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Shonda D. Ellis

Plano,TX

Summary

Innovative professional with 16 years of experience handling challenging administrative, organizational and social demands of high school students. Extremely detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor who goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreign Transcript Analyst

Immigr8 Inc.
09.2023 - Current


  • Analyze and evaluate high school transcripts from countries outside of the United States using Immigr8's detailed frameworks.
  • Streamline the process for high school counselors so that transcripts are analyzed accurately and students receive the correct high school credits.

Senior High School Counselor (11th-12th Grades)

Plano West Senior High School
07.2019 - 06.2023


  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
  • Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
  • Helped students complete admissions applications, wrote college recommendation letters, and assisted families in pursuing scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
  • Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level.

High School Counselor (9th-12th Grades)

Sherman High School
07.2018 - 06.2019


  • Provide guidance counseling to students and consultations with parents; make referrals for school-based therapy as needed.
  • Assist registrar with building transcripts; maintain accurate and updated credit check lists.
  • Create and update schedules and 4-year plans for all students in TEAMS.

High School Counselor (9th-12th Grades)

Bentonville High School
07.2010 - 06.2018


  • Participated in the yearly CAP/SSP (Student Success Planning) and scheduling process.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with a large counseling team to facilitate the academic, career, personal and social development of all students.
  • Maintained detailed, accurate records to ensure students took correct courses and received all credits needed for graduation.
  • Served for a period of time as Co-Department Chair for the counseling department.

9th Grade School Counselor

Sapulpa Junior High School
08.2007 - 06.2010


  • Served as 9th grade building test coordinator for Oklahoma state testing.
  • Organized and implemented 9th grade enrollment.

Education

Master of Education - School Counseling

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
12.2004

Skills

  • Scholarship Research
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Career Fairs
  • Post-Secondary Career Exploration
  • College Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Records Maintenance
  • At Risk Student Support
  • Class Schedule Preparation
  • Transcript Review
  • Academic Support
  • Letters of Recommendation

Professional Exams

  • Oklahoma Subject Area Test for English, 02/2009, Passed
  • Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (6th - 12th), 02/2009, Passed
  • Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (PK - 8th), 04/2007, Passed
  • Oklahoma Subject Area Test for School Counselors, 02/2007, Passed
  • Oklahoma General Education Test, 02/2007, Passed

Honors And Awards

  • First Place on Poster Presentation at Oklahoma Counseling Association Conference (02/2008)

References

  • Mrs. Janis Williams / Principal - Plano West Sr. High School / (972) 965-0317 / janis.williams@pisd.edu
  • Mr. Robert Goff / Principal - Leland Edge Middle School / (972) 467-6798 / robert.goff@communityisd.org
  • Dr. Chad Scott / Executive Director of Administrative Student Services - Fayetteville Public Schools / (479) 973-8649 / chad.scott@fayar.net
  • Mr. Johnny Bilby / Assistant Superintendent - Sapulpa Public Schools / (918) 224-3400 x1121 / jbilby@sapulpaps.org

Timeline

Foreign Transcript Analyst

Immigr8 Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Senior High School Counselor (11th-12th Grades)

Plano West Senior High School
07.2019 - 06.2023

High School Counselor (9th-12th Grades)

Sherman High School
07.2018 - 06.2019

High School Counselor (9th-12th Grades)

Bentonville High School
07.2010 - 06.2018

9th Grade School Counselor

Sapulpa Junior High School
08.2007 - 06.2010

Master of Education - School Counseling

Northeastern State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern State University

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