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Rolando Chaves
High School Counselor And College Guidance
Houston,TX
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. 15 Years of experience in counseling students on mental health, academic advising. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Counselor and College Guidance
Houston Christian High School
Houston, Texas
06.2008 - Current
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement up to 50 per month,
- Assisted between 35 to 65 high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
International Tour Guide
Joshua Expeditions
Dallas, Texas
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Guided groups of up to 30 people on scheduled tours.
- Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
- Collected and deposited payments from guests.
- Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
- Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
Executive Team Leader
Target
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2005 - 01.2008
- Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
- Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization between 20 to 30 month
- Organized due diligence in preparation for sale of business during seasonal times
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports, and access.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans per day, weekly and monthly.
- Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
High School Science Teacher
International Christian School Of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.1989 - 05.1995
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans for 150 Biology and Chemistry students
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Taught Biology and Chemistry
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 200 high school students
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling
The Master's University
Santa Clarita 06.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR 09.1985 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Biology
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR 09.1985 - 01.1990
Skills
Teaching
Counseling and therapy
Team collaboration and leadership
Student counseling
Maintaining confidentiality
Mediation
Academic advisement
Secondary education
Accomplishments
- Achieved results through effectively helping with keeping track of the entire 479 students credit checks.
- Supervised team of 25-30 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Naviance and College application software
- Management
- Leadership
- Intercultural Proficiency
- Created Lesson Plans and programs
Affiliations
ASCA
NACAC
TACAC
Software
Microsoft Suite
Blackbaud
Naviance
Timeline
Counselor and College Guidance
Houston Christian High School
06.2008 - Current
Executive Team Leader
Target
09.2005 - 01.2008
International Tour Guide
Joshua Expeditions
06.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling
The Master's University
06.1998 - 06.1999
High School Science Teacher
International Christian School Of Costa Rica
01.1989 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
John Brown University
09.1985 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Biology
John Brown University
09.1985 - 01.1990