After changing careers and moving abroad, I began to see my vocation to help others, especially young ones. I decided to turn back and start over to work as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher. Working with children makes me feel rewarded, accomplished, and fulfilled in a very special way. Life can sometimes become difficult, but we all can be supported and guided to find the spark needed to keep growing and developing.
My job as your school counselor is to apply and deliver the school counseling program to grow and strengthen our student’s outcomes. I advocate for equal access to education for all our children while aligning the school program with the mission, vision, and improvement plan of the campus. Another important part of my role is promoting academic, career, and social development by working with parents, teachers, administration, and the community to support services and students’ achievement.
My counseling program is built according to the ASCA national model to support the academic success, career preparation, and social development of your children, applying school counseling strategies and a tiered method to meet the needs of all students.
Mission: Provide counseling service to all students, nurturing acceptance, empathy, and resilience through character learning, small group, and individual counseling.
Vision: Every student, regardless of their cultural background, beliefs, and special needs, will have access to inclusive learning opportunities through an environment aligned with the school's core values.
School Counselor Role: https://learn.org/multimedia/What_Does_a_School_
Guidance_Counselor_Do_-_Video.html
ASCA Model School Program: https://youtu.be/GNiizsvOx_o
Texas Standards: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/school-counseling
HISD Guidance and Counseling: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/178348
Find resources to support you in making an informed decision for your future career.
Careers that may fit your personality: https://www.123test.com/career-test/
Interest Inventory: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Career Exploration App: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/free-career-aptitude-tests-2059813
Interviews, Internships, and more assessments: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/free-career-aptitude-tests-2059813
Ideas for supporting effective learning and academic readiness.
Reading and Math Skills K-5th: https://www.k5learning.com/study-skills
Reading Skills for Middle School: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/language-and-literacy-milestones/enhancing-comprehension-reading-skills-middle-school.html
Parents’ Role in Reading Skills: https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/11-ways-parents-can-help-their-children-read
Academic and Social Development resources for parents: https://www.avid.org/parent-resources
Resources for special programs focused on connecting general instruction to specialized educational plans to meet unique needs.
What is EIP and 504? https://youtu.be/A9TgDgHfdlY
Getting Help for Special Education Children: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/special-ed-support.html
Apps and Website for Special Education Instruction: https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/apps-and-websites-for-special-education-programs
Special Education in our District: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/58432
Helpful ideas for developing self-interpersonal skills and respect for others.
Supporting Language Learners’ Emotional Health: https://www.colorincolorado.org/family-support
Supporting Emotional Needs for Kids with Disabilities: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-the-emotional-needs-of-kids-with-disabilities/
Bullying Prevention Resources: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/external
Suicide Prevention Resources: https://zerosuicide.edc.org/resources/populations/children-and-youth
Social Emotional Learning Resources: https://blog.symbaloo.com/webmixes/1/50-social-emotional-learning-resources
Contact me for questions, consultations, or potential help.
For services inside the school district, please call the front office or use the QR code to make a direct referral.
District Crisis Hotline (713)556-1340