MATIA BRITTMAN
Plano
Summary
Compassionate, student-centered school counseling candidate with 10+ years of experience in education, academic advising, and social-emotional development. Demonstrated success in crisis response, postsecondary planning, and building strong student relationships that drive measurable outcomes. Recognized district-wide for instructional excellence, leadership, and program development. Skilled in SEL implementation, data-informed decision-making, and collaborative intervention planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVID Coordinator / AVID I Teacher (9th Grade)
Jack E. Singley Academy - Irving ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Led campus-wide AVID implementation, enhancing student engagement and fostering college-readiness awareness.
- Promote a visible college-going culture through strategic programming and messaging.
- Planned and executed College Week and field trips, providing students with valuable postsecondary exposure opportunities.
- Develop a rigorous curriculum emphasizing writing, inquiry, collaboration, and organization.
- Facilitated site team meetings and coached tutors to improve instructional effectiveness.
Counseling Intern / Practicum Student
Jack E. Singley Academy - Irving ISD
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered individual and group counseling to address academic concerns, anxiety, peer conflict, motivation, and emotional regulation, fostering student resilience and coping skills.
- Responded to student crises, including panic attacks and emotional dysregulation, using grounding, de-escalation, and safety-focused interventions.
- Led senior workshops on test anxiety, teaching evidence-based coping strategies and stress-management tools.
- Guided 8th-grade students in completing transition planning pathways, enhancing readiness for high school and supporting successful academic progression.
- Designed and facilitated classroom guidance lessons aligned with SEL competencies and college/career readiness.
- Provided sophomore academic advising, ensuring alignment with graduation requirements and postsecondary goals.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and mental-health teams to implement targeted intervention plans, ensuring comprehensive support for at-risk students.
- Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with ethical counseling standards.
AVID Coordinator / CTE Teacher (CCR, Entrepreneurship, Broadcasting)
Austin Middle School - Irving ISD
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Directed AVID program growth to enhance college readiness and boost student achievement.
- Designed an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating career exploration and real-world application.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs and improve academic performance.
- Built partnerships with families, counselors, and staff to foster student progress.
- Produced school-wide communications, including daily announcements and media content.
- Mentored new educators to improve teacher retention and elevate instructional quality.
Family & Consumer Science Instructor / Teacher Mentor
Garland ISD - Lakeview Centennial HS
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared students for workforce readiness through practical, career-aligned instruction.
- Delivered technology-integrated curriculum enhancing students' life skills, nutrition knowledge, and understanding of human development.
- Mentored new teachers, improving their instructional practices and contributing to a collaborative teaching environment.
Family & Consumer Science Instructor
Dallas ISD - Gaston Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Delivered standards-based instruction and utilized data to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Strengthened family engagement through regular communication and involvement in school events.
- Supported campus improvement planning and contributed to successful implementation of school-wide initiatives.
College Fair Coordinator
Eastfield Community College
Mesquite
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Coordinated large-scale college fairs to increase access to higher-education resources.
- Provided advising to students, families, and community stakeholders.
- Built partnerships with business, military, and college representatives.
Education
M.S. - School Counseling
Lamar University
01-2026
M.B.A. - Entrepreneurship
Capella University
01-2019
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
01-2014
M.S. - Higher Education - Student Affairs
Kaplan University
01-2011
B.S. - Human Environmental Science
University of Tennessee at Martin
01-2000
Skills
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Academic Advising & Graduation Planning
- SEL Curriculum & Facilitation
- College & Career Readiness Programming
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Student Advocacy & Rapport Building
- Classroom & Behavior Management
Certification
Texas Teacher Certification, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Awards
- Secondary District Teacher of the Year, Irving ISD, 2024-2025
- Campus Teacher of the Year, Irving ISD, 2024-2025
- STAR Ambassador, LSSCA Conference, 2025
- Teacher of the Month, September, 2025
- District Teacher of the Month, April, 2022
- LEAP Cohort 5 Participant
- Campus Digital Storyteller
Counseling Internship Experience
Counseling Intern / Practicum Student, Jack E. Singley Academy - Irving ISD, 08/2025 - 05/2026, Delivered individual and group counseling addressing academic concerns, anxiety, peer conflict, motivation, and emotional regulation., Designed and facilitated classroom guidance lessons aligned with SEL competencies and college/career readiness., Led senior workshops on test anxiety, teaching evidence-based coping strategies and stress-management tools., Responded to student crises, including panic attacks and emotional dysregulation, using grounding, de-escalation, and safety-focused interventions., Guided 8th-grade students to complete their transition planning pathways in preparation for high school readiness., Provided sophomore academic advising, ensuring alignment with graduation requirements and postsecondary goals., Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and mental-health teams to implement targeted intervention plans., Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with ethical counseling standards.
Leadership Experience
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Project Love Love - Community Outreach
- Willow Creek Baptist Church - Food Pantry Volunteer
Timeline
Counseling Intern / Practicum Student
Jack E. Singley Academy - Irving ISD
01.2025 - 01.2026
AVID Coordinator / AVID I Teacher (9th Grade)
Jack E. Singley Academy - Irving ISD
01.2024 - Current
AVID Coordinator / CTE Teacher (CCR, Entrepreneurship, Broadcasting)
Austin Middle School - Irving ISD
01.2016 - 01.2024
Family & Consumer Science Instructor / Teacher Mentor
Garland ISD - Lakeview Centennial HS
01.2012 - 01.2015
College Fair Coordinator
Eastfield Community College
01.2011 - 05.2011
Family & Consumer Science Instructor
Dallas ISD - Gaston Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2012
M.S. - School Counseling
Lamar University
M.B.A. - Entrepreneurship
Capella University
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
M.S. - Higher Education - Student Affairs
Kaplan University
B.S. - Human Environmental Science
University of Tennessee at Martin