Louann Katz-Curtis
School Counselor
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with extensive experience supporting high school students’ academic achievement, emotional well-being, and transition to emerging adulthood. Skilled in designing and delivering developmentally responsive curriculum focused on executive functioning, and real-world life readiness. Experienced in college counseling, family partnership, and individualized support for students with learning differences, ADHD, and anxiety. Recognized for balancing warmth with accountability, fostering student self-awareness, and guiding adolescents toward responsible decision-making and purposeful post-secondary pathways. Committed to creating structured, supportive environments where students feel known, challenged, and empowered to thrive.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Sterne School
08.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive social-emotional and academic counseling, including crisis intervention, individual support, and facilitation of grade-level SEL groups focused on emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills, and responsible decision-making.
- Design and lead Senior Seminar curriculum preparing graduating seniors for emerging adulthood, integrating life skills development, post-secondary readiness, wellness education, and long-term goal planning.
- Deliver individualized college and post-secondary counseling, including application strategy, essay development, admissions advocacy, and guidance through complex academic, personal, and financial circumstances.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to implement restorative, skill-building approaches to behavioral concerns, fostering structured and supportive classroom environments that balance accountability with empathy.
- Advocate for students with ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, and other challenges through coordinated intervention planning, accommodations support, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop and implement school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness, resilience, and student well-being.
- Partner closely with families through consistent, compassionate communication and programming that supports student growth, accountability, and successful transition to adulthood.
Academic Advisor and Learning Specialist
Providence High School
Burbank, CA
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided individualized academic and college counseling to students and families, ensuring progress toward graduation requirements and alignment with competitive post-secondary goals.
- Designed and implemented targeted academic intervention plans for students experiencing challenges, including ongoing progress monitoring and coordinated support services.
- Served as lead specialist supporting students diagnosed with learning disabilities, partnering closely with families to ensure appropriate accommodations and academic success.
- Coordinated implementation of IEP and 504 Plan accommodations in collaboration with administration, academic advisors, and faculty.
- Interpreted psychoeducational evaluations and collaborated with Burbank Unified to coordinate assessments and ensure compliance with special education requirements.
- Arranged and supervised extended-time and accommodated testing; served as SSD Testing Coordinator with the College Board and PSAT.
- Delivered parent workshops and classroom presentations on the college admissions process, including application strategy, essay development, standardized testing (ACT/SAT/PSAT), financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and enrollment requirements.
- Collaborated with the Director of College Counseling to coordinate college representative visits, campus tours, college fairs, and case study programs.
- Conducted professional development workshops for faculty and staff on student support, accommodations, and best practices.
- Assisted the Dean of Studies with course selection processes and master schedule development.
Independent College Counselor
Private Practice
Los Angeles
01.2009 - 2013
- Delivered private educational consultant services to psychologists in the Los Angeles area.
- Provided one on one college and personal counseling to high school students.
- Advocated for students with learning differences.
- Collaborated with families and school districts to implement IEP and 504 recommendations to put educational plans in place.
School Counselor
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Established new counseling programs for four LAUSD continuation schools.
- Supported at-risk students by offering academic, college/career, and personal counseling individualized to the students’ needs.
- Completed new student intake and scheduled classes for incoming students to meet graduation requirements.
- Facilitated professional development by providing ongoing teacher support in the areas of classroom management strategies and counseling needs for at-risk students.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Gallaudet University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Hollins University
Roanoke, VASkills
- Individual Student Counseling (Academic, Social-Emotional, and Behavioral)
- Crisis Intervention and Conflict Mediation
- Comprehensive School Counseling (Grades 9–12)
- College and Post-Secondary Planning
- Special Education Collaboration and Student Support Services
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Development
- Student Advocacy and Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Family Engagement and Communication
Certification
Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling-Document #210053864 California Department of Teacher Credentialing
Timeline
School Counselor
Sterne School
08.2021 - Current
Academic Advisor and Learning Specialist
Providence High School
08.2013 - 06.2021
Independent College Counselor
Private Practice
01.2009 - 2013
School Counselor
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Gallaudet University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Hollins University