Lesley Munoz
Tecumseh,KS
Summary
Insightful professional in the field of educational and career guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, development of career education programs, and vocational assessment techniques. Excels through empathetic listening, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals seeking educational and career advice. Seasoned Director of Admissions with proven abilities in strategic planning, recruitment processes and student enrollment procedures. Demonstrates strong leadership skills coupled with the ability to manage and motivate teams towards achieving admissions goals. Brings forth innovative ideas that have positively influenced previous institutions' admissions figures. Highly skilled in cultivating relationships with potential students and their families, facilitating seamless admission experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
USD#501
Topeka, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
- Assist with the development of IEPs for special education students.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Advised students on course selection, college application processes, and scholarship opportunities to support their academic and career goals.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Placed students into academically appropriate classes after reviewing data and records.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Advised students on course selection and academic pathways.
- Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
- Facilitated transition planning for students moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and beyond.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Assessed students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using a variety of assessment tools for career and educational planning.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions including assessments, referrals, progress notes and treatment plans.
School Counselor
USD#345
Topeka, KS
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
- Incorporated evidence-based interventions into counseling sessions when appropriate.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive school counseling program.
- Provided individual, group and family counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
- Participated in regular team meetings with other school counselors to discuss case studies or current initiatives within the district.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
- Actively participated in IEP meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for eligible students.
- Assisted in developing safety plans for high risk students who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Advised parents and educational professionals on behavior, development, and academic needs of students.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to mental health trends within schools.
- Kept accurate student records in accordance with legal requirements, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning by monitoring student behavior during lunchtime activities.
Director of Admissions and Compliance
Pathway Family Services
Topeka, KS
01.2012 - 08.2021
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, newsletters. to promote the school's offerings.
- Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay current with trends in higher education admissions practices.
- Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
- Prepared reports on enrollment trends to inform institutional planning decisions.
- Collaborated with faculty members in developing admission criteria for various academic programs.
- Monitored progress of admitted students throughout their enrollment process.
- Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets.
- Facilitated communication between prospective students, faculty, staff and other departments.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Directed activities of admissions, registration and career services departments.
- Analyzed statistical data from surveys regarding admissions processes and outcomes.
- Cultivated relationships with alumni networks for development purposes.
- Participated in state and national events, developing partnerships with industry to increase university profile.
- Developed and implemented strategies for recruitment and admissions of new students.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for newly accepted students.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Managed student data systems related to admissions activities.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.
- Resolved student issues or complaints related to admission processes or services provided by the department.
- Assessed applications, conducted interviews, and evaluated credentials to determine eligibility for admission.
- Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective students.
- Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment and enrollment management strategy and schedule for college and for university.
- Provided guidance on registration procedures and policies to incoming students.
- Advised department staff on best practices for efficient processing of applications.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicant information and documents.
- Boosted registrations by improving promotional, outreach, and parent engagement strategies.
- Participated in professional organizations related to higher education admissions practices.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Program development
- Compliance regulations
- Recruitment strategies
- Student assessment
- Enrollment management
- Conflict resolution
- Admissions oversight
- Student relationship development
- Effective communication
- Academic advising
- Admissions and registrations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
USD#501
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor
USD#345
08.2020 - 08.2022
Director of Admissions and Compliance
Pathway Family Services
01.2012 - 08.2021
Master of Science - School Counseling
Emporia State University
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