Shayleen Zuniga
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Focused and student-centered Lead High School Counselor with 9 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects. I am knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skills include building schedules and preparing students for standardized and advanced placement tests. Certified professional with full Texas credentials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead High School Counselor
Houston ISD
07.2025 - Current
- Managed coordination between counseling team and administration to uphold effective communication.
- Supported creation of master schedule for extensive campus serving 1500 students
- Coordinate weekly meetings for counseling team to focus on goal prioritization and provide support
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
High School Counselor
Houston ISD
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes and support for basic needs.
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Program Coordinator
Longfellow Middle School
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC)- Plan, implement, train teachers, coordinate, review data with teachers and administration team for all district and state assessments.
- Program Coordinator (504/MTSS/GT/LPAC)- Campus program coordinator. Schedule and hold all required annual meetings.
- Ensure all students are receiving appropriate accommodations via compliance documentation. Assign and ensure appropriate accommodations for all MTSS students on district and state assessments.
- Ensure all teachers are compliant with necessary annual training hours.
- Parent Liaison- Provide and distribute all communication to parents via School Messenger, weekly Smore, campus website in order to bridge gap between all stakeholders and maintain a positive working relationship with families.
School Counselor
SAISD
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Provide weekly Individual check ins and short-term counseling for students on an as needed basis
- Provide 3 weekly group counseling sessions for 6-8 students on a variety of topics such as self control, grief, family dynamics, social skills
- Provide 3 guidance lessons weekly to entire classes of students on a variety of topics, based off of the data from the annual Needs Assessment
- Answer all radio calls related to counseling or behavior, deescalate the student to remain in the classroom when possible, or intervene with assistance from administration in more severe situations
- 504/Testing/GT/PBIS Coordinator
ELAR Teacher
Edgewood Fine Arts Academy
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in alignment with ELAR curriculum standards
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, including group work, technology integration, and authentic assessments to cater to diverse learning styles
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student growth and academic success
ELAR Teacher
KIPP Aspire Middle School
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed daily lesson plans aligned with TEKS and submitted for timely weekly review. Prepared comprehensive class materials, including lessons, homework, reading logs, assessments, and daily worksheets.
- Incorporate RTI and ESL-sensitive lessons and accommodations while maintaining accurate data to track progress of majority of students falling under at least one special population.
- Conduct weekly tutoring sessions after school to support students needing individualized attention
- Participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions.
- Reviewed academic skills of each student based on verbal evaluations, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
Education
School Counselor Certification in School Counseling -
Texas A&M San Antonio
San Antonio12-2019
Master of Education - Counseling
University of Houston
Houston08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston08-2012
Skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Professional referral network
- Special education coordinator
- Student records management
- Data-driven decision making
- Behavior Modification
- Leadership and Training roles
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Youth and adolescent development
- Elementary and middle school education
- Multi-Tasking
- Able and experienced in working with all students, grades K-12
- Able to maintain order and control in potentially chaotic environment of elementary, middle, and high school students
- Highly organized, and able to meet deadlines, be punctual to all meetings, meet students with warm and caring demeanor, as well as provide structure needed in order to thrive
Certification
Principal Certification December 2023
School Counselor Certification January 2020
Generalist 4-8 Teacher Certification December 2016
ELAR 7-12 Teacher Certification December 2016
Timeline
Lead High School Counselor
Houston ISD
07.2025 - Current
High School Counselor
Houston ISD
07.2024 - 07.2025
Program Coordinator
Longfellow Middle School
08.2023 - 07.2024
School Counselor
SAISD
08.2020 - 07.2023
ELAR Teacher
Edgewood Fine Arts Academy
08.2019 - 08.2020
ELAR Teacher
KIPP Aspire Middle School
02.2017 - 06.2019
School Counselor Certification in School Counseling -
Texas A&M San Antonio
Master of Education - Counseling
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston