Vanessa Williams
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Experienced counseling professional prepared to excel in therapeutic settings. Adept at building rapport, conducting assessments, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving meaningful client outcomes. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and developing personalized treatment plans. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent support in dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Hope Center
07.2024 - Current
- Navigated ethical dilemmas with sensitivity and adherence to professional guidelines, upholding client confidentiality and boundaries.
- Empowered clients to develop effective coping skills through cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained detailed case documentation in compliance with legal requirements and professional ethics standards.
- Developed personalized treatment plans, addressing specific mental health concerns and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Established trusting therapeutic relationships, fostering open communication and emotional growth.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
Guidance Counselor
Corsicana ISD
07.2017 - Current
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of school counseling.
School Counselor
Rice ISD
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided one-on-one and group counseling to students
- Conducted assessments for the district in identifying gifted students.
- Coordinated RTI and 504.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
GEAR UP Site Facilitator
ESC Region 12
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Facilitated a cohort of students in two school district in promoting higher education.
- Provided support to families by connecting them with relevant resources and guiding them through the college application process.
- Implemented data-driven decision making practices that informed program planning efforts based on identified trends in student achievement data.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
Teacher
Corsicana ISD
08.2002 - 08.2012
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling and Development
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2025
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2010
BSIS -
Texas A&M University – Commerce
Corsicana, TX01.2003
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Depression treatment
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, In process
- Texas Counselor Certificate, EC-12, Texas
- Principal Certificate, EC-12, Texas
- Teacher Certificate, Generalist EC-4, English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, Texas
- ESL Education, EC-8, Texas
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Hope Center
07.2024 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Corsicana ISD
07.2017 - Current
School Counselor
Rice ISD
08.2015 - 07.2017
GEAR UP Site Facilitator
ESC Region 12
08.2012 - 07.2015
Teacher
Corsicana ISD
08.2002 - 08.2012
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
BSIS -
Texas A&M University – Commerce
M.Ed. - Counseling and Development
Lamar University
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