Yvette Sanchez
Counselor
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Insightful Counselor familiar with school and district treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Secondary Counselor
Mercedes ISD
08.2005 - Current
- I have worked for Mercedes ISD as a secondary counselor under numerous titles
- I have been a Migrant Counselor, Academic Counselor, Middle School Counselor, and served as the Head Counselor at Mercedes High School. Currently, I am the counselor at the district recovery center, Mercedes Academic Academy.
- Duties included: Guidance Program Model implementation, Student counseling and support, Guidance Lessons and Classroom Presentations, Student Scheduling, Master Schedule collaboration with administration, TSI Testing, Dual Enrollment (STC), Academy recruitment, Textbook ordering for dual, Graduation Requirement Monitoring for a caseload generally from 300-350 students, Grade monitoring for teachers, Teacher collaboration and support, Assisted with parental involvement, Registration, Orientation, Responsible for Ranking and Top Ten Percent Calculations, Class Advisement Sessions, SPED ARD collaboration, LEP/LPAC collaboration, IGC collaboration with administration, Coordinated scholarships with college advisor, CCMR monitoring and IBC documentation, Associate's Degree Audits, STEM Counselor, PTECH Counselor, Parent Sessions, FAFSA Parent Nights, Advanced Academics Counselor, TAKS/TAAS/EOC assistance with administration, Graduation Requirements coding on transcripts (Speech, Peace Officer, Etc.), Monitored CTE scheduling, Maintained PGPs for students on caseload, Coordinated Senior Class activities such as Senior Walk, Senior Assembly, Banquets, Scholarship Nights, Assisted with the coordination of Graduation, Identified all honors for graduates to include ordering of regalia, PSAT Coordinator, AP coordinator, Head Counselor (4 counselors, 1 social worker, Registrar, secretary), Assisted with attendance and truancy referrals, Provided parent outreach and community services, Tasked with Mercedes High School Remind 101 Communications, Maintained Mercedes High School Facebook Page and social media presence, Assisted Registrar with records tasks
Counselor
Sherwood Githens Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2005
- At Githens Middle School, I was part of a 3-counselor team
- Duties included master scheduling, student support, parental involvement, student scheduling, and emotional and social counseling for students
- I was tasked with small group sessions on topics such as grief, empowerment, study skills, and behavioral interventions
- My duties included Career Guidance and graduation plan endorsements
- I was assigned the entire grade levels state testing duties and traveled with my cohort from 6th to 8th grade.
Teacher
Mercedes ISD
08.1996 - 05.2002
- I served as a fifth-grade teacher for six years
- My experience included self-contained teaching, departmentalized teaching, two-man team teaching, and three-man team teaching
- I served as the Math Department Chair and Fifth Grade chair
- I was tasked with all duties associated with teaching to include subject matter mastery monitoring, provided lessons, grading, attendance, lesson plans, duty, training, communication with parents, and testing.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling and Guidance
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX 08.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX 08.2024 - 06.2024
Skills
Computer LiterateMicrosoft ExcelPower PointWordCanvaKnowledgeable of GoogleMaintained Remind 101 communication for MHSMaintained MHS Facebook page and social media presenceMaintained Dept Google ClassroomKnowledgeable of Skyward Student ServicesPEIMS and Registrar knowledgeable
Task Prioritization
Relationship Building
Client Records Management
Career Counseling
Group facilitation
Problem-Solving
Suicide Prevention
Time management abilities
Positive patient experiences
Problem-solving aptitude
Care Planning
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Response
Analytical Thinking
Individual Counseling
Counseling
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Adaptability
Strong public speaker
Time Management
Social skills teacher
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Analytical Skills
Team Collaboration
Data Confidentiality
Effective Communication
Decision-Making
Interpersonal Skills
Database Management
Administration and management
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Schedule Management
File and Record Keeping
Documentation And Reporting
Multitasking Abilities
Case management proficiency
Written Communication
Attention to DetailS
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification
School Counselor, PK-12
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American
08.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Counseling and Guidance
University of Texas Pan American
08.2023 - 06.2024
Secondary Counselor
Mercedes ISD
08.2005 - Current
Counselor
Sherwood Githens Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2005
Teacher
Mercedes ISD
08.1996 - 05.2002