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Nicholl Irvin

Houston

Summary

Experienced Middle School Counselor with 7 years of dedicated support for early adolescent development in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral areas. Skilled in implementing age-appropriate interventions, leading counseling sessions, and aiding students through key transitions. Proficient in managing 504 plans, supporting MTSS processes, and fostering collaboration with teachers and families. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Counselor, Lead

Spring ISD
07.2022 - Current
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career pathways for their high school personal graduation plan.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
  • Supported student through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing additional services.
  • Campus liaison for McKinney-Vento, Backpack Buddies, No Place for Hate.

Elementary School Counselor

Spring I.S.D.
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Implemented a comprehensive guidance program aligned with student needs.
  • Conducted classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences and behavioral intervention plans.
  • Served as 504 Coordinator and Gifted & Talented Campus Coordinator.
  • Led school-wide programs: Awards Ceremonies, Character Day, Giving Tree, GT Expo, and more.
  • Supported master scheduling and collaborated on leadership committees.

Science Lab Teacher, Team Lead

Spring I.S.D.
08.2010 - 06.2018
  • Provided additional science support for classroom teachers by creating direct learning experiences.
  • Developed lessons utilizing small group instruction, workstations, and interventions to motivate learning and increase student academic success.
  • Collaborated with teachers and principals in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Presented curriculum at district PK-2 Math Success Training.
  • Participated in district curriculum writing for 1st grade math and science.
  • 1st Grade Team Lead.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Houston I.S.D.
01.2008 - 05.2010
  • Duties included teaching grades 9th-12th general education and special needs students how to manage a home.
  • Courses taught included Food and Nutrition, Consumer and Family Economics, Personal and Family development, and Child Development.
  • Founder and Sponsor of Lady Duchess; an organization for high school females that concentrated in post-secondary education, community service, and character development.

Human Resource Specialist

Houston I.S.D.
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Answered heavy phone lines, screened calls, maintained employee files and personnel records.
  • Responsible for assisting HR Specialists or HR Generalists in recruitment, hiring, and transferring of employees and applicants using PeopleSoft.
  • Coordinated onboarding for new hires including administrators, police officers, business professionals and Teach For America.
  • Prepared charts, spreadsheets, and special projects as needed for Generalist and Executive Generalist Manager for board meetings.
  • Performed other job-related duties as required.
  • Facilitated recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection.

Education

Masters of Human Services and Consumer Science -

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
12.2011

Bachelors of General Studies/Applied Life Science - undefined

University of Louisiana Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
12.2003

Skills

  • Academic Advising
  • Student Advocacy
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Special Education Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Student Support
  • School Programs Development
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • School Counselor EC-12
  • Family and Consumer Science 6-12
  • EC-4 Generalist

Timeline

Middle School Counselor, Lead

Spring ISD
07.2022 - Current

Elementary School Counselor

Spring I.S.D.
08.2018 - 06.2022

Science Lab Teacher, Team Lead

Spring I.S.D.
08.2010 - 06.2018

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Houston I.S.D.
01.2008 - 05.2010

Human Resource Specialist

Houston I.S.D.
07.2007 - 11.2008

Bachelors of General Studies/Applied Life Science - undefined

University of Louisiana Lafayette

Masters of Human Services and Consumer Science -

Texas Southern University

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