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MANUEL ALANIZ

Corona,Ca

Summary

Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record with Corona Norco Unified School District, adept in data analysis, and college and career readiness expertise. Spearheaded initiatives that increased college readiness indicators, fostering a culture of student wellness and achievement through collaborative partnerships and innovative strategies. Committed to empowering students for future success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Academy of Innovation
Corona, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Leader in developing multi-tier systems of support, and developing proactive, preventative, prosocial systems for college and career readiness for all students.
  • The head counselor supervises all aspects of the K-12 Comprehensive Counseling Program and evaluates data to develop an achievement goal to increase college and career indicators by at least 10%.
  • Professional development training for staff learning on the California Career Index and student preparation.
  • Collaborated with Norco College on dual enrollment policies and practices and collaborated with community business partners to assess CTE industry standards.
  • Administrative designee supporting all staff members and the ELOP program.

School Counselor

Raney Intermediate School
Corona, CA
08.2009 - 08.2020
  • In collaboration with the administration and school staff, a data-driven ASCA comprehensive school framework was implemented.
  • Using SBAC data, i-READY data, Shape data, and California Dashboard, I evaluated and wrote behavior goals, closing the achievement gap goal, and D and F goals to support student achievement.
  • Partnered with school staff, administration, students, and the community in developing a counseling advisory committee to support the counseling program
  • Collectively initiated school-wide adoption of the character education program, resulting in a positive change.
  • Partner with AVID and the STEM Program to develop a career and college readiness fair.

School Counselor

El Cerrito Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Collectively with site team developed and implemented Pre-AP school framework. The team identified structures and systems needed to sustain program from equal access to vertical alignment with high school AP curriculum
  • In conjunction with community implemented and evaluated effectiveness of programs that supported the academic, social and career development of students in grades 6-8. Obtain needs assessment from community, and evaluated data to determine services needed
  • Involved community in building career and college awareness for all students
  • Jointly worked with staff to create 'Hawk Watch' a committee to support under-served students. The team consisted of a diverse group of professionals from nurse, psychologist, teacher, and parent. Group would collective student data and provided strategic personalized interventions for student

School Counselor

Norco High School
08.2000 - 06.2006
  • Developed academic manual to assist parents with supporting their child. Manual provided a wealth of school resources and community resources to support families
  • In conjunction with administration worked to develop master schedule by identifying student course needs. Collected student course request data and provided to administration for the development of the master schedule.
  • Collaborated with community to provide scholarship access for students
  • Monitor the academic, social/emotional development of students in grades 9-12 in supporting their post-secondary goals. Monitored students’ progress in meeting educational and career goals.
  • Supported career and technical education by involving community in information nights.

Adjunct Instructor

Norco Community College
Norco, CA
09.2003 - 06.2005

Collaborated with college adjunct instructors to identify and write standards for course.

  • Strategically utilized multi-sensory strategies in delivering lessons to include the use of technology and project-based learning.
  • Prepared students to understand the California Intersegmental Transfer Guidance Curriculum so that they could navigate college and career goals.

Education

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

Orange County Department Education
Riverside, Ca

Master of Arts - School Counseling

National University
Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pupil Personnel Services Credential -

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University
Pomona

Skills

  • Strong understanding of CNUSD CTE goals
  • Knowledgeable in working with CTE industry sectors and pathways
  • Practiced in evaluating program data, the College and Career Index, Dual Enrollment, and SBAC to develop program goals
  • Aware of CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Standards for Career-Ready Practices
  • Knowledgeable in LCAP state requirements, particularly as related to CTE,
  • Expert in implementing the ASCA comprehensive school counseling framework
  • Adapt individual counseling theories and strategies to motivate students to meet CTE goals

Activities

  • CNUSD Leadership Seminar Member
  • Counselor Representative on Corona Norco Unified School District LCAP Committee
  • Corona Norco Unified Counselor Leadership Team
  • CNUSD Counselor of the Year candidate

Timeline

School Counselor

Academy of Innovation
08.2020 - Current

School Counselor

Raney Intermediate School
08.2009 - 08.2020

School Counselor

El Cerrito Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2009

Adjunct Instructor

Norco Community College
09.2003 - 06.2005

School Counselor

Norco High School
08.2000 - 06.2006

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

Orange County Department Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

National University

Pupil Personnel Services Credential -

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University
MANUEL ALANIZ