Vicki Smith
Belton,TX
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed. Adept School Counselor offering 14 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Belton Independent School District
Belmont, CA
07.2009 - 06.2023
- Assisted with the development of school policies that fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supported diverse learners with tailored counseling services to address unique needs and challenges effectively.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
- Promoted positive behavior among students through the implementation of school-wide behavior management strategies.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty members on topics such as trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and diversity training.
- 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.
- Assisted in college and career planning by conducting informational sessions and providing resources to students and families.
- Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
Coordinator
Belton Independent School District
Belmont, TX
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinated state testing for a campus
- Coordinated information for and worked with At-Risk students on a campus
- Lead the campus Response to Intervention team to put in place services for students who needed extra assistance
Teacher
Belton Independent School District
Belton, Tx
08.1993 - 08.2005
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
No Degree - Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXMaster of Arts - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Tx12.1992
Skills
- Self-Esteem Building
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental Health Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Bullying Prevention
- Academic advising
- Anger Management
- Career guidance
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Belton Independent School District
07.2009 - 06.2023
Coordinator
Belton Independent School District
08.2005 - 07.2009
Teacher
Belton Independent School District
08.1993 - 08.2005
No Degree - Education
Central Texas College
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Southwest Texas State University