Rhonda Williams
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator proficient in utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies to effectively deliver curriculum and student support. Extensive experience in helping students adapt to the educational setting and meet new academic challenges. Deeply committed to understanding and addressing their individual needs. Background in educational counseling and instruction enables the empowerment of students with the tools and guidance necessary for success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Blanson CTE High School
07.2018 - Current
- Oversee the four-year academic plan for the Academy of Information and Engineering Technology students
- Guide students in the academic transition from high school to college and or workforce
- Co-facilitator of Behavior Assessment Unit, Multi-tiered Support of System (MTSS)
- Co-coordinator of Blanson CTE Social Emotional Learning Initiative
- Campus Coordinator of Advanced Academics
- Coordinator of Blanson CTE C.A.R.E.S (Caring About Reaching Every Student) Team
- Provide crisis intervention counseling, counseling students dealing with anxiety, grief, anger, and ADHD
- Facilitate small group academic counseling
- Plan and facilitate academic meetings and workshops for students and parents
- Assist the leadership team in master scheduling and campus planning
- Maintain accurate record keeping of all counseling duties and expectations
- Counsel students with academic and or behavioral concerns and provide interventions as needed
- Facilitate after-school study hall and peer tutorials
- Complete administrative duties as assigned
- Texas OnCourse District Fellowship, plan and implement district staff development and resources
- College Board SSD Coordinator
- SAT School Day and Advance Placement Coordinator
- Coordinator of Section 504 at Blanson CTE High School (August 2018-May 2021)
- Aldine Education Innovative Campus Grant recipient - #SEL4Blanson (May 2019)
- School Connect: Social Emotional Learning Training, Plano, TX (April 2019)
- Be Nice, Mental Health Training - Crime Stoppers of Houston (March 2019)
Counselor
Parker Intermediate School
03.2010 - 06.2018
- Provide crisis intervention counseling, counseling students dealing with anxiety, grief, anger, and ADHD
- Facilitate guidance lessons on critical social skills
- Facilitate group counseling sessions for students facing similar issues
- Facilitate parent-teacher conferences
- Counsel students with academic and or behavioral concerns and provide interventions
- Create new and incoming student schedules (experience in eSchool Plus, SMS, and assisting with the master schedule)
- Coordinator of bilingual/ESL program, screen non-English speakers and place into appropriate academic and language classes (2011-2016)
- Facilitating training for parents and teachers
- Plan school-wide events such as Red Ribbon Week, Pink Panther Fun Run, Career Day, Generation Texas Week
- Sponsor RAK Club, a student service organization
- Plan incentives for students to maintain good grades and good behavior
- Complete administrative duties as assigned
- Maintain accurate record-keeping of all counseling duties and expectations
- NCI, Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (September 2017)
Teacher
Nimitz High School
08.2004 - 03.2010
- Taught Psychology, World History, and Social Studies
- Created lesson plans, differentiated instruction, and follow individual educational plans
- Team member and academic contributor to the World History team
- Sponsored Ladies of Elegance, a social group for female students grades 9-12th
Education
Ed.D - Education Leadership Special Populations
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2024
Masters of Education - Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Science - History
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2004
Skills
- Transformative Educator
- Resourceful
- Strategic Thinker
- Solution Focused
- Goal Oriented
- Team Builder
- Student Centered
- Great Customer Service
Timeline
Counselor
Blanson CTE High School
07.2018 - Current
Counselor
Parker Intermediate School
03.2010 - 06.2018
Teacher
Nimitz High School
08.2004 - 03.2010
Ed.D - Education Leadership Special Populations
University of Houston
Masters of Education - Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - History
Iowa State University
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