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Tanya Rhodes

San Marcos,TX

Summary


Focused School Counselor with 7 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Counselor

San Marcos CISD
04.2018 - Current
  • Improved communication between school staff, students, and families by organizing regular meetings to discuss student progress.
  • Led professional development workshops for faculty members on topics such as trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and diversity training.
  • Assisted with the development of school policies that fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Served as an advocate for at-risk youth within the middle school population by working closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on intervention efforts.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
  • Supported diverse learners with tailored counseling services to address unique needs and challenges effectively.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
  • Conducted classroom observations to identify areas where social-emotional supports could be integrated into lesson plans more effectively.
  • Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by hosting informative events that encouraged collaboration between home and school environments.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area employers.
  • 504 Coordinator on our campus.
  • Sat in on ARD's for students over 13 to discuss Pathways for High School preparation and beyond.
  • Start with Hello promotion to include all students to reduce student isolation.
  • Safety Team member, AVID member, Celebration Committee, Crisis team member.

Teacher

San Marcos CISD
10.2014 - 04.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • In this position I was the ESL instructor, LPAC Representative for my campus and the Dyslexia teacher.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

Teacher

East Chambers Independent School District
08.2003 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Created opportunities for peer tutoring and group collaboration, fostering a sense of community within the classroom.

Teacher

Anahuac ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Self Contained classroom for fourth graders.

Education

Master of Education in School Counseling - School Counseling

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12-2012

Bachelor of Science - Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2001

Associate of Science - Psychology

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
05-1983

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Solutions-focused
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Individual counseling
  • Career guidance
  • Group counseling
  • Mediation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student advocacy
  • Academic advising
  • Special education support

Accomplishments

I have taken the additional College hours and I am eligible to take the LPC exam.

I recently received the Anna Ve Farr heroes award from Hays County children's Protective Board.

Affiliations

  • American School Counselor Association
  • Texas Counseling Association
  • Texas Classroom Teachers Association
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Certification

  • Certified School Counselor EC-12 6/30/2031
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (1-8)
  • Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
  • Elementary Mathematics (1-8)
  • I am currently working on my Grief Counseling Certification.

Timeline

Lead Counselor

San Marcos CISD
04.2018 - Current

Teacher

San Marcos CISD
10.2014 - 04.2018

Teacher

East Chambers Independent School District
08.2003 - 05.2014

Teacher

Anahuac ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003

Master of Education in School Counseling - School Counseling

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Lamar University

Associate of Science - Psychology

San Jacinto College

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