
- Analyzed student data to inform counseling practices and improve overall student outcomes.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
- Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.
- Provided support to families by connecting them with relevant resources and guiding them through the college application process.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized counseling plans and monitoring academic performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Spanish Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
08.2006 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that promoted language acquisition and fluency.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating Spanish language skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa TX 05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa TX 05-2006
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
Odessa, Tx05-1991
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Learning strategies
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Academic advising
- Special education
- Career guidance
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Special education support
- Academic support
- Career planning
- Individual and family support
- Academic advisement
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Ector County Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
08.2006 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
High School Diploma -
Permian High School