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Sarah Adams

Amarillo

Summary

Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record at Amarillo ISD, excelling in mental health advocacy and crisis management. Successfully developed individualized behavior plans, enhancing student outcomes and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Committed to creating supportive environments that promote emotional well-being and academic success for diverse student populations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
07.2010 - 06.2025
  • Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
  • Helped students overcome behavioral issues by designing and teaching classes to train and challenge past problems with the law and school.
  • Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
  • Partnered with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted interventions for improved academic and behavioral outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.

School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.

School Counselor

Ft. Collins School District
09.2006 - 05.2007
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
07.2000 - 06.2005
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.

Secondary School Teacher

Samnorwood ISD
08.1994 - 05.1996
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.

Middle School English Teacher

Amarillo ISD
08.1991 - 05.1994
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
  • Taught students how to express ideas in detail.

Middle School English Teacher

Dimmitt Independent School District
08.1990 - 05.1991
  • Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
  • Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

West Texas A&M University
Canyon
12-1998

Education

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
05-1990

Skills

  • Mental health advocacy
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Clear communication with parents
  • Multicultural competence
  • Crisis management
  • Facilitating group counseling

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

Timeline

High School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
07.2010 - 06.2025

School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010

School Counselor

Ft. Collins School District
09.2006 - 05.2007

School Counselor

Amarillo ISD
07.2000 - 06.2005

Secondary School Teacher

Samnorwood ISD
08.1994 - 05.1996

Middle School English Teacher

Amarillo ISD
08.1991 - 05.1994

Middle School English Teacher

Dimmitt Independent School District
08.1990 - 05.1991

Master of Science - Counseling

West Texas A&M University

Education

West Texas A&M University