Naesha Parker - LPC Associate #98394
Frisco,TX
Summary
Passionate and empathetic counseling associate dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey towards improved mental health. With over 10 years of experience in education as a teacher and school counselor, possesses strong communication and active listening abilities. Expertise lies in conducting both individual and group counseling sessions, implementing mindfulness awareness strategies, and building strong rapport with individuals. Additionally, skilled in crisis intervention counseling, ensuring immediate support during critical situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
McKinney ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality services to 400 students needing academic and emotional support.
- Built 400 schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Elementary School Counselor
McKinney ISD/Irving ISD
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Inspected and analyzed over 300+ assessment data results to make effective decisions regarding student success annually.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings that include administrators, parents, staff, and students to review student success and/or student individual plans.
- Created and implemented at least 60 student plans annually.
- Delivered over 27 monthly counseling lessons to aid in positive school climate.
- 2022-2023 McKinney ISD Elementary School Counselor of the year
- 2-time recipient of ‘Counselor Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas’ (CREST) award
- Received exceeding expectations on annual review
- Assisted in increasing the school rating from an 80% to an 86% by utilizing campus data and providing necessary interventions.
Elementary School Teacher
Irving ISD/Dallas ISD
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed lesson plans in accordance to state standards and district policy.
- Facilitated collaborative work groups based on assessment data results.
- Generated prompt constructive feedback to student and parents regarding student success.
- Instructed and oversaw 18-22 students daily.
- Reviewed and altered classroom instruction based on classroom data.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans detailing lessons, interventions, and student differentiation.
- Earned 86% passing rate on state assessment during first year of instruction.
- Received campus recognition for being a team player.
- Attained the ‘Irving Celebration of Excellence’ award for participation and creation of the school talent show.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.2017
Skills
- Skilled in fostering relationships
- Client-centered approach
- Social skill building
- Solution-Focused
- Crisis intervention
- Stress management techniques
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Mental health awareness
- Behavioral assessment
- Knowledge in Social Emotional Learning
- Collaborative Communication
- Ability to embrace change
- Evidence-based counseling
- Individualized counseling
- Individual sessions
- Family and patient education
Certification
- LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Timeline
High School Counselor
McKinney ISD
07.2024 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
McKinney ISD/Irving ISD
01.2017 - 01.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Irving ISD/Dallas ISD
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
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