High School Academic Advisor Resume Example Capistrano Unified School District

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Professional Summary

Results-focused school counseling professional driven to support students in academics, social/emotional challenges, and college and career readiness. Knowledge and experience in academic advising with a focus on helping all students realize individual strengths and success throughout high school and beyond. Skilled at establishing and maintaining collaboration with administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Dedicated to meeting the objectives of the school counseling program by providing a multi-tiered system of support including preventative education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling.

Skills

Data-driven decision making
Team collaboration and leadership
Individual and group counseling
Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management
Bilingual: English and Spanish
College and Career Readiness

Evaluating Best-Fit Colleges/Universities
Letters of recommendation
College application websites
FAFSA and Dream Act Applications
Technology: Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Aeries, School loop

Related Experience

High School Academic Advisor, 07/2017 to Current
Capistrano Unified School District – Mission Viejo, CA

Advise 500 students (grades 9-12) in academic planning, study skills, post-secondary education opportunities, college entrance requirements, scholarship and financial aid resources.
Conduct thorough transcript review to assess graduation status, A-G requirements and college and career readiness.
Increase awareness of high school graduation and A-G completion requirements by leading classroom presentations and meeting individually with students and parents.
Monitor student progress and facilitate communication with students, parents and teachers in order to promote positive relationships.
Help students complete admissions applications, apply for FAFSA/Dream Act, and pursue scholarships for post-secondary opportunities.
Write letters of recommendation for college admission and scholarships.
Work directly with counseling staff to help meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Participate as a member of the English Learner Task Force to help improve student engagement of English Learners both academically and socially.
Assist with planning and implementing school-wide Guidance events such as award ceremonies, ASVAB Test administration, and College and Career Application Days.

Bilingual School Social Worker, 08/2000 to 06/2004
Schaumburg School District – Schaumburg, Illinois

Coordinated and facilitated the Student Study Team.
Provided individual and group counseling to students in both English and Spanish as needed.
Gathered data to target individual student and school-wide needs.
Planned and coordinated school-wide programs (Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation, Character Counts).
Assessed the social/emotional functioning of students being evaluated for special education and prepared written reports.
Developed, implemented, and evaluated 504 and IEP goals.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop effective strategies for academic and behavioral success in school.
Conducted ongoing staff and parent training and education.
Connected students and families with community resources.

School Social Work Intern, 08/1999 to 06/2000
Downers Gove School District 58 – Downers Grove, IL

Provided individual and group counseling to students.
Facilitated support groups during lunch and after school hours.
Conducted Social Developmental Studies as part of special education assessment.
Developed measurable goals for students with IEPs and 504s and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
Collaborated with teachers and facilitated classroom interventions.
Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.

Mental Health Technician, 12/1997 to 07/1999
The Pavilion – Champaign, IL

Experience in Residential Treatment Center, Youth Psychiatric Unit, and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Unit.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Established therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Led small group therapy sessions and assisted patients short/long term goal setting.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Charted on each patient daily.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & SpanishConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Master of Social Work: School Social Work & PPS CredentialUniversity of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign - Champaign, IL

Professional Development

Cal State Counselor Conference
UC Counselor Conference
RACC Counselor Conference
AP Test Coordinator Training
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
Grief Counseling Certification
Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Training

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Capistrano Unified School District
Schaumburg School District
Downers Gove School District 58
The Pavilion

School Attended

Concordia College
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Job Titles Held:

High School Academic Advisor
Bilingual School Social Worker
School Social Work Intern
Mental Health Technician

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Psychology & Spanish
Master of Social Work : School Social Work & PPS Credential

High School Academic Advisor Resume Example

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