Sarah C. Greco

Provide personal and educational counseling services to all students, grades K-12, to maximize their academic, college career, and social-emotional outcomes. Insightful professional in the field of educational and career guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, development of career education programs, and vocational assessment techniques. Excels through empathetic listening, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals seeking educational and career advice.

• American School Counselor Association
• California School Counselor Association
• California Teacher Association
• National Teacher Association

Carmel Unified School District - Carmel Middle School, Carmel, CA, Middle School Counselor, 08/01/05, Present, Collaborative School Counseling Program, Academic, Social/Emotional, College and Career, Data Driven Decision Making, Early Intervention Strategies, Preventative Instead of Reactive, Worked with IEP, 504 and Wellness Center teams., Transition students in 5th and 8th grade into the next school level., Orientate new families to the School District.

• 23 years experience as an on-site school counselor in the K-12 educational setting.
• Provide counseling services on a daily basis in the areas of personal/social, career and academic counseling, including student interventions, collaboration with parents, staff and faculty, as well as other intangible services to enhance the learning environment of students.
• Aligned current school site counseling program with the American School Counselor Association standards.
• Demonstrated experience in all areas of running an educational institution ranging from classroom management to assisting administration in a leadership role.
• Excellent proficiency in written and oral communication, knowledge of computer programs (both counseling and non-counseling).
• Demonstrated experience in teaching severely emotionally disabled students in a 9-12 grade classroom setting.

• North Monterey County Unified School District - Moss Landing Middle School, Moss Landing, CA, Middle School Counselor, 07/01/02, 07/01/05, Function in an integral role of facilitating a successful student transition from Middle School (grades 6-8) to High School, including development of High School 4-year plans., Provide academic and personal counseling to a student body of 582. Facilitate counseling groups for a variety of needs., Oversee student review teams, which review and assess every student., Assisted in the development of the Single School Plan., Member of the school Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) team.
• Salinas Unified School District - Salinas High School, Salinas, CA, High School Counselor, 06/01/01, 06/01/02, Provided 9-12 grade students (2800+) with a variety of counseling services including: academic advising, personal counseling, grief counseling, transfer and matriculation counseling/advising., Facilitated registration for all grade levels, eighth grade transition to high school., Developed 4-year plans for all 9th graders., Individual learning plans for underachieving students.

• MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) District Committee
• Social Justice District Committee
• District Health and Wellness Committee
• 504/SST (Student Success Team) District Committee
• Certificated Evaluation District Committee
• Carmel Middle School Advisory Team
• Interact Club Advisor
• CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) Co-Club Advisor
• Interest Based Bargaining Negotiations Team
• Employee of the Month Carmel Unified School District 2008

• Provide counseling in a way that addresses student needs in a preventative and responsive manner.
• To achieve growth within our guidance curriculum and utilize data for a clear picture of what needs to be addressed.
• Advise teachers and support staff to best assist students.
• Check-in formerly with high risk/need students to ensure that progress is being made to address areas of concern.

• Academic
• Behavioral
• Social/Emotional
• College and Career