Kristina Taggart
Danville
Summary
Compassionate counselor experienced in academic planning and crisis support. Skilled in building strong relationships with students, parents, and educators, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success and personal development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Bishop O'Dowd High School
Oakland
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection processes.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss academic and personal goals.
- Analyzed student records, test scores and other relevant data to identify strengths and weaknesses of individual students.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students facing personal challenges.
- Assisted with college planning, including detailed review of applications, personal statement/essay feedback, determination of NCAA eligibility, and guidance on financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
- Cultivated relationships between universities and colleges through campus visits, professional development conferences, and workshops.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss student progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Developed and implemented counseling strategies to assist students in academic, personal, and social development.
- Fostered strong relationships with students through extra curricular activities including club moderation and retreat leadership.
Substitute Counselor
Foothill High School
Pleasanton
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Provided individualized counseling to address student concerns and challenges.
- Provided support services such as tutoring resources or crisis intervention when needed.
- Presented information sessions on subjects related to academic, college and career planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress.
Substitute Teacher
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Danville
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed classroom behavior and ensured a positive learning environment.
- Promoted a safe, secure, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Prepared and delivered instructional lessons as a long term substitute for Physics.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UCLA
Los Angeles06-2006
Skills
- Academic advising
- College planning
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Solution-focused counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Counselor
Bishop O'Dowd High School
08.2008 - 06.2014
Substitute Counselor
Foothill High School
05.2008 - 06.2008
Substitute Teacher
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UCLA