- Duncanville Band Booster (DMI Coordinator, President, Vice President, Chaperone)
- Superintendent Search Committee
- Superintendent's Round Table 2022-2024
- 2023 Duncanville Bond Committee
- Site Coordinator for NMSI 2019-2022
- National Honor Society Sponsor
- Interact Club Sponsor
- Campus Teacher of the Year, 2016
- PTA District Council Chair
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Member and Fundraiser
- TCU & UTA Parent Student Association
Shaunna Kile
Duncanville,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with over five years of experience providing guidance and support to students in academic, personal, and social development. Skilled in conducting individual and group counseling sessions, creating tailored intervention plans, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a positive school environment. Possesses a strong understanding of mental health issues, crisis intervention techniques, and special education services. Committed to promoting student success and well-being through empathy, active listening, and a student-centered approach to counseling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Grand Prairie High School
07.2024 - Current
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential post secondary options.
- Maintain positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
MS Summer Counselor
Kennemer Middle School
05.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to middle school students during daily activities and group discussions
- Developed and implemented engaging and educational programming focused on mental health and self-care
- Monitored and addressed any behavioral or emotional concerns among campers in a proactive and sensitive manner
Elementary School Counselor
Duncanville Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling services to elementary school students to address behavioral issues, social skills development, and emotional challenges.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement intervention strategies to support student success and foster a positive school climate.
- Conduct classroom presentations and workshops on topics such as bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and mental health/suicide prevention for students in grades PK-4.
- Administer and interpret assessments to evaluate students' academic performance, social-emotional functioning, and behavioral concerns.
- Coordinate workshops to address topics such as Social Emotional Behavior, RTI documentation, Attendance Goals, CHAMPS implementation, threat assessments, and Bullying Intervention.
Summer School Counselor
Acton Elementary
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Coach students through individual and group counseling sessions for those struggling with behavioral or emotional issues during the summer school program
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop and implement behavior intervention plans for students experiencing academic challenges
- Monitor and document student progress and behavior to assess the effectiveness of intervention strategies and make recommendations for continued support
- Facilitated workshops on social emotional skills lessons that were created and planned for each day to assist students as they develop effective academic strategies for success.
Secondary English Teacher
Duncanville High School
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated the use of technology and academic apps to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Developed professional development activities for the English department and PLC implementation school wide.
- Coordinated with collegues to develop curriculum and assessments that ensured consistency and quality education for all student's success.
Summer School Counselor
Duncanville High School
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Ensured confidentiality and security of student transcripts in compliance with FERPA regulations
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to verify course completion and graduation requirements
- Individualized a student information system to track completion, update grades, credits, and other academic data
- Evaluation and audit of summer school transcripts
Education
LPC Certificate - Clinical and Mental Health
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXMasters Degree - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX04-2017
Bachelor's Degree - English
Univesity of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2013
Skills
- Builds positive relationships with students and staff
- Master Scheduling
- Post Secondary Planning
- Organization and Planning
- Strong and Effective Communication Skills
Interests
Timeline
High School Counselor
Grand Prairie High School
07.2024 - Current
MS Summer Counselor
Kennemer Middle School
05.2024 - Current
Summer School Counselor
Acton Elementary
06.2023 - 06.2023
Elementary School Counselor
Duncanville Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Summer School Counselor
Duncanville High School
06.2020 - 07.2020
Secondary English Teacher
Duncanville High School
08.2014 - 05.2022
LPC Certificate - Clinical and Mental Health
Lamar University
Masters Degree - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree - English
Univesity of Phoenix
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