Michelle Calhoun
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
Compassionate counselor and educator focused on helping individuals overcome personal, behavioral, and academic obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with over 16 years of hands-on experience working in educational and private practice counseling settings. Former educator experienced in developing and cultivating learning environments for students to build confidence and enhance knowledge. Driven to ensure that students meet educational goals. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues. Honest and disciplined professional, impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor/Owner
L.E.G.A.C.Y. Wellness Counseling
Missouri City, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
Professional School Counselor
Harris County Department of Education
08.2018 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students in the areas academic performance, self-esteem, social skills, coping strategies, grief, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and other personal concerns
- Plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified student needs
- Teach and promote social emotional learning among staff, students, and parents
- Provide intervention and immediate crisis counseling, along with ongoing student support as needed
- Promote college and career awareness among student and staff members
- Conduct staff trainings on various topics, including but not limited to, state assessments, mental health, behavioral strategies, social and emotional learning, etc
- Review and communicate with client districts regarding student transcripts, graduation plans, and future planning
- Participate in student Attendance, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and conferences with client districts as needed
- Collaborate with parents, client districts, staff, and other service providers to address student academic and emotional needs
- Provide referrals to staff, students, and parents as needed
- Serve as the Campus Testing Coordinator
- Member of student check-in team
- Coordinate special student events.
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
11.2006 - 06.2018
- Developed and assessed individualized instructional plans
- Planned, organized, and lead educational activities
- Taught students with a variety of disabilities, including ADHD, autism, emotional disturbance, and Down syndrome
- Assisted parents in understanding and managing their children's special needs
- Collaborated with other teachers and specialists to ensure that students receive the best possible education
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented student progress or regression
- Created a positive learning experience for all students
- Assessed students to identify their individual and specific needs
- Conducted staff trainings.
Education
Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2024
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Prairie View A&M University
12.2012
Skills
- Advocate for students
- Empathic
- Emotional Intelligence
- Organization and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Crisis Counseling
- Effective Communication
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association
- Texas Counseling Association
- Chi Sigma Iota, Professional Counseling Honor Society
- American Counseling Association
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators
- Professional School Counselors of Color
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor #77646
- Certified Professional School Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
- Advanced Trauma for Children
- Trauma-Focused CBT (in process)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern #26722
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in Schools
- Restorative Practices Trainer
- School Counselor
- Special Education EC-12
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- EC-6
- Social Studies 4-8
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselor/Owner
L.E.G.A.C.Y. Wellness Counseling
07.2020 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Harris County Department of Education
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
11.2006 - 06.2018
Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision -
Texas Southern University
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Prairie View A&M University
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