Rhonda Garcia
Driscoll,TX
Summary
High levels of creativity and resourcefulness, combined with strong planning and organizational skills. Highly developed written and communication skills. A genuine interest in students and respect for their individualities and cultures. Ability to establish positive relationships with parents, students, coworkers, and other professionals. Ability to combine enthusiasm, passion, motivation, and creativity in order to foster student's desires for learning. Ability to provide appropriate support to students in individual, group, and classroom environments. Task-oriented, self-directed, and able to take initiative while working under strict deadlines and in stressful environments. Ability to be a team player and also a leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assessment, Accountability & Adv. Academic Cordin.
West Oso Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Early College High School Coordinator
- Assisted principal with hiring staff and creating school-wide documents and procedures
- Create and implement a Comprehensive School Counseling model for district
- Create and implement the Texas Evaluation Model for Professional School Counselors
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies
- Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success
- Increased student retention rates by implementing effective student support services and resources
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address challenges
- District Testing Coordinator: train and coordinate all district staff for STAAR, TELPAS, STAAR ALT 2
- Create, implement, and monitor master schedule
- Execute daily, quarterly, and semester data-entry responsibilities for all students each semester including state-approved certifications
- Increased college and career readiness and CTE completers by properly scheduling students in CTE classes and identifying those who do not meet prerequisites
- Train staff in 504/IEP/Mandated reporter procedures as well as social-emotional learning content
- Mentor new counselors in district
- Mentor counseling graduate students
- Coordinate college visits and college and career events
- Create scholarship and employment newsletters/bulletin boards for students and parents
- Provide individual and small-group counseling and interventions
- Act as Title IX coordinator and female and sexual harassment coordinator
- Facilitate conversations and maintain relationships between feeder schools (scheduling, transportation, events) to increase enrollment numbers and ensure proper classes are being taken
- Collaborate with businesses and facilitate relationships that benefit students
- Create and maintain student internships
- Organize and attend career-based field trips
- Organize, manage, and execute major schoolwide career day
- Promote student engagement and foster a positive school climate
- Lead monthly School Counselor meetings, create and maintain documents, and foster participation of all stakeholders
- Assist School Resource Officers with safety and equity initiatives and their Community Roundtable group
- Maintain and enter all college and career-readiness data for every student in Career Craft CCMR platform
- Monitor all CTE data to formulate personal and schoolwide goals to Increase College and Career Readiness
- Administering PSAT/SAT/ACT tests
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed oftentimes outside of working hours
- Monitor and assess results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements
School Counselor
West Oso Independent School District
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Oversaw caseload of approximately 425 9th – 12th-grade students ensuring that graduation requirements were met, postsecondary plans were in place, and social and emotional needs were supported
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, and deescalation situations
- Established supportive, positive, and trusting relationships with variety of culturally unique students
- Facilitated and organized counseling activities, extracurricular events, and off-campus educational trips for students
- Consulted with and trained teachers, parents, and staff regarding needs of high school-level students
- Conducted Individual Graduation Plan meetings with every student and parent on yearly basis
- Assisted in coordination and execution of College Application Day and College Decision Day
- Met with college and military admissions representatives
- Referred students and families to appropriate mental health resources during crisis situations
- Coordinated Dual Credit program with Del Mar College by collecting and managing all student data and applications
- Completed promotion and retention responsibilities
- Scheduling responsibilities and assisting with master schedule
- Scheduling rising 8th-grade students
- Led 504 and parent/teacher conferences and assisted with IEP conferences
- Assisted with initiatives and implementation of crisis support team
- Assisted testing coordinator with PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT assessments
- Translated and entered transcripts
- Maintained student records
- Mediated conflicts between students, parents, and teachers
- Mentored new counselors
- Supervised practicum and internship students
- Assisted with responsibilities of school data clerk including intensive data entry
- Aided school in Character Education program
School Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Worked with 9th - 12th -grade students ensuring that their academic, social, and emotional needs were met
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed positive rapport with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of school.
- Served on school committees, contributing valuable insights for curriculum development and policy changes.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
- Streamlined grading process by implementing rubrics, which allowed for faster and more accurate assessment of student work.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Obtained the "Teacher of the Year" title for the 2014-2015 school year
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Guidance
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2016
M.Ed - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2012
Skills
- Coordination of district counselors
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget Management
- Crisis Management
- District Accountability
- District Testing Coordinator
- PEIMS
- Multitasking abilities
- Training & Development for staff developments
- Organization and Time management
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Implemented the Comprehensive School Counseling Program for the district
- Implemented the Evaluation Model for School Counselors for the district
Certification
- Certified (EC-12) school counselor
- Certified (6-12) Family and Consumer Science
- District level mentor certification
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA)
- Texas Counseling Association
- Family and Consumer Science Teachers Association of Texas
Timeline
Assessment, Accountability & Adv. Academic Cordin.
West Oso Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor
West Oso Independent School District
08.2016 - 07.2021
School Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
03.2013 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Counseling And Guidance
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
M.Ed - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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