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Vickie Walls

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Learning Counselor

Uplift Education
07.2023 - Current
    • Improved communication between institutions by establishing clear channels and protocols for information sharing.
    • Provided ongoing support for enrolled students, addressing any challenges or concerns in a timely manner.
    • Advised parents on the benefits of dual enrollment programs as well as potential challenges their children might encounter during this unique educational experience.

College Counselor

IDEA Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, feedback, and recognition of achievements.
  • Collaborated with upper management to define goals, establish expectations, and create strategic plans.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
  • Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
  • Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.

Pre-AP Humanities Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Civics Teacher

Algiers Charter School Association
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student learning
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked with students on presentations to enhance their verbal skills
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Deliver lessons that effectively utilize direct teaching and modeling with immediate feedback, independent practice, and targeted support for students
  • Collaborate with other teachers


Consultant/Owner

Zion Consulting Services
09.2008 - 06.2015
  • Facilitate meetings with families that are dealing with mental health and/or mental retardation issues on a regular basis to assure a continuum and the effectiveness of services
  • Create, edit and administer assessments or plan of cares
  • Educate, train and provide scheduling and conflict resolution for direct staff workers
  • Payroll through Paychex
  • Create and implement documents necessary to meet Department of Health and Hospital requirements
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, leading to increased accountability and better overall performance.

Civics/Economics Teacher

Recovery School District
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • Developed Instructional plans aligned with state content standards that are appropriate for the age, knowledge and interests of learners
  • Cross curriculum with English
  • Maintained accurate student records
  • Measured student performance
  • Assist students and parents with the FAFSA
  • Provide career counseling to students ensuring they are aware the most current information on high wage, high demand jobs
  • ACT/EOC testing.

Civics/Economics Teacher

East Feliciana Parish School System
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Plan and implement a programs to educate scholars
  • Created an environment where students can learn and develop optimally, align instruction, assignments and assessments plans with state content standards, measure criteria, set academic expectations, keep students on task and well-behaved
  • Cross curriculum with English


Waiver Services Manager/Administrator

Seasons Care Services, Inc.
03.2006 - 09.2008
  • Managed office and meet with staff, plan and direct services for the mental health and mental retardation; write service assessments, provide quality assurance with home and office binders and personnel charts
  • Take part in strategic planning with treatment team
  • Perform community outreach activities to locate additional clients
  • Utilize resources in the community order to assist families.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and guidelines.
  • Coordinated internal resources to ensure timely delivery of services to clients.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
  • Managed day-to-day development issues.
  • Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Family Services Case Manager/Supervisor

CADENCE OF ACADIANA
04.2002 - 03.2006
  • Enhanced team performance through regular supervision, coaching, and training of case managers.
  • Meet timelines required by Department of Health and Hospitals.
  • Provided ongoing support to case managers in crisis situations, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and promoting best practice approaches.
  • Oversaw accurate documentation of client progress notes, maintaining compliance with legal requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures.
  • Reduced caseload backlog by efficiently prioritizing cases and delegating tasks to appropriate staff members.

Education

Masters of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2008

Bachelor of Science: Rehabilitation Counseling -

Southern University A & M University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1991

Skills

  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Team Leadership

Skillsactivities

  • Oversee student clubs/activities
  • Organize, manage and attend grade level field trips.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power School, Excel, PowerPoint, Link it, OneDrive and Outlook.
  • Fundraising Experience
  • Softball and Track Coach
  • Created learning opportunities were students can experience success.
  • Assisted with prom and graduation activities.

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Career Learning Counselor

Uplift Education
07.2023 - Current

College Counselor

IDEA Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023

Pre-AP Humanities Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021

Civics Teacher

Algiers Charter School Association
07.2014 - 06.2017

Civics/Economics Teacher

Recovery School District
12.2013 - 06.2014

Civics/Economics Teacher

East Feliciana Parish School System
08.2013 - 12.2013

Consultant/Owner

Zion Consulting Services
09.2008 - 06.2015

Waiver Services Manager/Administrator

Seasons Care Services, Inc.
03.2006 - 09.2008

Family Services Case Manager/Supervisor

CADENCE OF ACADIANA
04.2002 - 03.2006

Masters of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science: Rehabilitation Counseling -

Southern University A & M University

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