Director of College Counseling

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Director of College Counseling, Stanford Online High School

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2022

Worked closely with a caseload of seventy 11th and 12th grade domestic and international students, shepherding them through the college application process. Co-taught College Counseling Course for seniors in Fall and juniors in the Spring. Developed and maintained working relationships with over 50 admissions offices. Conducted ongoing online and in-person one-on-one meetings with students and families to understand unique needs of students as they relate to college applications. Wrote narrative letters that highlight student strengths and fully contextualize their high school experience. Collected, reported, and analyzed student data including standardized test scores, admission outcomes, and other academic measures for use both internally and externally. Served as a member of the Admissions Committee, reading over 150 applications a cycle, recommending admissions decisions for 7th-12th grade applicants for Stanford University Math Camp, Stanford Summer Humanities Institute, and Stanford Online High School. Acted as member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and International Student Committee. Led school-wide community engagement efforts. Served as alumni liason. Show less

Undergraduate Admissions Reader

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

Evaluated transcripts, test scores, recommendations and essays for domestic and international applicants, providing a holistic analysis of applications of undergraduate applicants from Northern California and South East Asia. Wrote a summary and final recommendation for each applicant. Communicated and collaborated with Admissions Directors and Territory Managers to meet university enrollment goals. Evaluated transcripts, test scores, recommendations and essays for domestic and international applicants, providing a holistic analysis of applications of undergraduate applicants from Northern California and South East Asia. Wrote a summary and final recommendation for each applicant. Communicated and collaborated with Admissions Directors and Territory Managers to meet university enrollment goals.

International Program Director

• Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

Hired, managed, and lead professional development for five staff members. Recruited and served as an academic, cultural, and social advisor for twenty-five international students. Recruited, supervised, and provided support for nineteen host families and seventeen international student mentors. Oversaw the international admissions process and met school enrollment goals. Doubled the size of the international program. Created and implemented effective admissions reporting systems, budgets, and operational and strategic marketing business plans. Presented at recruitment fairs in Korea, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Cultivated and maintained domestic and international relationships with over fifty agents. Acted as a liaison between students, classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, natural parents, and international agents. Developed ESL curriculum and oversaw instruction of ESL class. Taught Spanish 3/4 class. Developed curriculum focusing on social justice themes and political, economic, historical, social, and cultural issues in the Spanish-speaking world.Served as a remote consultant and advisor for the international program during 2017-2018 school year. Show less

International Program Associate/ Immersion Coordinator/ Spanish Teacher

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

Managed a caseload of ten international students and host families, serving as anacademic, social, and cultural advisor. Promoted international admissions by reviewing and analyzing applications, test scores, and essays and interviewing applicants. Taught and developed curriculum for English as a Second Language course, focusing on social, historical, and cultural issues in the U.S. Coordinated four international and domestic cultural and service immersion trips. Taught Spanish 1/2 class, integrating cultural relevancy and educational technology. Show less

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

Taught Spanish to two hundred and twenty students in fourteen classes grades K-5. Designed, developed, and implemented multi-sensory curriculum that adhered to State Standards and focused on cultural, social, and historical facets of language learning. Created and directed four plays in Spanish in which entire student body participated. Taught Spanish to two hundred and twenty students in fourteen classes grades K-5. Designed, developed, and implemented multi-sensory curriculum that adhered to State Standards and focused on cultural, social, and historical facets of language learning. Created and directed four plays in Spanish in which entire student body participated.

Bilingual Instructor

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

Taught a class of twenty-five first grade students in Reading and Math. Adapted and presented curriculum. Designed extracurricular athletic and arts and crafts activities. Coached 5th grade girls soccer team. Taught a class of twenty-five first grade students in Reading and Math. Adapted and presented curriculum. Designed extracurricular athletic and arts and crafts activities. Coached 5th grade girls soccer team.