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Chris

Bachelors, Psychology

Texas Southern University, University of Houston-Clear Lake

About Me

In the winter of 2004, I had the pleasure of earning my first degree from Texas Southern University. I received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. From there I entered the classroom and began my teaching career. I began working with at risk students at an alternative school for behavioral concerns. I noticed that many of the students there were smart but had behavioral characteristics that hindered their learning process. I started as a teacher aide but enjoyed it so much that I decided to become certified. I chose to receive my certification in grades 4-8 in all content areas. My personal belief is that these are those most critical times of a students educational career. My desire to want to become a counselor blossomed in those first four years. I made the decision in 2008 to work towards a Masters' degree in School Counseling. I attended University of Houston-Clear Lake and obtained my degree in 2012. During the road to my degrees, I had the pleasure of teaching middle school students in all content areas. Now that I have been a school counselor for the past fours years I have come to miss the classroom environment. There is so much joy in watching students learn something new and the excitement they present. The primary subjects that I tutor are English & Language Arts and middle school level Math. Essay writing would probably be considered my favorite subject since I consider myself a writer as well. Many students struggle with the subject because they are not sure what to say. My advice to students is always to follow your knowledge of the topic and let your mind flow freely. When working with students I try to get to know them as an individual so that learning can be tailored to their needs. There are no two brains that think alike and therefore should be taught using different methods at times. One of the largest components that becomes a hurdle in student learning is study skills or lack thereof. Before I start working with a student I always investigate their studying style. Based on the method they utilize I do my best to tweak the needed changes to maximize student learning. Whenever my time is not devoted to educating I love to listen to music and write poetry. I try to be a student of all genres of music because I believe songs tell the story of a person. My favorite sports are basketball and boxing although I find myself drawn to anything that has a competitive nature.

Education & Certifications

Texas Southern University

Bachelors, Psychology

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Masters, School Counseling

Q&A with Chris

As an educator, parent, and adult I feel that it is our responsibility to provide the most adequate opportunity for success in children. In the classroom it is the obligation of the teacher to provide efficient instruction to their students and possess the ability to reach each student that they encounter. An educator should not be cemented into one style of teaching because they will experience more than one style of student. Our children come to us from a variety of backgrounds that we have to corral in order for them to comprehend the content. If we find ourselves fixated on one method of teaching we will be doing a disservice to many of our students. We are not only here to provide academic achievement but to also prepare students for a successful path through their lives. When teachers appropriately display structure and routine in their classroom, it is giving the student a glimpse of the expectations of society. We are now experiencing a generation that has slowly begun to lose its sense of values and morals. Since we as teachers see most of our students more than they see their own families it is our duty to offer them the best life strategies possible. As educators we must remember that these students will one day become adults and be the ones who are fueling our economy. If we do not equip them with the academic and behavioral knowledge needed for success they will then carry that deficiency into the real world.