VALERIA LIMAS GALICIA
HUMBLE,TX
Summary
Student-centered High School Counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skills include building schedules and preparing students for standardized and advanced placement tests. Certified professional and fluently bilingual.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Shepherd ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Promoted a positive school environment by implementing anti-bullying initiatives and fostering healthy peer relationships.
Teacher
Deer Park ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
General Ed Teacher
Goose Creek ISD
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated techniques in hands-on environment using industry equipment, materials and technologies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Masters - Counseling
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, TX07.2023
BACHELOR OF INTERDISIPLINARY STUDIES - Bilingual Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Edinburg, TX05.2018
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Emergency Procedures
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Active Participation
- Conflict Management
- Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Positive Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Individual Counseling
Accomplishments
- Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, Generalist EC-6, GT certified
Timeline
High School Counselor
Shepherd ISD
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Deer Park ISD
08.2021 - Current
General Ed Teacher
Goose Creek ISD
07.2018 - 06.2021
Masters - Counseling
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF INTERDISIPLINARY STUDIES - Bilingual Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
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