El Paso, TX *****
Phone 214-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Martha Garcia
Summary of
qualifications
Degreed and experienced professional with 30 successful years in the education field.
Comprehensive knowledge of organizational, communication and motivational skills in the Professional School Counselor program.
Expertise with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Outstanding record of establishing and maintaining excellent professional rapport with students, parents, community, and staff.
Education
1992-1994 Texas A&M, Commerce
Commerce, TX
M.S. School Counseling and Guidance & Community
Counseling
Special Education Specialization
Family Counseling Specialization
1988-1992 University of Texas El Paso,
TX
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies of Education Bilingual Specialization
Reading Specialization
1975-1977
El Paso Community College El Paso, Tx
Associates of Accounting
Professional
experience
June 2018-January 2023 Level Pathways, Irving,Texas Case Manager
Caseload 10 students
Managed homeless teenagers
Worked with 4 high school’s staff & faculty to help insure students graduation from high school
Worked with community resoruces to provide housing, food, school supplies, clothing, and medical, dental and eye assistance
Provided counseling when needed
Provided tutoring when needed
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August 2013-June 2018 Nimitz High School, Irving, Texas Counselor
Caseload of 350-400 Students
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for successful attainment of personal goals
Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources and student’s families.
Campus Suicide Prevention Guidance Coordinator
Spanish Language Support for the Counseling Department August 2011-June 2013 Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Counselor
Caseload of 475-500 Students
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of
students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for
successful attainment of personal goals
Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources
and student’s families.
Homebound Program Representative
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Parent Outreach Coordinator
Campus Suicide Prevention Guidance Coordinator
Night School Facilitator
AVID Support Counselor
All A’s Soroptimist Facilitator
Spanish Language Support for the Counseling Department
Campus Career Fair Coordinator
August 2008-June 2011 Grand Prairie 9th Grade Center Grand Praire
TX, 75050
Counselor
Caseload of 350 students
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of
students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for
successful attainment of personal goals
Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources and student’s families.
Homebound Program Representative
Bullying Prevention Coordinator
Handprints on Hearts Coordinator
SST/RTI Coordinator
UTA and Mountain View College Upward Bound Coordinator
Fish Camp Coordinator
Honor Awards Coordinator
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Parent Outreach Coordinator
AVID Support Counselor
All A’s Soroptimist Facilitator
Oversees New to District Enrollments
Crosswinds Liaison
Spanish Language Support for the Counseling Department
Multicultural Committee Chairperson
August 2007 – June 2008 Robert E. Lee Middle School Grand Prairie,
TX 75050
Counselor
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of
students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for
successful attainment of personal goals
Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources
and students’ families.
Homebound Program Representative
Bullying Prevention Coordinator
Handprints on Hearts Coordinator
SST/RTI Coordinator
504 Coordinator
Honor Awards Coordinator
Parent Outreach Coordinator
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Testing and Assessment Coordinator
Spanish Language Support for the Counseling Department August 1999-June 2007 Sam Houston Elementary
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Counselor
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of
students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for
successful attainment of personal goals
Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources
and students’ families.
SST/RTI Coordinator
504 Coordinator
Honor Awards Coordinator
Testing and Assessment Coordinator
August 1994-July1999 E.R. Martinez Learning Center Dallas, TX 75212
Counselor
Consult and help students choose the best academic goals
Provide current and relevant information to students and their families.
Assist the instructional staff in identifying and servicing special needs of
students and their families
Assist students in the development of adaptive behaviors requisite for successful attainment of personal goals
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Provide professional individual, family, and group therapy.
Facilitate communication between various community-based resources
and students’ families
SST/RTI Coordinator
Established a Parent Center facilitated Day care for staff
Honor Awards Coordinator
Testing and Assessment Coordinator
Co-Coach for Odyssey of the Mind
Coached 10 students to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers
August 1992-July 1994 E.R. Martinez earning Center Dallas, TX 75212
4th /5th Grade Bilingual & ESL Teacher
Taught English & American History
Prepare lesson plans and instructed students in each subject
Assess students’ abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
Adapt lessons to change in class size
Grade students’ assignments and exams
Communicate with parents about student’s progress
Work with individual students to challenge them and improve their abilities
Prepare students for standardize tests required by the state
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies
Supervise outside of the classroom—for example, playground, lunchtime and detention
Member of various committees
Achievements
1992 Teacher of the Year
1994 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as Testing Coordinator
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2005 Outstanding Volunteer for Leadership of Support Groups for Hurricane Katrina Survivors
2011 Honorary Gopher Battalion Member in recognition of loyal, faithful and dedicated support to the U.S. Army JROTC Gopher Battalion
2013 Certificate of Appreciation “An Educator who truly possesses “Kid Magic”
References Dr. Dana Jackson Dr. Demetrus Liggins
Chief of Support Services Superintendent
Grand Prairie ISD Fayette County Public Schools
2602 S. Belt Line Road 701 E. Main St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Lexington, KY 40503
****.*******@*****.*** ********.*******@*******.*********.** 972-***-**** 817-***-****
Patricia Calahan Dr. Lori Davis
Director of Academic Records Co-Founder & President
& Systems Level Pathways
Grand Prairie ISD 130 S. Main St.
2602 S. Belt Line Road Irving, TX 75060
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 972-***-****
972-***-**** *******@************.***
********.*******@*****.***
Bob Harris Sharon Johnston
CEO Level Pathways Founder of The Main Place
130 S. Main St. 2236 W. 5th St.
Irving, TX 75060 Irving, TX 7506
972-***-**** ***-**-****
****@************.*** ******@************.***
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