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Viridiana Alvarez

El Paso,Tx

Summary

Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record at Ysleta Independent School District, enhancing student well-being through individual counseling and crisis intervention. Skilled in parent-teacher collaboration and conflict mediation, I fostered a supportive environment that promoted academic success and emotional resilience, ensuring every student received the attention they needed to thrive.

Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
06.2014 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty to address problems and grow student success.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

Teacher

Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, Texas
06.2008 - 05.2014
  • 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.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
03.2007 - 05.2008
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Socorro Independent School District
El Paso, TX
01.2005 - 05.2008
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Education

M.D. - Master of Education- Major in Counseling

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
05-2014

Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05-2004

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Solutions-focused
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Conflict mediation
  • Academic support
  • Counseling and therapy
  • Elementary education
  • Listening actively
  • Coping strategies
  • School counseling
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Google classroom
  • Google sheets application
  • Google documents application
  • Organizing and executing large events
  • Technology savvy
  • Typing speed (approx 39 words per minute)
  • Solution Focused trained

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated group therapy counseling for identified Military Connected students to help them adjust and go through changes they encounter because of their military lifestyle
  • Redesigned Desertaire Elementary school counseling program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.
  • Managed a high-volume caseload of 520 students, including 5 % with 504 plans, 26% military connected, 24% identified Special Education
  • Managed and took the lead at Response to Intervention Committees
  • Led professional development regarding Suicide Protocol, CPS reporting protocol, Mental Health (Self-Care), SEL campus initiatives
  • Held Restorative Circles as needed with staff, teachers and students
  • Held individual and group counseling sessions as needed with students
  • Responsible for small group social skills with an identified group of students
  • Awarded Purple Star recognition
  • Took the lead and followed through with the initial process of Special Education Referrals
  • Took the lead, organized and executed several campus events ( example(s) but not limited to Veterans Celebration, Thanksgiving luncheon, Christmas programs, Dual- Language informational meetings, Easter Egg Hung, Homecoming, Mothers Day celebration)

Certification

  • Bilingual Generalist-Spanish (EC-4)
  • School Counselor (EC-12)
  • LPC- Associate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Counselor

Ysleta Independent School District
06.2014 - Current

Teacher

Ysleta Independent School District
06.2008 - 05.2014

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Ysleta Independent School District
03.2007 - 05.2008

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Socorro Independent School District
01.2005 - 05.2008

M.D. - Master of Education- Major in Counseling

Sul Ross State University

Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

University of Texas At El Paso

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