Mikell Granberry
Northridge,CA
Summary
Dynamic Secondary Counselor and Basketball Coach with experience in supporting student achievement. Expert in providing educational, personal, and career counseling while fostering a culture of inclusivity through the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP). Proven track record in coordinating initiatives that enhance student success, including support groups for at-risk students and engaging parent workshops. Committed to empowering youth through sports and education, driving both on and off the court success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Counselor/Basketball Coach
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Woodland Hills, CA (Taft Charter High School)
09.1998 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive academic and social-emotional counseling to students across graduating classes, advising on course selection, college applications, and career pathways.
- Led the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) to design culturally responsive supports, expand parental engagement, and increase access to advanced coursework and resources.
- Administered and proctored AP exams schoolwide.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to monitor progress, refer for services, and ensure student success.
- Created and facilitated support groups and credit recovery programs that enable at-risk students to earn graduation credits and stay on track.
- Served as an Administrative Designee for IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with special education laws and coordinating services across staff and families.
- Maintained accurate student records and used data driven interventions to improve attendance engagement, and academic outcomes.
- Prepared after school parent meetings (both in person and virtual) to inform them of topics such as college requirements, tutoring, school events, and teacher engagement.
- Coordinated a work experience program for students to access the job market and earn credit toward graduation.
- Coached girls' (2009-17) and boys' basketball (2017-present), developing athletic leadership, academic accountability, and team performance.
Outreach Intern
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
03.1992 - 05.1998
- Conducted oral presentations in classrooms motivating high school students to pursue higher education.
- Collaborated with college counselors to organize group and individual follow-up sessions to address students' questions regarding college.
- Developed outreach strategies to engage diverse student populations.
- Coordinated college campus tours and workshops to promote a college going atmosphere on high school campuses.
- Trained and critiqued new interns on developing their individual classroom presentations.
Education
Counseling
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CABachelor of Arts - Pan-African Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Academic support
- Mental health assessments
- Academic advising
- Student information Systems (MISIS & Schoology)
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Accomplishments
Was an assistant coach on city championship winning boys' basketball team (Taft Charter High School).
Received certificate of recognition by the California Legislature Assembly for contributions to the city championship team.
Timeline
Secondary School Counselor/Basketball Coach
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1998 - 12.2023
Outreach Intern
California State University, Northridge
03.1992 - 05.1998
Counseling
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Pan-African Studies
California State University, Northridge
Certificate of Achievement and Exemplary Service Awards
I was given these two awards for being one of the top interns in dedication and commitment to the students I served while working for Outreach and Recruitment at Cal State Northridge.