Rhonda Washington
School Counselor
Stafford,TX
Summary
Professional Summary Skill
Caring Elementary School Teacher offering 25 years of experience teaching all subjects to 1st -5th grade students. Adept at leading teams of teachers in curriculum development and instructional review. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Skilled in implementing variety of instructional strategies to motivate students and encourage active participation. Instructs students directly and indirectly to achieve curriculum goals. Dependable mentor offers collaborative skills to build solid relationships with teacher and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Certifications; School Counselor Grade (EC-12)
Elementary Self-Contained Grade (1-8) Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success over 900 students.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning for over 900 students Pre-K to fifth grade.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns to 75 students.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Math Interventionist
Sheldon ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities for over 100 students.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
5th Grade Math/Science Gifted/Talented Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with specialists and teachers to meet needs of students requiring extra support.
- Designed innovative science activities to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Delivered variety of planned learning experiences using diverse media and methods and motivated students to learn and use time wisely to over 600 students Kindergarten to fifth grade.
3rd Grade Math and Science Gifted/TalentedTeacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2019
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Science Lab Instructor
Palmer Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
5th Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District Palmer Eleme
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support for 30 self-contained students.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Second Grade Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked one-on-one with 100% of students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Provided regular feedback to 100% of students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate 60 student's progress.
Education
Master of Education Counseling -
University of St. Thomas
Houston,Tx05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sociology Minors in Political Science And Psychology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA06.1995
Skills
- Advise
- Guide
- Collaborate
- Encourage
- Support
- Crisis Intervention
- School Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
Affiliations
- Bo's Place Volunteer
- CPI Trained (Crisis Intervention Training)
- Capturing Kids Hearts Trained
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators Nominee
- Ethical Consideration For Grief Support after a Traumatic Death Trained
- Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Gifted & Talented Committee
- CBLT (Campus Based Leadership) Committee
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) Committee
- Good Grief for Helping Professionals Trained
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Timeline
School Counselor
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.2022 - Current
Math Interventionist
Sheldon ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
5th Grade Math/Science Gifted/Talented Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
3rd Grade Math and Science Gifted/TalentedTeacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2019
Science Lab Instructor
Palmer Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
5th Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District Palmer Eleme
06.2007 - 06.2009
Second Grade Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Education Counseling -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sociology Minors in Political Science And Psychology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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