With over ten years of experience in college admissions, college counseling and high school English instruction, I developed the ability to identify the distinctive characteristics and strengths of my students, recognizing and appreciating the uniqueness of each individual.
My favorite time to work with students is when they embark on their college admissions journey…
I’ve worked with students from ninth grade to seniors in college, and my favorite time to work with students is when they embark on their college admissions journey. At this point of their lives, students start to find their voice, can see their future selves and are ready to explore and experience. There is still a wide-eyed wonder, a belief in the possibilities and a confidence that the world is theirs for the taking. And yet underlying their enthusiasm is a child who is still a bit unsure. I see the child and the young adult, and I encourage both to have the confidence and creativity to find their own path.
Experience
Consultant, 2019-current
- Work with students and parents on school lists and advice on the college admissions process
- Ideate topics and edit admissions essay with the student
St. John Catholic School, Development Assistant, 2019-current
Responsible for the weekly school newsletter
- Assist in admissions and enrollment process
- Maintain school website
- Responsible for weekly newsletter
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling, Executive Assistant, 2009-2013
- Maintain website for non-profit organization. Provide administrative support to the PNACAC President, Executive Board and membership through various duties and projects such as:
- Assist President by reporting to the National Association, organize Executive Board meeting agendas, reports, and other materials as needed by the Board
- Liaison between the Executive Board and website vendors
- Provide support to 15+ members of the Executive Board for their individual projects. Includes building registration forms, managing databases and resolving problems for seven college fairs, annual PNACAC Conference, the Summer Counselor College Tour and annual membership registration.
Holy Names Academy, College Counselor, 2004-2008
- Counsel a diverse group of high school students, parents, faculty and administrators to ensure a successful, well- organized college search and application process. Responsible for all activities involving college planning:
- Frequent advisory meetings with students and parents to help them better understand the college process, including advice with college selection and help with essays, applications, interviews, and financial aid. Includes required individual meetings with 70+ seniors in the fall and 70+ juniors in the spring.
- Compose 60+ individualized counselor letters of recommendation that focuses on each student’s unique academic profile, community involvement and personal qualities.
Chadwick School, College Counselor, 2001-2004
- Goals and responsibilities of the Chadwick position are similar to the ones at Holy Names Academy, such as working directly with students and parents before, during, and after the college application process, and the following:
- Plan and teach college search and application readiness class.
Whittier College, Assistant Director of Admissions, 1998-2001
- Support the Dean of Enrollment with recruitment and scholarship planning. Train recruitment staff in admissions procedures and application reading.
- Responsible for the recruitment, admission, and conversion of applicants from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas, working specifically with AHANA (African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American) students to increase access.
- Work closely with traditional and non-traditional applicants in the application process.
- Collaborate with Faculty Committee and Dean on admission review procedures and decisions.
- Train, supervise, and mentor five recruiters to increase efficacy and accuracy of application reading.
Santa Catalina School, Teacher and Resident Advisor, 1996-1998
- Work with the English chair and the Dean of Residential Life to uphold the school’s mission in both academic and residential life.
- Plan and teach two English classes: English 9 focuses on literary analysis, essay writing, and discussion skills. Writing Seminar 9 emphasizes writing, reading, grammar, and building successful study habits.
Service
- 2013-current: Volunteer at St. John School
- 2004-2010: Volunteer for the NACAC Seattle College Fair
- 2004-2006: Volunteer Reader for the Coca-Cola Scholarship Program
- 1998-2006: Volunteer College Counselor for College Horizons
Education
- University of California, Irvine, Masters of Arts, English, April 2001
- Claremont McKenna College, Bachelor of Arts, Majors: Government and Literature, May 1996, Magna Cum Laude
Membership
- Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling