Noël Larsen
College Counselor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Inspirational counselor and instructor experienced in delivering educational counseling and planning services to diverse adult student populations. Highly skilled at implementing engaging presentations and developing or modifying curriculum and/or educational plans to best fit the student/audience. Flexible and creative counselor individualizing support strategies and plans with supportive wrap-around services for a culturally responsive, equitable, student-centered approach.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Noncredit Counselor
Southwestern College
10.2023 - Current
- Improves student satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges
- Develops student Education Plans
- Educates students on available college and community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency
- Provides crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations
- Refers students to a multitude of resources, organizations, and support systems depending on their special circumstances
- Supports Adult School students with individualized counseling at their school and community
- Creates Noncredit Courses (ie High School Equivalency Preparation courses and MC3 Job and Career Readiness courses)
- Collaborates with CPL team on the HRCC Project as the designated counselor for the project
- Works with CPL team to further develop CPL infrastructure and workflow efficiencies
- Deft completion and certification
- CAEP Advisory Committee Member
- Former Career Education Committee Member
- Coordinates with the counseling team and Sweetwater District to further develop Dual Enrollment Pathways as part of a grant-funded special project
- Provides general academic advising
- Provides general career advising
- Presents PD (Demystifying Noncredit) during Flex Week
- Attends and contributes to the Strong Workforce Counselor Institute
- Attends seminars and conferences related to CPL and CAEP
- Provides personalized support to students
- Transitions noncredit students to credit pathways
- Attends and contributes to Continuing Education meetings as they relate to building the Noncredit program
Adult Education DSPS Lead Teacher
Motivated Youth Academy
8 2018 - 10.2023
- Develops and/or modifies curriculum for DSPS adult students
- Reviews and evaluates DSPS student progress according to accountability standards
- Plans and implements integrated lessons to meet student individual needs, state and national standards
- Develops, assesses, and evaluates Student Learning Outcomes
- Collaborates with faculty and administrators to write and edit the charter school's WASC Report for accreditation renewal
- Liaison for San Diego County of Department of Education for Sex Trafficking Prevention (Project Safe)
- Led the Assessment and Accountability committee the past two consecutive years
- Communicates frequently with adult students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Modifies curriculum to meet individualized educational goals for adult learners, students with IEPs, 504s, and diverse interests
- Pivots At Promise students to alternate pathways for diploma for equitable purposes
- Tailors curriculum to best suit individual interests and applies job experience to educational objectives
- Motivates adult learners with engaging and personalized learning paths
- Incentivizes student learning with supplemental and engaging web-based and technology driven educational resources
- Adapts and delivers instruction in-person or virtually depending on current district policy and student preference
- Collaborates with outside departments and support persons; such as, Urban Angels, San Diego County Probation Department, Housing and Defense Transition Office, Rehabilitation Centers, San Diego Human Trafficking Department, San Diego Regional Center
- Increased graduation rate by 36% for adult students earning their diploma
- Experienced with online counseling, first-year, foster youth, incarcerated (and probationary), and students in rehabilitation facilities
General Counselor
Saddleback Community College
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, registration and career planning.
- Utilizes online platforms (ie Zoom, Google Meet, Canvas) to deliver content in remote, virtual settings
- Practices culturally-responsive, equitable approaches for diverse populations of students to ensure success for underrepresented and underprivileged students
- Teaches students to navigate college applications process (UC, CSU, Common App, Coalition, etc)
- Delivers supportive, empathetic, and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Analyses and implements articulation agreements with CSU, UC, and other colleges and universities using multiple tools such as Assist.org and Transferology.com
- Assists high school counselors and diploma earning students with community college dual enrollment
- Instructs individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills
- Reviews transcripts and AP/College Board scores for articulation
- Presents engaging presentations and workshops about Transfer Pathways and how to use Assist.org, Transferology.com, TAP/TAG and IGETC for transfer to UC, CSU, and other college and universities
- Monitors students' emotional, socio-economic well-being and looks for ways to assist with resources and practical help
- Implements data-driven resolutions to resolve inequities and solve problems
- Advises students about certificates and associate degrees (including AA-T and AS-T)
- Teaches College and Career Success courses using Canvas Platform
Teacher
Aliso Niguel High School
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers to address needs of students with physical and learning disabilities
- Participated in IEP and 504 Meetings
- Implemented Accomodations for students with disabilities
- Developed cross-subject curriculum with colleagues based on State Standards
- Master taught student teachers
- Participated as a peer evaluator
- Participated in professional development activities on an annual basis
- Served on hiring committees
- Researched, recommended and coordinated purchase of tech and instructional equipment and supplies
Education
Professional Development - Best Practices For Neurodivergent Students
UCSD & University of San Diego
San Diego, CA 01.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.2017 - 2018.06
Master of Arts - Education
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 08.1997 - 1998.08
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 09.1992 - 1996.06
Skills
Assistorg
AP & IB Credit Transferability
IGETC/CSU/ADT GE Pathways
Google Applications
Microsoft Office
Presentation Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Trauma Informed Care
Multicultural Curiosity & Awareness
UC, CSU, Common & Coalition Application
TAP/TAG, Pathways & Other Articulation Agreements
Virtual connectivity (ie Zoom, Google Meet/Hangout, Teams)
Canvas
Certification
Single Subject Clear Teaching Credential in English with CLAD & ELA
Motto
Transforming "one day..." into DAY ONE
Vaccinated
Covid vaccinated and boostered
Timeline
Noncredit Counselor
Southwestern College
10.2023 - Current
General Counselor
Saddleback Community College
08.2018 - 08.2020
Professional Development - Best Practices For Neurodivergent Students
UCSD & University of San Diego
01.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
San Diego State University
08.2017 - 2018.06
Teacher
Aliso Niguel High School
08.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Education
Pepperdine University
08.1997 - 1998.08
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of California - San Diego
09.1992 - 1996.06
Adult Education DSPS Lead Teacher
Motivated Youth Academy
8 2018 - 10.2023
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