Karen Hyde
Woodside,CA
Summary
Seasoned High School Administrator/Vice-Principal and Independent College Admissions Counselor with a proven track record in enhancing student success and staff performance.
Expert in English-language, with exceptional skills in text editing and effective communication. Demonstrated success in personalized college admissions counseling and admissions as a result of teaching writing skills and techniques and experienced editing of all writing.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Administrator/Vice-Principal
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
- Was part of a small administrative team that managed and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Worked with students to create a student activity program and managed the supervision of same.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that promoted student growth in academics, arts, athletics, and leadership skills outside of the classroom setting.
- Was the administrator in charge of the Special Education Department, including all students with mild to severe learning disabilities. Attended all IEPs.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Independent College Admissions Counselor
Self
07.2012 - 01.2025
- Enhanced applicant experience by providing personalized guidance and support throughout the admissions process.
- Support students and families in course selection, resume building, and summer participation in preparation for the college admissions process.
- Guided, instructed writing of all essays for applications. Reviewed and edited all essays both common application and supplementals, as students begin the challenging writing portion of the application.
- Evaluate student's needs and talents in order to assist with building a potential college list.
Volunteer, College Admissions Counselor
Volunteer: Breakthrough Silicon Valley
08.2021 - 02.2023
Volunteer
Summit Everest Public High School/
08.2019 - 02.2021
Education
No Degree - Secondary School Teaching Credential
University of San Francisco
San FranciscoNo Degree - Administrative Credential
State of California
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
UC Davis
Davis, CABachelor of Science - Biology/English
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CaMPH - Public Health, Health Education
San Jose State
San Jose, CASkills
- English-language expertise
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Text Editing Proficiency
- Effective Writing Techniques
- Effective Communication
- Punctuation, spelling, grammar, syntax and voice knowledge
Affiliations
- HECA (Higher Education Consulting Associationn
- WACAC (Western Association of College Admission Counselors)
Certification
Secondary Teaching Credential
Administrative Credential
Timeline
Volunteer, College Admissions Counselor
Volunteer: Breakthrough Silicon Valley
08.2021 - 02.2023
Volunteer
Summit Everest Public High School/
08.2019 - 02.2021
Independent College Admissions Counselor
Self
07.2012 - 01.2025
Secondary Teaching Credential
Administrative Credential
High School Administrator/Vice-Principal
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
No Degree - Secondary School Teaching Credential
University of San Francisco
No Degree - Administrative Credential
State of California
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
UC Davis
Bachelor of Science - Biology/English
University of San Francisco
MPH - Public Health, Health Education
San Jose State
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