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Crystal Reed

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Over 20 years of experience supporting high school and transfer students with the transition into young adulthood, including college admissions. Worked full time at a school for 17 years and now intermittently in private practice.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Background Actor

Various Studios
Los Angeles, CA
2020 - Current

Create realism in films, TV shows, and commercials through the embodiment of appropriate characters, including adjustments as desired by the director. Hours are fluid and often very long and work often takes place in uncomfortable environments.

College Counselor

Private Practice
Los Angeles, CA
2014 - Current
  • Match students with the right colleges after evaluating their strengths, qualifications, needs, and goals
  • Guide students toward authentic application-strengthening activities, when time allows
  • Help students develop and stick to time-management strategies
  • Assist with brainstorming and editing essays
  • Serve as a resource for parents and an intermediary when student and parent ideas don't align
  • Public speaking engagements re: college admissions
  • Drop-in pro bono services for local high school students at Pico Youth & Family Center

College Counselor/Administrator

Westview School (now Closed)
Los Angeles, CA
1997 - 2014

In addition to the above tasks:

  • Assisted Executive Director in developing a schedule each semester to ensure all enrolled students could meet their college eligibility requirements in a timely manner
  • WASC coordinator, 2007 and 2013
  • Maintained student transcript database, annual UC A-G list, and school website
  • Developed and oversaw "transition plans" for all students
  • Provided in-class life skills lessons for 9th and 12th grade students
  • Responsible for all non-athletic/non-academic activities, such as college field trips, graduation, prom, lunchtime clubs, Student Council, Halloween festival, etc.
  • Proctor for on-campus SAT administrations

Education

Master of Arts - Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
2023

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of Santa Monica (closed)
Santa Monica, CA
2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Los Angeles, CA
1999

Timeline

Background Actor

Various Studios
2020 - Current

College Counselor

Private Practice
2014 - Current

College Counselor/Administrator

Westview School (now Closed)
1997 - 2014

Master of Arts - Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of Santa Monica (closed)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Crystal Reed