Dr. Tameka Lewis
Arlington
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across a 8-year history of counseling-related accomplishments in education. Highly organized, resourceful, and forward-thinking leader. Recognized in the areas of multi-departmental collaboration, public speaking, professional development, and program innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attendance & Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Grand Prairie ISD
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Developed comprehensive reports for campus leaders and district senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Monitored district attendance metrics consistently and recommended corrective actions to concerning campuses when needed, contributing to improved student attendance campaigns.
- Organized district-wide attendance campaigns that boosted student morale and cultivated team spirit among district administrators.
- Negotiated contracts successfully with vendors securing favorable terms while upholding high-quality standards to track attendance trends.
- Streamlined attendance appeals processes, facilitating clear expectations and timely response times for students with experience hardships that hinder attendance.
- Advised students on academic progress, career goals, and post-graduation opportunities to promote success beyond the classroom.
- Initiated and maintained partnerships with community organization and the local court system.
- Led workshops for colleagues focused on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among campus leaders.
- Conducted professional development webinars to be made available to multiple school districts.
- Supervised Student Attendance Advisors effectively by providing clear guidelines on expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards throughout the semester.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using quantitative data analysis techniques to identify areas needing improvement or modification for better results.
School Climate Specialist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
07.2021 - Current
- Provided consultations for district and campus administrators with student behavior concerns.
- Assisted counselors and social workers in developing behavior intervention plans.
- Developed and maintained effective processes for tracking and reporting data for McKinney-Vento student populations.
- Created rubric to supervise and monitor progress of School Climate Social Workers.
- Mentored new elementary counselors.
- Supported new teachers in improving classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with Support Services team in creating and presenting Connections Count, a district-wide professional development course.
- Served on Crisis Response team.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Outreach Advisor
Grand Prairie ISD
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with key stakeholders and district administration to develop the GPISD Drug Prevention and Intervention Program. Utilized data as a key component to drive and support the needs of students, parents, schools, and the community.
- Developed a campus-reintegration program that includes individual counseling and interactive learning modules to support virtual and in-person learners with transitioning to their home campus after serving placement at the alternative school.
- Developed and monitored counseling program components that promote ongoing drug education for all campuses.
- Provided case management and individual, group, and family therapy sensitive to diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural, religious, and sexual orientation populations.
- Provided professional development for counselors and administrators.
- Coordinated and conducted presentations to educate parents and community members on drug trends and the legal, academic, and relational ramifications of drug use and addiction.
- Collaborated with the Communications Department to create content for district-wide drug-awareness campaigns and promote Be Kind initiatives.
- Assisted with supervising elementary school counselors alongside the Director of Counseling Services to ensure implementation of an effective comprehensive counseling program.
- Served as a mentor for new counselors.
- Reported directly to the Director of Counseling Services.
Elementary School Counselor
Grand Prairie ISD
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Served as the campus Section 504 coordinator. Assisted in developing classroom accommodations for students with disabilities that substantially limit one or more major life activities.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities and special accommodations.
- Collaborated with staff and stakeholders to host programs that promote college and career readiness, mindfulness, physical safety, and drug freedom.
- Provided interventions for students and offered resources to families of students who made suicidal/homicidal outcries. Educated staff on the warning signs of self-harming students.
- Conducted staff trainings and parent workshops that address the laws and protocols regarding sexual harassment, child abuse, bullying, and internet safety.
Teacher (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Math/Science Lead)
DeSoto ISD
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Achieved 100% passing rate in the 2014 Math STAAR test.
Education
Doctor of Psychology -
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CAMaster of Education - Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXBachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Providing community referrals
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship development
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Individual counseling
- Staff Development
- Program Development
Certification
- Standard Texas School Counseling Certificate
- Standard Texas Teaching Certificate, EC-4 Generalist
Timeline
Attendance & Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Grand Prairie ISD
01.2023 - Current
School Climate Specialist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
07.2021 - Current
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Outreach Advisor
Grand Prairie ISD
07.2018 - 07.2021
Elementary School Counselor
Grand Prairie ISD
07.2014 - 07.2018
Teacher (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Math/Science Lead)
DeSoto ISD
08.2008 - 07.2014
Doctor of Psychology -
California Southern University
Master of Education - Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
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