Sandra E. Garcia
RIVERSIDE,CA
Summary
Dedicated educational leader and credentialed teacher/school counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting diverse student populations through academic guidance, program development, and campus leadership. Proven track record in department management, cross-functional collaboration, and serving as an Administrative Designee. Committed to equity, student advocacy, and fostering a positive school culture through data-informed, student-centered practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor / Dept. Chair / Administrative Designee
Heritage High School & Liberty High School, PUHSD
08.2022 - Current
- Counsel students in academic, college/career, and social-emotional domains.
- Serve as administrative designee managing student behavior, safety, and campus operations.
- Collaborate with site leadership and support staff on interventions and support programs.
School Counselor / Dept. Chair
Temecula Valley High School, TVUSD
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Lead counselor for academic advising, crisis intervention, and college prep.
- Manage master scheduling, math placement, and CTE pathways.
- Support AVID, EL, Foster, and At-Risk students.
- Implemented PLUS peer leadership and anonymous reporting system.
Counselor Intern / Math & AVID Teacher
Valley View High School, MVUSD
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Provided counseling services and college planning.
- Taught Math and AVID courses.
- Co-Created and implemented the CAHSEE Camp (Golden Bell Award recipient).
Education
Ed.D. - Organization Change and Administration
California Baptist University
Riverside04.2025
M.S. - Counseling and Guidance
California State University
San Bernardino06.2015
M.B.A. - Finance
California State University
San Bernardino12.2004
B.S. - Business Administration - Finance
California State University
San Bernardino06.2002
Skills
- Academic advising
- Student development
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Solutions-focused
Certification
- Administrative Services Credential, 2022, Certificate of Eligibility
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential, 2015
- LPCC Intern Registrant, 2015
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - Foundational Mathematics, 2008
Leadership Experience
- Counseling Dept. Chair, 2019-Present
- Admin Designee, 2024-Present
- Site Leadership Team, 2009-Present
- LCAP Committee, 2014-2022
- CCGI & RCEC Site Lead, 2017-Present
- PLC Math Facilitator, 2010-2015
- WASC Committee, 2012-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor / Dept. Chair / Administrative Designee
Heritage High School & Liberty High School, PUHSD
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor / Dept. Chair
Temecula Valley High School, TVUSD
08.2015 - 06.2022
Counselor Intern / Math & AVID Teacher
Valley View High School, MVUSD
08.2008 - 06.2015
Ed.D. - Organization Change and Administration
California Baptist University
M.S. - Counseling and Guidance
California State University
M.B.A. - Finance
California State University
B.S. - Business Administration - Finance
California State University
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