M. Carline Turk
Burleson,TX
Summary
Student-focused counselor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Accomplished at ensuring students meet educational requirements and talented at advising students on college, vocational and military applications.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Arlington Heights High School - FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Developed Schedules and Progression Plans based on academic needs of each student.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive guidance programs that addressed college readiness, career exploration, and personal and social development.
- Assisted students in completing college applications and financial aid paperwork.
- Researched available scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors interested in pursuing higher education.
- 504 Coordinator/ARD Committee Member
Guidance Counselor
Stephenville and Fort Worth ISD
08.2008 - 05.2019
- Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational and social development.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Helped teachers and administrators optimize curriculum offerings and successfully prepare students for higher education, vocational school or direct employment.
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
English Teacher
Comanche ISD
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other subject teachers to build strong support networks and educational frameworks for students.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Guidance Counselor
Hamilton ISD
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Counseled students in career planning, job placement, and academic goals.
- Facilitated collaboration and cooperation between departments and cross-functional teams to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Teacher and Guidance Counselor
Desoto ISD and Fort Worth ISD
08.1996 - 05.2003
- Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of counseling program and make improvements.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Inspired students to translate academic interests into real world by taking positive actions.
- Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational and social development.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
Tarleton State University
2000
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tarleton State University
1996
Skills
- Academic Planning - Progression Plans, Transcript Audits, Scheduling
- Graduation Planning - FAFSA, Recommendation Letters, Transcript Audits, College App Assistance
- System support - Follow up on grades and attendance with students at risk, Program planning, Assist with awards programs and graduation ceremony
- IGC Projects Coordination
- 504 Coordinator
- Classroom Guidance - Academic, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational and social development
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations
Certification
- MEd in Counseling
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Teacher K-8
Community Involvement
Executive Board Member Hope Center 4 Autism
Sponsor/Volunteer and Previous Executive Board Member Children's Charities of FW
Sponsor/Volunteer Ladder Alliance
Sponsor/Volunteer/Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society Tarrant County
Affiliations
- Tarleton STAR 2014 given to current and past Tarleton students based on outstanding contributions in education.
- Tarleton Student Teacher of the Year Nominee 1996
- Pi Lambda Theta Kappa Delta Pi
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team Responded to NASA Space Shuttle Crash and multiple other incidents.
References
- Sarah Weeks Principal Arlington Heights High School 817-815-1010
- Karen Brown Principal W.P. McLean 817-814-5300
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Arlington Heights High School - FWISD
07.2022 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Stephenville and Fort Worth ISD
08.2008 - 05.2019
English Teacher
Comanche ISD
08.2005 - 05.2008
Guidance Counselor
Hamilton ISD
08.2003 - 05.2005
Teacher and Guidance Counselor
Desoto ISD and Fort Worth ISD
08.1996 - 05.2003
Master of Education - Counseling
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tarleton State University
- MEd in Counseling
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Teacher K-8
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