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Sonetriya B. Haston

Lockhart

Summary

Dynamic Elementary School Counselor with Bastrop Independent School District expertise in delivering impactful SEL instruction and fostering emotional resilience. Skilled in developing behavior intervention plans and collaborating with families, I excel in crisis prevention and community engagement, driving initiatives that enhance student well-being and academic motivation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered school-wide SEL lessons using Second Step curriculum to enhance emotional regulation and empathy.
  • Provided one-on-one and small group counseling addressing needs such as anxiety and academic motivation.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop behavior intervention plans within MTSS framework.
  • Coordinated 504 documentation and facilitated meetings with families and staff.
  • Led initiatives like Mental Health Awareness events and Kindness Week to promote positive school culture.
  • Utilized Skyward and School Status for tracking student progress and ensuring timely family communication.

PK Teacher

Lockhart ISD
Lockport
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Implemented engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in self-contained Pre-K classroom.
  • Integrated technology to bolster digital literacy skills among young learners.
  • Conducted social-emotional learning lessons to enhance emotional awareness and interpersonal skills.

Elementary Teacher

Lockhart ISD
Lockhart
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Taught second and fourth grades in a self-contained classroom.
  • Applied ESL strategies to enhance support for English Language Learners.
  • Developed technology-integrated lessons to boost student engagement and foster independence.

RTI Teacher

DelValle ISD
DelValle
08.2007 - 05.2017
  • Led small-group RTI instruction for K–5, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated SST and SDM meetings to track student progress effectively.
  • Integrated technology with differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including ESL students.

Education

M.Ed. - Advanced Literacy Instruction

Concordia University
Austin, TX

Alternative Teaching Certification -

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

B.S. - Business Information Systems

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Counseling Certification -

Inspire Texas/Educator Certification by Region 4
Houston, TX

Skills

  • SEL Instruction (Second Step)
  • Individual & Group Counseling
  • Behavior Intervention & Support
  • MTSS & PBIS Frameworks
  • Crisis Prevention & Response
  • 504 Plans & IEP Collaboration
  • Family & Community Engagement
  • Classroom Guidance & Character Ed
  • Staff Communication (School Status)

Certification

  • Texas Educator EC-4th
  • Reading Specialist EC-12th
  • English as a Second Language Generalist EC-4th
  • Gifted & Talented Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Elementary School Counselor

Bastrop Independent School District
01.2020 - Current

PK Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020

Elementary Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019

RTI Teacher

DelValle ISD
08.2007 - 05.2017

M.Ed. - Advanced Literacy Instruction

Concordia University

Alternative Teaching Certification -

Huston-Tillotson University

B.S. - Business Information Systems

University of Texas at Arlington

Counseling Certification -

Inspire Texas/Educator Certification by Region 4

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