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E D U C A T I O N
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
December 2018
M.ED. GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
Sam Houston State University
Hunstville, TX
May 2007
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ACADEMIC STUDIES
S C H O O L C O U N S E L I N G
E X P E R I E N C E
Elementary Counselor: PK-1st Grade
2022-Present
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY, CLEVELAND ISD
Provide monthly guidance lessons that align with district's social emotional curriculum and student needs
Create, organize, plan, and conduct small group counseling sessions
Provide individual counseling for students through responsive services
Establish and maintain positive rapport with staff, students, and parents
Coordinate services with community for families in need Serve as homeless liaison to provide students who are experiencing homelessness with resources and support 504 Coordinator
Career Week Coordinator
909 Culberson St.
Cleveland, Texas 77327
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N
STATE OF TEXAS
EC-12 School Counselor
EC-4 Generalist
EC-4 ESL
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY, CLEVELAND ISD
Elementary Counselor: PK-5th
2019-2022
Lead Counselor
Provide monthly guidance lessons that align with district's social emotional curriculum and student needs
Create, organize, plan, and conduct small group counseling sessions
Provide individual counseling for students through responsive services
Establish and maintain positive rapport with staff, students, and parents
Coordinate services with community for families in need Serve as homeless liaison to provide students who are experiencing homelessness with resources and support 504 Coordinator
Career Week Coordinator
T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
2nd Grade
2013-2018
CLEVELAND ISD
Created and taught engaging lessons across all content areas with an emphasis in differentiation, collaboration, and small group instruction
Established a learning environment that was encouraging, engaging, and adaptive to student needs
Built individual relationships with each child to allow for success in the classroom
Included parents in students' education through weekly communication
Managed data and deadlines to meet requirements around student records, detailed student performance reports, and report cards
References
KELLY WOLFF
21300 Terreton Springs Dr.
Porter, TX 77365
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KATHERINE TOMASELLI
4480 lone Alcove Dr.
Spring, TX 77386
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NANCY LYNCH
Coordinator of Social
Emotional Learning
Professional School Counselor
Tomball High School
Tomball ISD
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WENDY BENEFIELD
Math Instructional Coach
Southside Elementary
Cleveland, TX 77327
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LINDSAY DUKE
Professional School Counselor
Onalaska Elementary
Onalaska ISD
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