Shelly Grissom
ARD Facilitator/Special Ed. Counselor
Breckenridge,TX
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 25 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. 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. Highly Skilled ARD Facilitator with knowledge of leading ARD meetings, completing all ARD paperwork using the Success Ed. program, checking Individual Education Plans, Progress Reports, testing and accommodations. Detailed-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARD Facilitator/Special Ed. Counselor
East End Eduction Co-op
Gorman, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Used the Success Ed. program to maintain student records and prepare reports.
Elementary School Counselor
Gorman ISD
Gorman, Texas
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Elementary School Counselor
Azle ISD
Azle, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Organized and developed [Type] community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- 504 Coordinator
- GT Coordinator
- ESL Coordinator
- Prepared and taught Character lessons
- Testing Coordinator (STAAR)
Elementary School Counselor
Breckenridge ISD
Breckenridge, United States
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Character Lessons
- Groups and Individual counseling
- 504 Coordinator
- GT Coordinator
- ESL Coordinator
- Testing Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 09.1995 - 12.1998
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 09.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Counseling and therapy
undefinedCertification
Licensed School Counselor
Additional Information
I am certified in Elementary Education, ESL, Early Childhood Education and Specialized in Reading and English.
I have a Masters in Education for School Counseling.
Timeline
ARD Facilitator/Special Ed. Counselor
East End Eduction Co-op
08.2014 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Gorman ISD
08.2014 - 05.2018
Elementary School Counselor
Azle ISD
08.2011 - 05.2014
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Tarleton State University
09.2007 - 05.2011
Elementary School Counselor
Breckenridge ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
09.1995 - 12.1998
Licensed School Counselor
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