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Steven Ashton

Lemon Grove ,CA

Summary

Highly qualified Admissions and Outreach Counselor with experience in supporting students transition into higher education. Excels at advising students in degree and career decisions. Takes pride in creating supportive environments and encouraging positive interactions. Proven professional and self-starter with excellent communication skills. Over 18 years experience in the education arena with a range of professional experience including counseling, advising, recruitment, outreach and classroom teaching. A recognized leader dedicated to improving academic, professional and community relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Certificated Visiting School Counselor

San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - Current

Provide all students equitable access to a quality and developmentally appropriate guidance counseling program focused on academic success , personal and social development and career and college guidance.

  • Instructed students in career development techniques as well as college exploration and entrance requirements

Director of Life Skills (College and Career )

Monarch School
San Diego , CA
01.2017 - 08.2018

Responsible for encouraging and supporting successful student transitions by leading the development of college and career pathway programming by building and maintaining relationships with relevant community partners including businesses, local universities, community colleges as well as trade and vocational schools.

  • Conduct group presentations to students in High School in relation to college and career exploration

Long Term Certified Visiting School Counselor

San Diego County Office Of Education
San Diego , CA
08.2016 - 01.2017

Provide educational and behavioral counseling to individuals and small groups of students; assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to academic, social or emotional to problems and issues.

  • Advise pupils relative to college, vocational or post high school plans

Resource Specialist Teacher (Special Education)

La Mesa Spring Valley Union School District
La Mesa, CA
09.2015 - 08.2016

Provide academic instruction and educational programming for students eligible for special education in a K through 6th grade school.

Manager Of Corporate And Community Relations

Brandman University
San Diego , CA
05.2009 - 02.2015

Created partnerships with regional businesses , government, military and educational institutions that help build a significant awareness of Brandman University and its academic programs.

Enrollment Advisor

Ashford University
San Diego , CA
09.2008 - 05.2009

Developed and sustained interactive relationships with potential students during the recruitment process for a regionally accredited University within the Bridgepoint Education organization.

  • Advised students on degree programs and requirements while providing support through students first term
  • Provided prospective or new students with information about educational and career planning, university resources and academic programs

Special Education Teacher

Balboa City School
San Diego , CA
04.1998 - 07.2008
  • Provided academic instruction as well as college and career planning and emotional support special education students grades 7 through 12.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Chapman University
San Diego
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.1996

Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential - Special Education

National University
San Diego

Skills

  • Academic Advisement
  • Career Guidance
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Career planning
  • Research and reporting
  • Diverse Groups Presentations
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • College Counseling

Timeline

Long Term Certificated Visiting School Counselor

San Diego Unified School District
04.2018 - Current

Director of Life Skills (College and Career )

Monarch School
01.2017 - 08.2018

Long Term Certified Visiting School Counselor

San Diego County Office Of Education
08.2016 - 01.2017

Resource Specialist Teacher (Special Education)

La Mesa Spring Valley Union School District
09.2015 - 08.2016

Manager Of Corporate And Community Relations

Brandman University
05.2009 - 02.2015

Enrollment Advisor

Ashford University
09.2008 - 05.2009

Special Education Teacher

Balboa City School
04.1998 - 07.2008

Master of Arts - Counseling

Chapman University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of San Diego

Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential - Special Education

National University
Steven Ashton