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Patricia Luna

Helotes,TX

Summary

Experienced guidance counselor with superb communication and organizational skills. Expertise in Multi-Tier System and Support, 504, dyslexia, special education, gifted and talented and testing coordinator(STAAR, TELPAS, interim, CBA, Cognitive Abilities Test, and ITBS). Actively engaged with students in at-risk populations. Presented at the IB global conferences , Canada and San Diego. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

School-counselor

San Antonio ISD
08.2001 - Current
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive and developmental school guidance and counseling program.
  • Assisted with FAFSA and college applications
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Collaborate with community leaders to provide career awareness activities.
  • Conduct crisis counselings as needed
  • Served on the Campus and District Instructional Leadership Team

5th Grade Teacher

San Antonio ISD
07.1994 - 08.2001
  • Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.1993

Skills

    -23 years counseling experience

    -Crist Counseling

    -Testing Coordinator

    -504 Coordinator

    -Dyslexia Coordinator

    -Gifted and Talented Coordinator

    -Special Education Coordinator

    -SEAD and Mindfulness Trained

    -Bilingual

    -Data Analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges

    -Small group and individual counseling

    -IB (International Baccalaureate) trained

Timeline

School-counselor

San Antonio ISD
08.2001 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

San Antonio ISD
07.1994 - 08.2001

Master of Arts - Counseling

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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