Monica Kato Guarino
Educational Counselor
Rancho Mirage,CA
Summary
Motivated and caring Educational Counselor with a 34 year background in K-12 Education. Organized, excellent time management and problem solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful at guiding students through course registration, course selection and academic planning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
K-12 Educational Counselor
Desert Sands Unified School District
03.2007 - Current
- Conduct academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Receive and review transcripts to determine eligibility for high school graduation and admission to college or specific programs.
- Investigate complaints and work with students, parents and staff on finding positive resolutions.
- Answer student inquiries and resolve problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
High School Spanish Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
Palm Desert, CA
08.1993 - 06.2004
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling/ PPS Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASingle Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
Riverside, CA. 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA. 05.2001 -
Skills
Financial Aid Applications
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K-12 Educational Counselor
Desert Sands Unified School District
03.2007 - Current
Single Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Fullerton
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
College of The Desert
05.2001 -
High School Spanish Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
08.1993 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling/ PPS Credential
Azusa Pacific University
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