Sandra Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
School Counselor who partners with and advocates for students. Consistently strives to implement the best counseling theories to create the best guidance strategies for students to thrive in their education and personal lives. Uses effective and efficient methods of guidance while focusing on the individual needs of each student.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Guidance Counselor Intern
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
San Antonio, TX
08.2001 - Current
- Led 1 group therapy sessions each week.
- Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources.
- Conducted 5 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
- Counseled students with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
- Developed and distributed relevant and comprehensive written materials on cyber bullying and spreading rumors.
- Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities.
English Language Arts Coordinator
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - Current
- Supported 18 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 1256 students.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Served on School Affiliation Board and revised the institute's policies and rules.
- Developed and managed communications strategies, plans and budgets.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged teachers to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Attended 4 staff meetings each month and served on the School Improvement Committee.
- Attended monthly district meetings to adapt new policies and implement policies back at home campus.
ELA Teacher
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
San Antonio, TX
08.2004 - Current
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and the Parent Teacher Club.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Assisted 5 children per station during small-group learning periods.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counselor
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2017
Master of Science - Technology in the Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management systems
- Learning assessments
- Member of ATPE
- ABYDOS Writing Instructor
- Presenter at numerous district professional development
Timeline
English Language Arts Coordinator
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
07.2016 - Current
ELA Teacher
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
08.2004 - Current
School Guidance Counselor Intern
Northside Independent School District/Luna MS
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - School Counselor
Lamar University
Master of Science - Technology in the Classroom
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas at San Antonio