Tetyana Coughran
Pismo Beach
Summary
Professional, passionate, and dedicated school counselor with strong motivation and desire to support, guide, and assist students in their academic, social, emotional, and career development. Knowledgeable and skilled counselor committed to long-term student success through a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lucia Mar Unified School District
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards for diverse K-12 classrooms.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers to support lesson planning and student assessment processes.
School Librarian/Aide, Director of After-School Program/Substitute Teacher
Coastal Christian School
08.2016 - Current
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for elementary students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain an updated library collection.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Facilitated the enhanced after-school program for elementary students.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elementary School #286
03.1999 - 03.2000
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare students for standardized tests.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of education.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling, PPS
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2025
Master's Degree - World Literature And Ukrainian Language
M.P. Dragomanov National Pedagogical University
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2000
Skills
- Expert in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Complex-Problem Solving, Positive-Reinforcement Strategies, Team Collaboration
- ASIST (Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (Online course)
- Special needs support
- Member of the CASC (California Association of School Counselors)
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lucia Mar Unified School District
01.2025 - Current
School Librarian/Aide, Director of After-School Program/Substitute Teacher
Coastal Christian School
08.2016 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elementary School #286
03.1999 - 03.2000
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling, PPS
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree - World Literature And Ukrainian Language
M.P. Dragomanov National Pedagogical University
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