Sheila Beckie
Parker
Summary
Results-oriented academic and college counselor with extensive experience in student advising. Proven ability to enhance student success through collaboration with administrators, teachers, and families on academic planning. Specializing in college admissions strategies, guiding families through the search and application process effectively. Extensive experience with the Advanced Placement, ACT, and PSAT administration. Strong public speaking and workshop delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Providence Christian Academy
Murfreesboro
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
- Collaborated with clients, in person, to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance effectiveness.
- Provided advice on operational processes, initiatives, organizational changes, and other areas of improvement.
- Developed training materials to support client implementation of best practices.
- Provided tested programs, resources, and materials to support the delivery of department services.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Presented findings and strategies to stakeholders in clear, concise reports.
Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
Highlands Ranch
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Provided four-year planning guidance on academics, course selection, career exploration, and the college application process.
- Developed personalized academic plans based on student interests and goals. Guided students through college selection and application processes.
- Guided students through the college selection and application processes, beginning in 10th grade.
- Conducted workshops on college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents to support student college readiness initiatives.
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to address student concerns.
- Maintained updated knowledge of college programs and admission trends.
- Regularly visit college campuses across the United States and globally.
- Coordinated college visits and information sessions for students.
- Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship resources.
- Maintained consistent and proactive communication with students and parents via email or telephone.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, community members and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Organized and conducted college admissions information sessions for parents and students.
- Counseled students facing personal or academic difficulties that could impact their future goals.
- Reviewed applications for admission to post-secondary institutions.
- Created workshops on topics such as test preparation, essay writing and interviewing skills.
- Monitored student progress towards degree completion by reviewing transcripts and other documents.
- Participated in regular professional development activities to stay up-to-date on changes in the field of college counseling.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions including assessment results.
- Assisted students in researching potential colleges, scholarships, grants, financial aid opportunities and other resources.
- Provided guidance on academic planning, course selection and career exploration activities.
- Supported the development of an online resource center containing useful materials related to college admissions.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Administered the College Board AP Program.
- Coordinated and executed the PSAT and PreACT.
Lead Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
Highlands Ranch
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed the daily oversight of the academic and college counseling program as the lead counselor.
- Supervised and evaluated department team members.
- Coordinated policies and school-wide decisions in consultation with Academic Leadership.
- Consulted with faculty on student issues in the classroom.
- Developed the concussion protocol process.
- Coordinated the AP program and the administration of exam protocol.
- Maintained a caseload of students that included all tasks, as outlined in the previous role as an Academic and College Counselor.
Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
Highlands Ranch
07.2007 - 08.2019
- Original member of the two-person counseling team (first hire by the Department Chair).
- Co-planned and implemented the school counseling program for this new school.
- Assisted in the development of the college counseling program with the department chair.
- Implemented the academic and college counseling program for students and families in grades 9–12, with tasks as outlined in the Academic and College Counselor role as outlined above.
Education
Bachelor of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, Colorado06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada05.1981
Skills
- Case management and advising expertise
- Leadership, collaboration, and teamwork
- Student records management
- Academic counseling, planning, and support
- Academic interventions, IEP support
- Written and verbal communication expertise
- College search and selection assistance
- College admissions strategy
- Career assessment
- College application support and review
- Academic interventions
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Workshop planning and facilitation
- Advanced Placement, ACT, and SAT program coordination and administration
- Concussion management and crisis intervention
Accomplishments
• Valor Exemplar, In recognition of exemplary contribution to Valor Christian High School.
• Colorado Outstanding Counselor Recognition Award, Presented by CU Boulder
• Colorado Outstanding Counselor Recognition Award, Presented by CU Boulder
Timeline
Consultant
Providence Christian Academy
10.2025 - 11.2025
Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
07.2021 - 07.2025
Lead Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
08.2019 - 07.2021
Academic and College Counselor
Valor Christian High School
07.2007 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Saskatchewan