Mary Laksiyan
Burbank
Summary
Compassionate, student-centered School Counselor dedicated to supporting K–12 students’ academic, social/emotional, and career development within the ASCA National Model. Experienced in attendance intervention, discipline processes, parent meetings, and re-engagement strategies. Skilled in individual counseling, collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators. Strong background in school operations, budgeting, wellness initiatives, and culturally responsive practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administrative Secretary
Glendale Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
- • Provide district-level support for Student Support Services and Student Wellness Services.
• Coordinate suspension, expulsion, and SARB processes; assist with restorative practices and parent meetings.
• Oversee district-wide student enrollment, academic placement, and transcript review.
• Manage DLI and Magnet lottery programs and ensure compliance and equitable access.
• Support mental health partnerships, wellness initiatives, and SEL programming.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and ensure compliance with district/state regulations.
• Serve as liaison to families, administrators, counselors, and district leaders; maintain strict confidentiality.
Senior Administrative Secretary
Glendale Unified School District / Rosemont Middle School
03.2020 - 06.2022
- • Supported administrators with daily school operations, attendance, discipline records, and student data.
• Assisted with parent-teacher meetings regarding academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.
• Supported school-wide attendance, behavior, and SEL initiatives.
• Coordinated communication among staff, families, and district departments.
• Managed budgets, financial reporting, and purchase orders to support school programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAMaster of Educational Counseling - Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
National University
San Diego, CA10-2025
Skills
Direct Student Services
Individual & Group Counseling SEL Instruction Crisis Intervention
Restorative Conversations Academic Planning
Indirect Student Services
Parent & Teacher Consultation Attendance Interventions
Student Case Management Community Referrals
Program Leadership & Management
Data Collection & Progress Monitoring SEL/Wellness Programming
DLI & Magnet Enrollment Processes Budgeting & Compliance
Technology & Communication
Q SIS Google Workspace Microsoft Office Professional Writing
Languages
Armenian (Fluent)
Certification
• Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Suicide Prevention / Risk Assessment
• Restorative Practices & MTSS Foundations
Languages
Arnenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Administrative Secretary
Glendale Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Senior Administrative Secretary
Glendale Unified School District / Rosemont Middle School
03.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Master of Educational Counseling - Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
National University