Natalie M. Morgan
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Skilled community and education professional known for program building, creative solutions, strategic planning, compassionate service, and the ability to manage through change
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coordinator
South Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual advising sessions with students to provide academic guidance and support.
- Advised students on how to interpret university policies related to admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and housing.
- Collaborated with faculty members to identify at-risk students and devise strategies for their success.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis of grades, attendance records.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and faculty to address concerns.
College & Career Teacher
South Pointe High School
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons for 12th grade on college & career topics including work readiness
- Developed school wide lessons and materials for 11th & 12th grade advisory classes
- Taught additional classes as needed including English 12-2, Yearbook, Computer Based credit recovery, AVID 11 & AVID 12
Senior College & Career Counselor
Empower College Prep High School
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2016 - 2022
- Functioned as Vice Principal in the opening year
- Supported administrative leadership through 3 principal changes
- Grew counseling department from 1 to 4 staff
- Guided first graduating class to 75% college enrollment in the midst of COVID shutdown, Current class projected at 90% College-going rate
- Develop complex data analysis reports for school leadership and state accountability, including CCRI and ECAP Submissions
- Lead Program Events: Career Day, Career Exploration Visits, College Trips, FAFSA Nights, College Information Nights, College Signing Day, Parent Programming
- AP, ACT, SAT test coordinator, creating systems for effective communication and delivery
- Design, implementation, and oversight of Advisory Program, including monitoring 30 teachers for effectiveness
College Counselor
South Ridge High School
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Counseled students on college and career planning through individual sessions, group presentations, trips, and special events
- Presented financial aid information and advised students and families on the planning and application process, as well as ongoing support with forms and procedures for alumni
- Created and maintained partnerships with colleges and community organizations nationwide
- Coordinated English Language Learner program through proctoring state exams, class placement, teacher support, and state compliance monitoring
- Managed purchasing for campus departments, including budget indexing and record keeping
College Counselor
United Friends for the Children
Los Angeles, California
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Conducted educational case management for 7th grade - college freshman foster youth, through home visits and phone-based counseling on academic, social-emotional wellness & career goals using a relationship-based model
- Facilitated college-going community of 300 students through workshops, special events, and college tours
- Managed inaugural recruitment and participation of charter and private schools in large-scale college fair to increase focus on high school options for students, and expand/sustain partnerships with schools
- Enhanced program and organizational development through creative contributions to milestone workgroups, 12th-grade transfer track curriculum, and wellness/burnout discussions
- Coordinated purchasing and budget maintenance for workshop food, materials, and incidentals
Education Specialist
Youth Opportunities - Watts
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Instituted a college access program including college trips, 1-on-1 counseling, workshops, and online presence to revitalize College Center at LAYOM
- Created and facilitated an objective-driven curriculum on financial aid, college applications, career development, communication, and goal setting
- Managed summer academy with 60 students ages 6-13, trained and supervised 11 Academy leaders
- Trained 110 youth ages 16-24 for summer internships and career goals through the creation and facilitation of interactive workshops on communication styles, learning on the job, working through difficult situations, and job search strategies
- Provided technical assistance for individual job coaching
Education
AVID Conference
01-2024
ASCA Conference
01-2017
Masters Level Coursework -
Pacific Oaks College
01-2012
Public Allies- AmeriCorps, -
Los Angeles Trade Tech
01-2011
BA - Cognitive Science
UC, San Diego
01-2009
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Case Management
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Program Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Curriculum Development
- Training Design
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- G-Suite Applications
- Student Information Systems
Timeline
Student Success Coordinator
South Pointe High School
11.2023 - Current
College & Career Teacher
South Pointe High School
07.2022 - Current
Senior College & Career Counselor
Empower College Prep High School
07.2016 - 2022
College Counselor
South Ridge High School
07.2014 - 06.2016
College Counselor
United Friends for the Children
07.2012 - 06.2014
Education Specialist
Youth Opportunities - Watts
08.2009 - 02.2012
AVID Conference
ASCA Conference
Masters Level Coursework -
Pacific Oaks College
Public Allies- AmeriCorps, -
Los Angeles Trade Tech
BA - Cognitive Science
UC, San Diego