Marlene studivant-moore

Lead Counselor | S. P. Waltrip High School | 2012 – 2021 | Houston, TX

• Managed student scheduling to ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and HISD graduation requirements.
• Coordinated STAAR, PSAT, SAT, and TELPAS testing to support student academic progress.
• Provided comprehensive college and career guidance, assisting students and parents with scholarship applications and financial aid.
• Conducted classroom guidance sessions on decision-making, conflict resolution, and post-secondary planning.
• Attended and contributed to ARD and LPAC meetings to support diverse student needs.
• Oversaw data input and tracking for Magnet and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
• Served in a leadership capacity, taking on administrative responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Vanguard School Counselor | Jesse H. Jones High School | 2005 – 2012 | Houston, TX

• Advised 9th–11th grade Vanguard students, scheduling them in Advanced Placement and Career Technology courses.
• Coordinated and administered PSAT, SAT, and TAKS testing.
• Participated in the School Decision-Making Committee to improve student outcomes.
• Organized college field trips to four-year and two-year institutions.
• Provided individual and group counseling to students facing truancy and behavioral challenges.

Special Education Counselor | Jack Yates High School | 2000 – 2005 | Houston, TX

• Evaluated at-risk students and determined program eligibility through formal and informal assessments.
• Provided counseling services for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Designed and implemented behavior management programs, offering parent guidance on behavior modification techniques.
• Assisted teachers with lesson adaptation and behavioral strategies for students with special needs.
• Led co-teaching initiatives to reintegrate behavior-disordered students into mainstream classrooms.

Title I Coordinator & Counselor | Clinton Park Elementary School | 1993 – 2000 | Houston, TX

• Provided K-6 individual and group counseling services.
• Served as Test Coordinator for TAAS, Stanford, and GT testing.
• Acted as Principal Designee for 504 and ARD meetings.
• Organized schoolwide events, including Career Day, Black History Month, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership & Counseling – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
• Mid-Management Certification in Educational Administration – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
• Certification in Counseling Education – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
• Master of Science in Physical Education – Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education & Dance – Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA