High School Counselor, University Counselor, School Counselor

RIVIEN AMOBI, MA

Comprehensive SEL/University Counselor

Email: ************@*****.*** Phone: +1-310-***-****

Location: Los Angeles, California

Highly accomplished Comprehensive High School/University Counselor with a proven track record of guiding students towards academic and personal success. Expert in providing comprehensive support through academic, social emotional and university counseling, advocacy, and strategic planning. Adept at fostering inclusive college and career paths tailored to diverse student backgrounds, needs and interests. Child Safeguarding Statement

As an Educator, I am a Mandated Reporter. It is my personal and professional responsibility to ensure the safety and protection of all children. As a School Counselor, my role is to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and to educate them on their own personal safety to protect them from the people they come into contact with both physically and virtually. I am committed to advocating for the safety of all children and will adhere to and ensure compliance with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection and the schools Safeguarding/Child Protection Policies and Procedures at all times. Counseling Experience

High School Comprehensive/University Counselor

Qatar Academy for Science and Technology @Education City High School Qatar Foundation

2024 - 2025 Doha, Qatar

● Mentor over 100 high school students in college planning, utilizing the college planning platform Unifrog.

● Revised the Advanced Placement (AP) academic program by revising and introducing new AP Course offerings and provided academic training and workshops to students and teachers on the Collegeboard platform Bluebook and AP Classroom

● Researched the most effective teaching, learning and study resources to improve classroom instruction in an effort to increase AP score results for students

● Designed Advanced Placement study Bootcamp for students to ensure students were prepared for their AP Exams.

● Advise students on high school academic courses and extracurricular choices while creating Individualized Graduation Plans (IGP’s) for college and career planning.

● Created an Advisory Program focused on character development, SEL competencies, college/career planning, child protection/safeguarding, internet safety and life skills.

● Manage college application timelines and deadlines.

● Provided Solution Focused Brief Counseling sessions to support students experiencing social emotional issues such as general anxiety, test anxiety, family and behavioral issues, executive functioning and social skills.

● Organized monthly assemblies to support the schools academic, attendance, behavioral policies, to promote positive school community and support student initiatives. Other Topics: College, career, guest speakers, and awards/student celebrations.

● Academic Advisor for school clubs and organizations such as Student Council and the Falcon Times Social Media Club.

● Foster strong partnerships with parents, universities, embassies, and fellow counselors, expanding the school's network inside and outside Qatar.

● Worked with the Qatar Foundations network of universities to identify appropriate programs and institutions for students to continue their studies.

● Supported International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program students and parents to ensure necessary coursework and requirements are completed.

● Organized college presentations, financial aid and scholarship workshops, annual university and career fairs, parent education workshops and the end of year High School Graduation awards and commencement ceremony.

● Designed career planning/exploration workshops for High School students to assist them with making choices for their future careers and linked this to their Individualized graduation plans and college planning.

● Organized internship, research, service learning, competitive academic opportunities to allow students gain practical real world experience in their career pathways and academic passions.

● Participated in Special Education/SST/Students of Concern meetings for students with learning disabilities.

● Served as a panelist at the 2024 Council for International Schools (CIS) on University Counseling for International Students.

● Testing proctor for standardized tests such as the IB, SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement

(AP), and the University of Oxford Admissions Test.

● Attend school counseling professional development sessions to stay updated on SEL and university planning best practices.

High School SEL/University Counselor

American International School Abuja

2009 - 2024 Abuja, Nigeria

● Mentor over 200 high school students in college planning, utilizing platforms like College Board, Naviance, and BridgeU.

● Advise students on high school academics and extracurricular choices while creating Individualized Graduation Plans (IGP’s) for college and career planning.

● Created an Advisory Program focused on SEL competencies, college/career planning, Child Protection/Safeguarding, Internet Safety and life skills.

● Manage college application timelines and deadlines.

● Counsel, enroll, and support students in online and dual enrollment courses from various platforms such as Keystone, BYU and K12.

● Foster partnerships with parents, colleges, embassies, and fellow counselors, expanding the school's network.

● Organize college presentations, financial aid and scholarship workshops, annual college and career fairs, parent education workshops and the end of year High School Graduation Ceremony.

● Testing Coordinator for Standardized Tests such as the SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement (AP), and the University of Oxford Admissions Test.

● Attend ASCA and NACAC professional development sessions to stay updated on SEL and college planning best practices.

Educational Options Academic Advisor

Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 3 2007 - 2009 Los Angeles, California

● Guided at-risk students as an Academic Counselor across five continuation high schools.

● Delivered individual counseling focusing on academics, career, and personal/social growth.

● Developed Individualized Graduation Plans with students and parents, assessing progress and creating strategies.

● Monitored daily student attendance, followed up with families regarding student attendance and provided counseling, support and interventions to improve attendance rates.

● Introduced credit recovery options, including community college enrollment and vocational programs.

● Advised students on vocational and career education opportunities.

● Managed school Master Schedule, ensuring compliance with graduation and college requirements.

● Participated in IEP meetings and Student Success Team gatherings. Adjunct Faculty/Personal Development Instructor

Los Angeles Harbor Community College

2006 - 2008 Los Angeles, California

● Instructed Personal Development course (PD20) for college and high school students.

● Covered topics like learning styles, time management, goal setting, resume writing, personal finance, and career exploration.

● Supervised a culminating business proposal project, enhancing presentation and communication skills.

Education

Master of Arts, Educational Counseling (PPS) Pupil Personnel Services Credential National University, Los Angeles, California

2004

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology

Mount Saint Mary’s College, Los Angeles, California 1996

Professional Affiliations

● American Counseling Association

● American School Counselors Association

● International School Counselors Association

● International Association of College Counselors

Skills

● College Application Essay Guidance

● College Transition Planning

● Conflict Resolution

● Individual & Group Counseling

● Mediation & Crisis Management

● Public Speaking & Presentation

● Student Coaching & Advising

● Building Student & Family Relations

● Student Financial Aid Expertise

● Standardized Test Preparation Strategies

● Holistic Program Development

● Collaborative Teamwork

Additional Skills/ Activities/Committees

● High School Student Council/Government Advisor

● Staff Social Committee, President

● Graduation Committee, Chair

● MS/HS Teacher Advisory Committee Representative

● Service Learning/ Silver Cord (Community Service) Advisor

● PTA Teacher Representative

● Strategic Planning, MSA Accreditation Committee, Core Values Committee, Child Protection Committee

● Assistant to the Drama Teacher during Musical Productions

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