Kim Handel
Santa Rosa
Summary
Accessible and enthusiastic College and Career Counselor with many years of experience providing guidance to students regarding academic achievement and college and career goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Maria Carrillo High School
Santa Rosa
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Delivered academic, social-emotional, and college and career counseling to a caseload of over 400 students
- Presented workshops to students from all grade levels on a variety of topics related to academic success and college and career preparedness
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and identifying meaningful extracurricular activity options
- Tracked students' progress toward graduation and created graduation plans for credit deficient students
- Scheduled and facillitated Student Success Team (SST) meetings to meet individual student needs; attended and provided support to students, families and teachers during IEP and 504 Plan meetings
College and Career Counselor
Maria Carrillo High School
Santa Rosa
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Held individual meetings with students and parents to discuss future educational and career goals
- Collaborated with counseling team to create grade level presentations at the start of each school year, providing tips for academic success and how to prepare for the future
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate college and career exploration into the curriculum
- Led workshops for ninth and tenth graders covering California Guidance Initiative account setup and career assessments
- Maintained up-to-date resources on scholarship and extracurricular activity opportunities
- Assisted students in completing college applications and financial aid forms
- Organized Cash for College financial aid application, workshop, Volunteer and Internship Fair and Sophomore Networking Event
- Conducted workshops on a variety of topics including dual enrollment, creating a college list, college applications and resume writing
- Managed dual enrollment approvals for Maria Carrillo students, providing support throughout the process
Academic and College Counselor
Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Oakland
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed lesson plans and taught a College Readiness class to all seniors
- Provided guidance and support to seniors as they progressed through the college search, application, and enrollment processes; ensured a 100% acceptance rate into 4-year universities
- Coordinated Cash for College financial aid workshop, providing students and families with assistance in completing FAFSA and Dream Act applications
- Reviewed transcripts for all high school students on a regular basis, ensuring that students were on-track for graduation
- Developed and delivered workshops on a variety of college and career related topics, including Financial Aid Basics, 9th Grade Transition, College Systems Overview
- Assumed responsibility for early college program; developed and managed partnerships with local community colleges and assisted students in choosing and enrolling in classes
Education
Master of Science - Counseling, School Specialization/Career Emphasis
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History/Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2007
Skills
- College and career planning
- Academic advising
- Workshop facilitation
- Student advocacy
- Relationship building
- FAFSA and CADAA completion
- UC, CSU, Common App and CCCApply applications
- Canva design
Affiliations
- Western Association of College Counselors
- ASCA
Timeline
College and Career Counselor
Maria Carrillo High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
School Counselor
Maria Carrillo High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Academic and College Counselor
Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Counseling, School Specialization/Career Emphasis
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - History/Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine
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