Angelica Streif
Regional PreK-12 Counseling Coordinator
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Experienced Educational leader with over 25 years in Pre K-12 setting, including district and school site level administration. Proven expertise in CTE leadership, counseling, master scheduling, and building college and career readiness systems. Skilled in helping schools develop and strengthen structures that ensure students are academically, socially-emotionally, and career-ready for postsecondary success. Committed to equity, access, and workforce-aligned pathways that support first generation, bilingual, and historically underserved students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
PreK-12 Regional Counseling Coordinator | District Level
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
08.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Pre-K–12 school counseling teams to ensure students are properly scheduled and programmed to meet A–G, and LAUSD graduation requirements.
- Ensure counselors are equipped with timely tools, policy updates, and resources to support graduation, college admissions, exemptions, scholarships, and upcoming deadlines.
- Monitor districtwide progress in FOCUS related to on-track/off-track status, IGP completion, Master Scheduling, and academic outcomes across grading periods.
- Design and facilitate weekly drop-in Zoom sessions for APSCS to support master scheduling processes, and address real-time inquiries.
- Develop and deliver targeted professional development (PD) for new APSCS, including scheduling protocols, and student programming strategies.
- Create data-driven presentation templates for high school and middle school A–G roadshows, aligned with strategic priorities and equity pillars.
- Participate in biweekly check-ins with Option Schools to review student progress and coordinate social-emotional supports and referrals.
- Lead efforts to ensure all seniors complete FAFSA/CADAA applications to expand postsecondary access.
- Communicate critical deadlines for UCOP submissions and Dual Enrollment opportunities to school sites.
- Collaborate with A–G Counselors and Student Support Coordinators to track and re-engage students at risk of dropping out, using Elevate Report data.
- Plan and deliver monthly PD sessions for counselors, APSCS, and assistant principals on student support services, timelines, and compliance with district policy.
- Support schools throughout the master scheduling cycle, including pre-commit planning, and post-commit review.
- Engage weekly with Counseling Coordinators and the Central Counseling Team to align initiatives, implement policy, and monitor school-site compliance.
- Designed and presented workshops for the Principal Leadership Institute, focused on A–G completion, data analysis, and equity-focused practices.
- Contributed to the design and facilitation of monthly PD for Region North principals and assistant principals on counseling and student success initiatives.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Assistant Principal | Administrator, Counseling & Student Services
John F. Kennedy High School – LAUSD
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Oversaw Counseling Services, Special Education (SDC & RSP), SAS, College Advisement, CTE Pathways, and related operational and compliance functions.
- Led master scheduling, Title IX compliance, articulation, and student support systems.
- Expanded credit recovery and postsecondary readiness via II Lab, Saturday School, FAFSA completion, and community mental health partnerships.
- Acted as Principal of the Day, conducted weekly classroom walkthroughs, and counselor PLCs.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Counselor
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences High School LAUSD
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided academic, college/career, and socio-emotional counseling for 615 students in grades 9–12.
- Supported student transitions from middle to high school, and facilitated class placement aligned with A–G and intervention needs.
- Led grief counseling groups and collaborated on the student-centered master schedule.
- Member of the Crisis Response Team, and supported SEL initiatives.
Counselor
Reseda High School LAUSD
08.2007 - 06.2014
- I served as a 9th-grade counselor with an additional caseload of 60 seniors.
- Partnered with teachers and the school psychologist to support SST, IEP, and student behavior interventions.
- Designed and implemented a teacher referral system for early intervention.
- Coordinated CST testing logistics for six classrooms.
Counselor
Taft High School LAUSD
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Led the Counseling, Special Education, SAS, College Advisement, CTE Pathways, and student intervention services.
- Fostered equity through independent study oversight, and student re-engagement efforts.
- Spearheaded SEL implementation via teacher training and external partnerships.
- Directed credit recovery and academic intervention programming.
English Teacher
Taft High School – LAUSD
08.2000 - 07.2005
- Taught English 9–12 across general, sheltered, and honors tracks.
- Yearbook Coordinator and Class Sponsor for grades 9 and 10.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA01.2016
Masters of Arts - School Counseling
California State University -Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2000
Skills
- Strategic leadership in PreK–12 and district-level educational settings
- Deep knowledge of A–G requirements, dual enrollment, and CTE program compliance
- Extensive experience in master scheduling aligned to student needs and career pathway access
- Skilled in designing and facilitating professional development for counselors and administrators
- Expertise in building equitable, student-centered college and career readiness systems
- Data-informed decision-making focused on closing achievement and opportunity gaps
- Strong collaboration with K–12 districts, community colleges, mental health agencies, and industry partners
- Effective communicator across diverse teams, departments, and stakeholder groups
- Conversational proficiency in Spanish; used in counseling, student support, and family communication
- Proficient in LAUSD systems, MiSiS, FOCUS, and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
Certification
Administrative Credential, State of California, 2019
Timeline
PreK-12 Regional Counseling Coordinator | District Level
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal | Administrator, Counseling & Student Services
John F. Kennedy High School – LAUSD
07.2016 - 08.2021
Counselor
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences High School LAUSD
07.2014 - 06.2016
Counselor
Reseda High School LAUSD
08.2007 - 06.2014
Counselor
Taft High School LAUSD
08.2005 - 07.2007
English Teacher
Taft High School – LAUSD
08.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
California Lutheran University
Masters of Arts - School Counseling
California State University -Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Northridge
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