Simone Gilbert

Experience

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  Fort Worth ISD

  Aug 2007 - now

  In this position, I employ interpersonal communication skills to interact with multicultural students and identify strengths, interests, and needs for goal setting. I assist parents and teachers with identifying potential behavioral problems during 504 meetings and provide students with support to overcome disabilities or developmental problems through individual education accommodations.Three of my many contributions include:• Expanded number of students with perfect attendance by 5.6%; implemented grade-level competition.• Boosted AVID program enrollment by 32%; marketed program via classroom presentations. • Decreased discipline referrals by 15% through mentorship. Show less I advocated for students’ well-being and promoted educational advancement. I was passionate about guiding students in social and career development. I facilitated problem resolution and goal planning; assisted with college applications, job applications, and scholarship submissions. My contributions included:• Heightened graduation rate by 4.3%; improved attendance by offering recovery classes before and after school and on Saturdays during Fall and Spring semesters.• Regularly communicated attendance, performance, and progress to parents; coordinated individual graduation plans to increase student engagement; cut dropout rate by 5%. Show less I planned, implemented, and oversaw results-based school counseling programs that promoted student welfare. I applied interactive learning mediums to increase comprehension of curriculum and assisted students through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. My contributions included:• Creating multiple opportunities to recover attendance and credits; available before and after school and on Saturday mornings.• Instituted mandatory parent meetings every six weeks for failing Seniors or those behind on credits. Show less

  • Middle School Counselor

    Aug 2013 - now

  • High School Counselor

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • High School Counselor/AVID Counselor/Lead Counselor

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2012
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  College Ready, Maybe Not?

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Podcast Host

  This podcast gives parents & guardians the peace of mind that their child is gaining the necessary skills to be prepared for life as they reach senior graduation. College Ready, Maybe Not presents stories and strategies from the perspective of School Counselor and single parent, Simone Gilbert. So whether you homeschool or send your K-12 child off to school every day, this podcast has a little something for every parent. College Readiness (done right) = life preparedness