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Valarie Truehill

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Dedicated school counselor with a proven record of nurturing and guiding students on their paths to success. Committed to performing all duties to foster the whole student . Adept in delivering school counseling programs that support student achievement as outlined by the American School Counselor.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor

Desert Jr.Sr. High School
08.2014 - Current

- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for 300+ students annually.

- Testing Coordinator -Administered PSAT, and AP exams annually for over 200+ students.

- Created a "College-Going" culture on campus. Coordinated visits by college and military representatives.

- Work collaboratively with School Psychologist and Special Education personnel to ensure student success.

- Deliver classroom presentations assigned with ASCA domains ( academic, career and social/emotional development )

- Work closely with administration implementing advisement and appraisal for academic planning and master schedule building.

- Build relationships with community members to coordinate and administer school and community scholarships.

- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals

- Asses students in risk assessments while working with the school risk assessment team.

-Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

- 504/SST coordinator

School Counselor

Rosamond High School
08.2008 - 06.2011

- Raised a "College-Going" culture by promoting and assisting a smooth transition between high school to college by providing information regarding registration and coordinating orientations.

- Improved college application rates to over 60% over the course of 3 years from 10%.

- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods following their 504/IEP goals.

-Met with 1,000 + students in small groups and individually and analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.

- Delivered classroom presentations on college and FAFSA opportunities.

- Coordinated CASH 4 COLLEGE NIGHT annually.

-Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals. Coordinated annual College/Career Fair annually.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Knowledge of ASCA Model
  • AVID Counselor Trained
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Knowledge of Master Schedule Building

Awards

2022- Received Congressman Kevin McCarthy "Inspirational High School Educator" Award - An award for educators for their commitment to prepare the next generation of leaders. 

2023 - Received Congressman Kevin McCarthy "Inspirational High School Educator" Award - An award for educators for their commitment to prepare the next generation of leaders.

Conferences

- AVID Summer Institute (2022, 2023) 

Timeline

Academic Advisor

Desert Jr.Sr. High School
08.2014 - Current

School Counselor

Rosamond High School
08.2008 - 06.2011

Master of Arts - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Fullerton
Valarie Truehill