Yvonne Fifer
Tulia Independent School District
Tulia,TX
44
years of professional experience
Experienced middle school counselor with strengths in student counseling, IEP coordination, 504 planning, and progress monitoring. Skilled in academic and behavior intervention, collaboration, and student support.
Work History
Middle School Counselor
6 Years 10 Months- Provided academic and social-emotional counseling to enhance student well-being and support educational success.
- Provided individual and group counseling for students with academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Facilitated student support groups addressing bullying, grief, anger management, and peer relationships to promote resilience and community.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and implement targeted strategies to boost academic performance.
- Monitored student progress and recommended interventions through district support systems.
- Advised students on course selection, graduation plans, and attendance concerns.
- Participated in IEP team meetings for special education students and provided input on accommodations and modifications.
- Assisted with development of 504 plans for students with qualifying disabilities.
Elementary School Counselor
27 Years 9 Months- Provided individual counseling for elementary students at Tulia Independent School District.
- Delivered classroom guidance lessons on behavior, respect, and social-emotional skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective strategies to address academic and social and emotional issues in the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for special education students.
- Coordinated parent conferences to discuss concerns, services, and student progress.
- Maintained confidential student records, notes, and intervention documentation.
- Coordinated campus testing logistics and schedules.
Teacher
9 Years 9 Months- Developed interactive lesson plans that increased student engagement and promoted critical thinking.
- Instructed students using TEKS, district curriculum and classroom lesson plans.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student understanding and academic growth.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Provided regular updates and conducted conferences to communicate student progress to parents.
- Facilitated UIL competition to enhance student learning and foster teamwork.
Education
Master of Arts - Education With Counselor Certification
Bachelor of Arts - English/Journalism
Associate of Arts - General Studies
High School Diploma
Skills
IEP coordination
504 plan coordination
Progress monitoring/grades
Academic intervention
Behavior intervention
Crisis intervention
Student counseling
Career Counseling
Student information systems
Student Engagement
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Tulia Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2026Read More
Elementary School Counselor
Tulia Independent School District
08.1992 - 05.2020Read More
Teacher
Tulia Independent School District
08.1982 - 05.1992Read More
West Texas A&M University
Master of Arts from Education With Counselor Certification
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Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts from English/Journalism
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San Antonio College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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John Jay High School
High School Diploma
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