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Phone 214-***-****

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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

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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-***-****

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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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