Director of Student Success | Academic and College Counselor

• Aug 2003 - Present

Academic and College Counselor

• 2010 - Present

• Oversee ~350 students spanning grades 9-12, counseling them in the areas of course selection and college admissions• Fulfill administrative duties with timeliness and attention to detail• Assess and submit all courses for UC approval, working across an all-female discipline • Act as a Highlands Ability Battery Certified Affiliate to oversee a program using the test to aid students in reviewing their respective career options to develop actionable future plans

Academic and College Counselor/DEI Coordinator

• Aug 2003 - Present

Academic & College Counselor | Director of Student Success at Valley Christian High School

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Summer School Principal

• 2008 - 2010

• Managed daily and bigger-picture operations of the Summer School Program including budgeting processes• Also handled Teacher evaluations, hiring, scheduling and other core processes to keep processes running smoothly

Support Services Counselor

• 2007 - 2010

• Oversaw counseling processes such as organizing accommodation plans for a caseload of 100+ students with diagnosed disabilities, consistently monitoring the progress of each• In addition, founded and launched a new program designed to help underperforming students graduate • Served as a key administrative team member to liaise with faculty, students and their families daily

Teacher

• 2003 - 2007

• Instructed courses including American Literature, World Literature and Honors English 10• Catered teaching to a diverse student base varying in background, interests and ability levels

Principal

• 2001 - 2003

• In an administrator role, implemented and managed changes as an advocate at all phases of each change process• Established and adhered to a vision and mission for the Academy• Built equity, engaged in important research, responded to disciplinary matters and ensured clear communication

Teacher

• 1997 - 2001

• ¬Taught English in grades 7-12 including 7th Grade English, Freshman Composition, American Literature, British Literature and World Literature• Also instructed Drama and advised the Yearbook Committee, organizing this and many other school extracurriculars