Shannon Bourland
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 14 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Aledo ISD
2021.08 - Current
- Collaborated with other district elementary counselors to provide effective programs such as Start with Hello and Red Ribbon Weeks to promote safe choices and bullying awareness to students.
- Delivered monthly guidance lessons to students in grades K-5th based on data derived from parent, teacher, and student Needs Assessments.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns and seeking guidance.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and self-control to empower individual growth.
- Empowered students through short-term counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Co-led the Student Council comprised of 5th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Sponsored the Bearcat Ambassadors, a small group of teacher nominated students, who were responsible for welcoming and creating an inclusive environment for new students.
- Facilitated the Counseling Program Advisory Council that included parents, teachers and other staff members, who collaborated to provide feedback and ideas for enhancing school counseling services.
Elementary School Counselor
Godley Elementary
2010.08 - 2021.06
- Designed and taught guidance lessons to PK-3rd grade classes
- Referred parents and students to community mental health and counseling resources as needed
- Acted as grief counselor to students and resource to staff after school accidents/ tragedies
- Coordinated 504 and LPAC meetings for campus
- Trained staff and coordinated STAAR testing for 3rd grade students
- Assessed students for dyslexia and the Gifted/ Talented program
- Implemented The Leader in Me program to campus as a member of the staff Lighthouse Team
- Served on the campus Response to Intervention Team
- Led the campus Little Lights leadership team comprised of 2nd and 3rd grade students
- Organized Red Ribbon and College/ Career Weeks for the campus.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
4th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
O. A. Peterson Elementary
2008.08 - 2009.06
- Served as team leader for 4th grade team
- Taught writing to homeroom class and reading, spelling and social studies to all fourth grade students
- Participated on the campus Student Support and Intervention Team
- Organized 4th grade field trip to Austin, TX.
2nd, 3rd & 4th Classroom Teacher
Justin Elementary
1998.08 - 2008.05
- Taught language arts & social studies to 2-3 classes of 4th grade students 2004-2008
- Served as team leader for 4th grade 2006-2008
- Was campus Write from the Beginning teacher trainer 2007-2008
- Voted campus Teacher of the Year 2007-2008
- Taught all curriculum areas to self-contained 2nd grade class 2003-2004
- Incorporated Capturing Kids’ Hearts character curriculum to daily lessons
- Taught all curriculum areas to self-contained 3rd grade class 1998-2003
- Trained in dyslexia program and provided targeted dyslexia instruction to students 2000-2001
3rd Grade Teacher
Elder Elementary
1997.08 - 1998.05
- Taught all curriculum areas to a self-contained 3rd grade class
- Collaborated with team to create 3rd grade curriculum.
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Marlin Middle School
1996.08 - 1997.05
- Taught English and writing to entire 5th grade class
- Organized field day for all 5th grade classes.
Education
Master of Education in Counseling -
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX01.2011
Bachelor of Social Work -
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX01.1995
Associate of Arts -
Cisco Junior College
Cisco, TX01.1993
Skills
- Self-Esteem Building
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Group Counseling
- Social Skills Training
- Student Advocacy
- Needs Assessment
- Individual Counseling
- Conflict Management
References
- Gina Henze, Principal, Coder Elementary, 12 Vernon Road, Aledo, TX, 817-441-6095, ghenze@aledoisd.org
- Scott Kessel, Executive Director of Student Services, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, TX, 817-441-5161, skessel@aledoisd.org
- Jodie Dickson, Principal, R.B. Godley Elementary School, 604 N. Pearson, Godley TX, 817-592-4410, jdickson@godleyisd.net
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Aledo ISD
2021.08 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Godley Elementary
2010.08 - 2021.06
4th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
O. A. Peterson Elementary
2008.08 - 2009.06
2nd, 3rd & 4th Classroom Teacher
Justin Elementary
1998.08 - 2008.05
3rd Grade Teacher
Elder Elementary
1997.08 - 1998.05
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Marlin Middle School
1996.08 - 1997.05
Master of Education in Counseling -
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Tarleton State University
Associate of Arts -
Cisco Junior College
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