Marlene Studivant-Moore

Dedicated and results-driven Lead Counselor with extensive experience in student guidance, college and career readiness, and educational leadership. Adept at working with diverse student populations, providing individualized academic and personal support, and coordinating testing and scholarship opportunities. Strong background in special education counseling and administrative leadership. Committed to fostering student success through strategic planning, mentorship, and collaboration.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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