Megan Lopes Cunha
Sacramento
Summary
Dynamic educational counselor with a proven track record of providing impactful student guidance and support. Expertise in conflict resolution, academic advising, and emotional support, complemented by a strong commitment to team collaboration and measurable results. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in addressing evolving needs while consistently fostering positive outcomes for students. Passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential through tailored support and guidance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Rio Americano High School
09.2021 - Current
- Provide social emotional counseling and academic advising for caseloads of over 450 students
- Create and support school policies, initiatives, and equity practices, member of elected leadership team
- Advanced Placement test coordinator for 600 testers
- Advisor and team member for 504s and IEPs
- Advise and support seniors on college applications, admissions requirements and financial aid
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers and families to support students through crisis and success
Post Secondary Counselor
Options for Youth Public Charter School
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provide emotional and academic support and planning for 7-12th grade students
- Support families and education rights holders make informed decisions for their students education
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to implement research based SEL strategies
- Synthesize student data to create best practices and improve graduation rates and academic success
- Implement school wide policies to promote A-G graduation rates and equity practices
English Language Development Specialist Teacher
Options for Youth Public Charter School
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Teach and supervise and advise 7-12th grade English Language Learner Students
- Communicate with parents and students to inform about school policies and updates
- Create and implement language development curriculum and testing
- Provide transitional highschool to college plans and foster time management and emotional coping skills for students
- Coach High School Girls Soccer team 2017,2018, 2020
Teacher
Aspire Public Schools- Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised and taught Humanities, Mathematics and Science classes for grades 6-12 at a Title 1 school
- Organized and created educational and academic intervention resources
- Coached high school girls and boys soccer teams
- Facilitated school events such as assemblies, dances and student council mentorship
Education
Masters of Science - Counseling, School Specialization
California State University At Sacramento
06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, German
University of California, Santa Barbara
06-2009
Skills
- College/Career Counseling
- Seminar and curriculum coordination
- Student case management
- Soccer coaching
- Academic and Wellness coaching
- Languages spoken: Ukrainian, Russian, German, Spanish
Certification
- 2019- Pupils and Personnel Services- CA Teacher’s Commission
- 2019-Cleared Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- CA Teacher’s Commission
- 2018- Bully Prevention and Victim Training, Dr. Liles, CSUS
- 2018- TESOL International Conference Attendee, Chicago
- 2013- President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, HIV/AIDS educator certificate, US State Dept.
- 2012- Project Design and Monitoring, US Peace Corps
- 2011- Volunteerism and Community Involvement Planning, US Peace Corps
Internships/ Additional Experiences
- Aspire Alexander Twilight College Prep Academy- Elementary School Counseling Intern 2018-2019
- Will Rogers Middle School- School Counseling Intern 2018
- International Rescue Committee – Immigration Services 2014
- Beijing Normal- Hong Kong Baptist United International College- Zhuhai, China- Teaching Assistant 2009-2010
Timeline
School Counselor
Rio Americano High School
09.2021 - Current
Post Secondary Counselor
Options for Youth Public Charter School
10.2020 - 09.2021
English Language Development Specialist Teacher
Options for Youth Public Charter School
07.2016 - 10.2020
Teacher
Aspire Public Schools- Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
12.2014 - 06.2016
Masters of Science - Counseling, School Specialization
California State University At Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, German
University of California, Santa Barbara