Makou Aboli
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Determined College Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Highly motivated in meeting the objectives of my counseling program by providing effective college and financial counseling to my students. I am sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
College Counseling
Synergy Quantum Academy
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted students with college applications and financial aid applications
- Adapted to remote college counseling and assisted students with college and financial aid follow ups
- Conducted online Zoom Workshops for students on how to survive their first year in college
- I provided workshops and guided students on: college applications(CSU/UC/Privates /Independent/out of state/Community College), SAT/ACT Test and financial aid applications (FAFSA,Dream Act/CSS Profile)
- I conducted college and financial aid workshops for my junior College Preparation Academy during the summer
- College Course Coordinator- Partnership with Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and East Los Angeles College where instructors come on campus to conduct college courses for 9th-12th grade
- Assist all students in registering and preparing for required college standardized tests (SAT,SAT Subject Tests,ACT,AP,PSAT)
- Testing Coordinator for AP, PSAT and SSD
- College and Career Day Coordinator
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit data reports.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement future goals.
- Developed team communications and information for counseling meetings.
- Create Advisory lessons using a lesson plan for students to bring awareness of their college options, financial aid literacy and career or major choices.
School Counselor
Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Specialized Roles: Lead Counselor, AP Coordinator, plan Coordinator, Coordinator, 12th Grade Graduation Coordinator, APEX Credit Recovery Coordinator
- Assist all students in registering and preparing for required college standardized tests (SAT,SAT Subject Tests,ACT,AP,CAASP)
- Assist all students in registering and preparing for required college standardized tests (SAT,SAT Subject Tests,ACT,AP,CAASP) Expertise in guiding students in the college application process such as: Cal State Apply, the UC Application, the Common Application, Community College Applications and various independent applications to other colleges and universities around the country.
- Also assist in financial aid applications (FAFSA,Dream Act,CSS Profile,CAL Grant) and deciding which college to attend.
- Northern California College Tour Coordinator: Facilitated and planned an overnight field trip with 45 students that visited 9 colleges.
- College Course Coordinator- Partnership with LATTC where instructors come on the campus to conduct college courses for 9th-12th grade
- Consult and Collaborate with Teachers, Staff and Parents regarding developmental needs of students: provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school and outside of school, assisted students with career and future-education planning, provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students, meet with students and parents who are in danger of failing or not on track to graduate,come up with an intervention or plan for students to become successful, develop 504 plans and involved with student's IEP plan.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments which determine academic and mental health needs.
- Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents.
- Create Advisory lessons using a lesson plan for students to bring awareness of their college options and career or major choices.
- Partnership with outside college preparation programs such as Upward Bound, UCLA Riordan Scholars, South Central Scholars Saturday Business Academy and College Match to help assist higher achieving students with college access
Additional Work Experience
Compton High School, Educational Talent Search
08.2012 - 08.2014
- I was a College Advisor for a College preparation program for first generation and low income students for a caseload of 123 students (9th-12th grade).
- I had individual academic advisement with college bound students to provide information about A-G requirements and college options.
- I provided workshops and guided students on: college applications(CSU/UC/Privates /Independent/out of state/Community College), SAT/ACT Test and financial aid applications (FAFSA,Dream Act/CSS Profile) and conducted career workshops for juniors during the summer
- I Participated and helped coordinate an overnight Summer College Expedition for 40 students to visit 6 colleges up North.
Application Reader
University of California, Los Angeles
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Read applications for UCLA first time freshmen
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2009
Associate of Arts - Performing Arts
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05.2005
Skills
- Remote College Counseling Expertise
- Public Presentation Skills
- Experience with special-needs students
- Power School Expertise
- Effective time management
- Naviance Expertise
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Solution-focused counseling
- Grief counseling
Timeline
Application Reader
University of California, Los Angeles
11.2021 - 02.2022
College Counseling
Synergy Quantum Academy
07.2019 - Current
School Counselor
Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex
09.2014 - 06.2019
Additional Work Experience
Compton High School, Educational Talent Search
08.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Performing Arts
Citrus College
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