Angela Pereda
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Emerging school counseling professional with proven experience leading student programs that increase engagement, leadership development, and academic achievement. Adept at managing logistics, facilitating social-emotional workshops, and collaborating with staff and families to support multilingual and first-generation students. Known for reliability, adaptability, and creating inclusive spaces that promote equity and student empowerment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ML Club Coordinator
Hillsdale High School
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as advisor for the Multilingual Learner (ML) Club, creating an inclusive after-school space for ELD students.
- Organize and supervise tutoring, homework support, and enrichment activities that promote academic and social success.
- Develop student leadership skills through planning and coordinating fundraisers, cultural events, and community activities.
- Manage program logistics including scheduling, field trip coordination, adult supervision, and budget oversight.
- Collaborate with site administration, staff, and families to support the academic, cultural, and social-emotional needs of ML students.
ETA Leader
Hillsdale High School
08.2022 - Current
- ETA= empowerment through action
- A program designed to offer intentional, Tier Two support to First Gen and historically underserved groups of students.
- Leaders focus on academic tutoring, Development of Self Confidence and Inner Capital, Social Connection , Job/Internship Placement
- Leaders meet with their groups three times a month and will focus on social/emotional learning
ML Instructional Aid
Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - Current
- ML = Multilingual
- Work closely with teachers and administrators
- Assist the teacher in supervising and directing students’ learning activities
- Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects
- Communicate with parents when needed
Sales and Support Generalist
Victoria’s Secret
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Proactively engage with customers, read cues and respond effectively
- Understand and adhere to visual merchandising brand standards
- Processes customer transactions accurately and efficiently
- Open and close registers
Campus safety specialist
Hillsdale High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitor student activities and behavior on school campus
- Supervise students during passing times, lunch period, to reinforce school rules and policies
- Contact parents if there are any attendance or behavior issues
- Help out on campus on anything needed
- Fluent in Spanish to communicate with parents and ELD students
Child Watch Lead
Peninsula Family YMCA
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Youth Christian Academy
- Lead of 12 staff members
- Trained new staff on rules and proper work skills
- Provided care for children as parents used the gym facilities
- Fed and cleaned up for the children
- Designed games and activities
Education
Master of Science -
MA Counseling
University Of Massachusetts Global
09.2025
BS Justice studies
San Jose State University
09.2020
AA Psychology, AS Administration of justice
San Mateo Community College
09.2018
Skills
- Relationship development
- Crisis management
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified domestic violence (CORA)
- Certified mandated reporter
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ML Club Coordinator
Hillsdale High School
08.2023 - Current
ETA Leader
Hillsdale High School
08.2022 - Current
ML Instructional Aid
Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - Current
Campus safety specialist
Hillsdale High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Sales and Support Generalist
Victoria’s Secret
05.2017 - 11.2021
Child Watch Lead
Peninsula Family YMCA
06.2013 - 03.2018
MA Counseling
University Of Massachusetts Global
BS Justice studies
San Jose State University
AA Psychology, AS Administration of justice
San Mateo Community College