Tamara Luna
Professional School Counselor
ROSENBERG,TX
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child's academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Implemented data-driven counseling practices, leading to more effective solutions for student issues.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Contributed to positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives.
Educational Coordinator of Curriculum
Colorado Christian University
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
- Conducted classroom observations providing constructive feedback to teachers, ultimately improving teaching practices and student success rates.
- Established partnerships with local organizations and businesses, providing valuable resources and support for school programs.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives for activities, distributing variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving targeted interventions that enhanced student performance.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Worked with community liaison to obtain partnerships that enhance students' recreational activities and gross motor skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.1996
Skills
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Conflict Management Education
- Multicultural Competence
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Needs Determination
- Professional ethics
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Abuse Identification
- Behavioral assessment
- Orientation Programs
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Testing Procedures
- Teacher Training
- Vendor Relations
- Observation Reports
- Staff Training
- Curriculum Coordination
- Interventions Understanding
- Constructive Feedback
- Data-Driven Instruction
- District Standards
- Curriculum Planning
- Instructional Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Materials Coordination
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Adult Learning Principles
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Operations Analysis
- Disciplined Leadership
- Time Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceWork from home optionTrainings
504 Coordinator Training, by Elizabeth Franklin
Accommodations for Texas Assessment Program
Foster Care Champion Training by Dr. O’Neal
Campus Improvement Plan Workday by Dr. Maxwell
McKinney Vento Training by Dr. O’Neal
Solution Focus Therapy Presented by Linda Metcalf
Aspiring Superintendent and Education Leadership Academy, Region 4
SPED: Elementary Administrator Training Lamar Consolidated ISD
ADHD/ Autism Training with Doctor Trani.
Additional Information
Military Experience
• Army National Guard
• United States Army
o Signals Analyst: Military Intelligence
Education
University of Houston Houston, TX
2018-2020- Professional Leadership; Ed.D (all, but dissertation)
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
Educational Coordinator of Curriculum
Colorado Christian University
07.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Harding University
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