Nancy Magruder
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled At-Risk and Special Education Counselor with strong background helping students overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Certified and licensed by Texas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
At-Risk Counselor
Texas Virtual Academy-K12
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student progress by utilizing evidence-based techniques and interventions.
- Improved student engagement in the academic setting through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students and families experiencing acute situations such as homelessness, loss of family members, .
- Developed and facilitated group skills sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities for students.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for students with complex needs.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 275 students.
Special Education Counselor
Midlothian ISD
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Advocate for appropriate accommodations and modifications to enhance student success in the academic setting
- Present information to teachers and students regarding people with disabilities
- This information will be designed to teach students to understand physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral differences among their peers
- Complete counseling and/or behavior consult and develop counseling/behavior goals and accommodations for IEP as needed
- Write, present, evaluate, and modify counseling and behavior management plans while providing recommendations, information, support, and assistance to involved teachers, administrators, parents, and students
- Complete Functional Behavior Analysis in order to determine behavior needs for a student
- Provide crisis counseling for students if needed
- Work with campus staff to ensure the safety of all students
- Conduct suicide assessments and/or threat assessments for students when needed
- Work with special needs students in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, to ensure students have the needed support services in order to achieve their highest potential in the areas of academics, emotional, and social growth, and career development
- Collaborating with other school and community professionals, including but not limited to teachers, school psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists, in the delivery of services
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and contribute pertinent information to the review and dismissal meetings
- Coordinate case review meetings for campuses who are considering a placement change for a student (LRE)
- Conduct “Social Language Groups” with speech-language pathologists to address pragmatic and social needs for students who are autistic or have similar language and social needs
- Be available to school administrators/staff for consultation services and/or active participation in the implementation or design of student behavior management, counseling, and academic plans.
Resource Math Teacher
Midlothian High School
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and contribute pertinent information to the review and dismissal meetings
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
Reading Resource Teacher
Life School Lancaster
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and contribute pertinent information to the review and dismissal meetings
- Implement an instructional or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline
- This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
2nd-grade Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2022
M.D. - School Counseling
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TXSkills
- Google/Microsoft Office Suite
- Zoom/Skype
- Case Management and Documentation
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Crisis Response
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Mood Disorders
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Indicators of Child Abuse
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate
Travel, hiking, and exploring.
My husband and I have raised 4 kids ages 22-26. We love traveling, hiking, and exploring.
Timeline
At-Risk Counselor
Texas Virtual Academy-K12
06.2021 - Current
Special Education Counselor
Midlothian ISD
08.2018 - 06.2021
Resource Math Teacher
Midlothian High School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Reading Resource Teacher
Life School Lancaster
10.2014 - 08.2017
2nd-grade Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Lamar University
M.D. - School Counseling
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate
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