Ronnie G. Pierce
Uvalde,TX
Summary
Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Northside ISD
10.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized student counseling strategies to support academic and emotional growth.
- Facilitated group workshops on conflict resolution and social skills development.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and address student behavioral issues effectively.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies, ensuring student safety and emotional well-being.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher/School Counselor Internship
Medina Valley Independent School District
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Individual counseling (supervised).
- Group counseling (supervised).
- Leader in Me Teacher.
- Implement lesson plans based on the 8 Habits of Leadership.
- Classroom guidance and social/emotional skills development.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Judson Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed individual educational plans to promote educational, physical, and social development.
Special Education Teacher – Functional Life Skills
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations, and zoos to develop skills and community awareness.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to enrich skills.
Special Education Teacher
Point Isabel Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Develop IEP leveraging developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed individual educational plans to promote educational, physical, and social development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Education
B.S. - General Studies
UT-Pan American
01.2007
M.Ed. - undefined
Lamar University School Counselor
01.2023
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Student motivation
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Individual and family support
- Conflict resolution
- Play therapy techniques
Certification
- LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, 2025
- Texas Educator Certificate: School Counselor EC-12 - Texas Education Agency, 2023
- Texas Educator Certificate: Special Education EC-12 – Texas Education Agency, 2023
- Texas Educator Certificate: Health EC-12 – Texas Education Agency, 2023
- Texas Educator Certificate: Physical Education EC-12 – Texas Education Agency, 2023
Timeline
School Counselor
Northside ISD
10.2023 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher/School Counselor Internship
Medina Valley Independent School District
08.2021 - 10.2023
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Judson Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher – Functional Life Skills
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
09.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Point Isabel Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2018
M.Ed. - undefined
Lamar University School Counselor
B.S. - General Studies
UT-Pan American