Open To Work
TERESA ZAUNBRECHER
Lake Arthur,USA
Summary
Experienced School Counselor with 28 years in education, including 13 years in school counseling. Engaged in an internship at an outpatient behavioral health clinic focused on adult substance use treatment. Expertise in crisis intervention and therapeutic counseling, emphasizing strong client relationships and effective mental health solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Substance Use (Adults)
Imperial Health Behavioral Health Clinic
Lake Charles & Sulphur, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Supported adult clients in a substance use IOP level-of-care setting under supervision using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach.
- Built strong therapeutic rapport with adults to support engagement, retention, and follow-through with treatment recommendations.
- Facilitated adult group services and skills-based interventions (coping skills, recovery education, relapse-prevention supports) to strengthen program outcomes.
- Supported treatment goals and accountability while fostering a nonjudgmental environment to enhance client engagement.
- Applied crisis-informed de-escalation strategies (CPI) and followed site protocol for safety planning and elevated-risk concerns.
- Supported structured information-gathering and documentation; identified strengths, needs, and risk/protective factors to support care planning.
- Coordinated resources and referrals to improve continuity of care and optimize client support.
- Maintained timely, accurate documentation and upheld confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA standards.
Assistant Principal
Welsh Roanoke Junior High School
Roanoke, LA
12.2025 - 08.2026
- Facilitated implementation of student safety procedures in daily school operations to ensure a secure learning environment.
- Coordinated student discipline processes to maintain a positive school environment.
- Coordinated student behavior response, parent communication, and daily school operations with administrative teams to foster a positive school climate.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement curriculum enhancements.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff on best teaching practices.
School Counselor
Jeff Davis Parish Schools & Calcasieu Parish School System
, USA
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Provided individual and small-group counseling to address academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and family-related concerns, fostering student resilience.
- Built and maintained trusting relationships with students and families, enhancing engagement and ensuring follow-through on support plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators; communicated with families to coordinate interventions and student supports.
- Connected families with community resources to meet student needs, facilitating improved access to essential support services.
- Maintained documentation and upheld confidentiality, ethics, and school policy.
Classroom Teacher
Jeff Davis Parish Schools; Calcasieu Parish School System; Our Lady Immaculate School
, USA
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with families and school teams to address student needs, enhancing overall classroom success.
- Developed structured, supportive learning environments that fostered positive relationships and established clear expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
McNeese State Universtyi
Lake Charles, LA05-1988
Master’s Degree - School Counseling
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-1998
Post-Master’s Training - Supervision and Principalship
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAPost-Master’s Training - Coursework Toward PLPC Eligibility
McNeese State University
Lake CharlesSkills
- Intensive outpatient program care
- Substance use support
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention support
- Safety planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Relapse prevention skills
- Behavioral assessments
- Risk assessment
- Group counseling facilitation
- Adult group facilitation
- Recovery-focused education
- Resource coordination
- Collaborative strategies
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Therapeutic counseling
- De-escalation techniques
- Client-centered approach
- Rapport building
- Student support services
Education Experience
- School Counselor, Jeff Davis Parish Schools & Calcasieu Parish School System (LA), 13 years. Provided individual and small-group counseling, Supporting academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and family-related concerns. Built and maintained strong helping relationships with students and families to support engagement, trust, and follow-through. Collaborated with teachers and administrators; communicated with families to coordinate interventions and student supports. Responsive to student crises using de-escalation and safety-focused procedures; connected families to community resources as needed., Maintained documentation and upheld confidentiality, ethics, and school policy.
- Classroom Teacher, Jeff Davis Parish Schools; Calcasieu Parish School System; Our Lady Immaculate School (LA), 13 years, Created structured, supportive learning environments using relationship-based practices and consistent expectations. Partnered with families and school teams to support student needs and classroom success.
- Assistant Principal (6-8), 7 months, Supported student behavior response, parent communication, and daily school operations in collaboration with administrative teams., Assisted with student safety procedures and related documentation.
Certifications Training
- ASIST
- CPI
- WPR
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$55000/yr - $70000/yrTimeline
Assistant Principal
Welsh Roanoke Junior High School
12.2025 - 08.2026
Counseling Intern – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Substance Use (Adults)
Imperial Health Behavioral Health Clinic
12.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Jeff Davis Parish Schools & Calcasieu Parish School System
01.2005 - 01.2018
Classroom Teacher
Jeff Davis Parish Schools; Calcasieu Parish School System; Our Lady Immaculate School
01.2005 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
McNeese State Universtyi
Master’s Degree - School Counseling
McNeese State University
Post-Master’s Training - Supervision and Principalship
McNeese State University
Post-Master’s Training - Coursework Toward PLPC Eligibility
McNeese State University