Wendy Waldroup
Gun Barrel City ,USA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2025
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness and effective communication strategies.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
School Counselor (K-6)
Arlington ISD
08.2004 - 06.2015
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)
Arlington ISD
08.1996 - 06.2004
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Certification - School Counseling
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX01.2006
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.1996
Skills
- Classroom guidance lessons (Grades PreK-6)
- Small group and individual counseling services
- Crisis Counseling (Bullying & Suicide risk assessments)
- Federal PEIMS/At-risk Coordinator
- Federal 504 Coordinator
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration & training
- Report building and submitting (Frontline, Skyward, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Google Platform use)
Certification
- English/Education, 1996-Present
- Special Education, 2010-2016
- School Counseling, 2010-2016
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2025
School Counselor (K-6)
Arlington ISD
08.2004 - 06.2015
Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)
Arlington ISD
08.1996 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
University of Texas at Arlington
- English/Education, 1996-Present
- Special Education, 2010-2016
- School Counseling, 2010-2016
Certification - School Counseling
Texas Christian University
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