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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidate08/2016 to 07/2018San Antonio, TXStreet Address /2015 to 08/2016San Antonio, TXStreet Address /2005 to 06/2014San Antonio, TXMELANIE RATHBUNSummaryI am a self-motivated, articulate, organized, and creative problem solver. I pride myself on listening to the needs of others and developing solutions. I possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and am comfortable presenting and facilitating information to large and small groups. My positive attitude and approachable nature allows for others to feel at ease when learning new and challenging information. I am always willing to collaborate and bring new ideas to the table for the betterment of the team. It is my desire to bring the leadership skills I have developed over the past 22 years in the field of Education, Counseling, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to my next career opportunity.Professional ExperienceSocial Emotional Learning SpecialistNorth East ISDModeled and practiced with teachers on how to utilize Conscious Discipline strategies and techniques in order for students to acquire SEL skills.Created and presented targeted staff development to teachers district-wide as well as provided resources that improved instructional practices.Formally coached and collaborated with teachers to foster their understanding of Conscious Discipline principles, which helped improve student behaviors. Developed and led Beginner and Advanced monthly cohorts designed to teach SEL language, songs, behavior techniques, and strategies to early childhood teachers. School CounselorNorthside ISDDesigned and delivered developmentally appropriate guidance lessons to elementary students that focused on interpersonal effectiveness, problem solving, cultural awareness, self-esteem, motivation to achieve, responsible behavior, and communication skills. Provided small group and individual counseling to students needing support in the areas of: Divorce/Family changes, Friendship/Getting Along with Others, Military Deployment, Managing and Coping with Grief, Making Appropriate Behavior Choices, Understanding Feelings, and Improving Work/Study Habits. Coordinated Tier 3 RTI meetings, various benevolence projects that helped the community, planned Red Ribbon Week and Generation TX week activities, put on a school-wide Career Day with guest speakers, and assisted with STAAR coordination/planning.Presented information to staff on The 40 Developmental Assets, Suicide, Bullying, and Child Abuse/Jenna's Law.School CounselorNorth East ISDCreated and implemented a developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum to all students in grades K-5.Consulted with teachers, parents, and students in order to assess the academic and social/emotional needs of students. From this data small group and individual counseling sessions were conducted. Created presentations to share with faculty on such topics as Suicide Prevention, Bullying, Child Abuse, and Classroom Management Strategies.Coordinated with local area business volunteers and high school students to serve as mentors for at-risk students.Served as a member of the RTI committee, Section 504 coordinator, ESL Point of Contact/Coordinator, Talent Show committee and MC, Earth Day committee, Campus Test Coordinator for 5 years, Science Committee, and served as the cluster Counselor leader on the Council of Counselors. 23418 Treemont Park, San Antonio, TX 78261 C: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE 08/1998 to 05/2005San Antonio, TX08/1995 to 05/1998San Antonio, TX2004San Antonio, TX, USA1995San Antonio, TX, USA1999San Antonio, TX, USACoordinated Red Ribbon Week activities and lessons in an effort to promote healthy drug-free lifestyles, utilized guest speakers and brought in assemblies in order to motivate students to make the right choices when confronted with peer pressure.TeacherNorth East ISD10 years classroom experience teaching grades Pre-K, Kinder, 2nd, and 3rd. Worked with diverse populations with the ultimate goal of producing children that found joy in learning, who were prepared to solve problems in a variety of situations, both socially and academically, and that were inspired to learn more about the curriculum.Utilized test data to drive instruction and constantly assessed the strengths and weaknesses of students in order to address gaps in learning.Incorporated technology in order to capture the interest of students, promote life-long learning and to address different learning styles.Served as Grade Level Chairperson, Science Committee, Campus Improvement Committee, Social Committee Chairperson.TeacherEdgewood ISDEducation and TrainingMaster of Arts: CounselingUniversity of Texas at San AntonioBachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary StudiesUniversity of Texas at San Antonio15 credit hours of BIL/ESL Coursework (ESL Endorsement) University of Texas at San AntonioCertificationsTexas Certified Counselor for grades K-12Texas Certified Teacher for grades PK-6Certified Trauma and Loss CounselorPeer Mediation Trainer of TrainersThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Trainer of Trainers Texas School Ready Training to be a District level Coach AchievementsNominated for Teacher of the Year, Blattman Elementary, 2015-2016 Awarded a Bilingual/ESL grant to attend UTSA and help foster language acquisition for ESL students (ESL Endorsement).Nominated and received the PTA Life Membership Award PTA President's Award for Leadership and ServiceMember, South Texas Counseling Association |
