School Counselor open to new opportunities
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.
King Drew Magnet High School / LAUSD
Provided comprehensive college and career counseling to a diverse student caseload.. Guided students and families through academic planning, college research, essay development, and college application strategies.. Served as the point person for dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment programs.. Provided solution-focused and person-centered counseling to address academic performance, peer relationships, self-esteem, and attendance.. Developed and delivered presentations for students, parents, and school communities.. Designed and managed the master schedule to maximize student access to A–G, CTE, and AP coursework.. Served as administrative designee for IEP and 504 meetings.. Conducted progress monitoring that contributed to a 100% graduation rate for more than 300 students.. Increased A–G course completion with grades of C or higher from 80% to 85%, expanding student eligibility for four-year university admission.
Fallbrook Union High School District
Directed district-wide special education programs and student services.. Ensured compliance with state and federal special education regulations.. Oversaw special education transportation, master scheduling, professional development, due process, and alternative placements.. Supervised and evaluated 50+ certificated and classified staff.. Fostered a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.. Led district initiatives involving child welfare and attendance, Section 504 compliance, home/hospital instruction, student discipline, and crisis intervention.. Established protocols that improved IEP compliance timelines by 85%.. Reduced dispute-resolution situations by 90% through improved school-to-home communication and collaboration.
Verdugo Hills High School / LAUSD
Provided leadership for the counseling and special education departments.. Identified students requiring academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.. Facilitated referrals to appropriate programs and services, including counseling, alternative education, and special education.. Collaborated with staff, students, families, and support teams to address student needs.
Mt. Lukens Continuation High School / LAUSD
Served as chief administrator with responsibility for school operations, programs, policies, and strategic planning.. Led master schedule development to support student access and academic progress.. Managed school budgets, programs, and operational priorities.. Applied knowledge of public education objectives and regulatory mandates to improve school performance.. Established goals and implemented strategies to elevate academic achievement.. Maintained positive relationships with parents and community leaders.
College Counseling Certificate
Master of Science, School & Counseling Guidance
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology