Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Rashaun Gabourel

Rashaun Gabourel

Spring,TX

Summary

Dynamic, equity-driven School Counselor supporting over 600 students, with a proven record of reducing chronic absenteeism by 11% through data-driven interventions. Experienced in student appraisal, academic planning, and implementing MTSS and SEL supports to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Skilled in individual and group counseling, 504 coordination, and collaborating with families, staff, and community agencies. Passionate about supporting students through key developmental transitions and preparing them for middle and high school success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Texas Care
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided skill-building training in home and community settings.
  • Maintain all client documentation in electronic records and ensure progress notes adhere to compliance requirements.
  • Keep families and team members informed on progress toward achieving Service Plan goals.
  • Collaborate with court/probation officers, tribal and community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure clients’ needs are met.

School Counselor

Thompson Elementary
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - Current

• Reduced absenteeism by 11%
• Manage 12–15 504 plans annually
• Support 600+ students campus-wide
• Lead student recognition initiatives
• Provide individual & small-group counseling
• 2-Year School Counselor Mentor
• Behavior Threat Assessment Trained

General Education Teacher

Aldine Independent School District – Calvert Elementary
Houston, Texas
08.2012 - 01.2020
  • Taught core subjects while fostering an engaging and dynamic classroom environment.
  • Applied Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Differentiated instruction for special education students based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborated with co-teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
  • Conducted professional development sessions on integrating technology into the classroom.
  • Used music as a learning tool to enhance student engagement.
  • Provided mentorship on classroom management, assessments, and student-teacher relationships.
  • Specialized in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) with tailored curriculum strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development

San Diego State University
San Diego, California
05-2006

Certification

  • Texas Education Agency (TEA), Counselor Early Childhood through 12 grade, TEA ID #1445896
  • Texas Education Agency (TEA) – Generalist Early Childhood through 6th Grade | TEA ID #1445896
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Skills

  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Student advocacy
  • Group counseling
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Individual and family support
  • Academic support
  • Multicultural competence
  • Social-emotional learning

Accomplishments

  • Managed a high-volume caseload of over 600 students, including 7% with IEP and 504 plans.
  • Facilitated group counseling for identified fourth grade girls to decrease the number of office referrals.
  • Redesigned the Thompson Elementary school counseling program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to development Ron Clark House System.
  • Documented and resolved attendance issues which led to 5% increase in attendance.

Timeline

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Texas Care
06.2024 - 08.2024

School Counselor

Thompson Elementary
08.2020 - Current

General Education Teacher

Aldine Independent School District – Calvert Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development

San Diego State University