AD Education Consulting

Qualifications

M.Ed., School Guidance Counseling

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

  • Guidance Counseling Certification (K-12) in Illinois and Arizona

M.Ed., Secondary Education

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

  • Teaching Certifications (9-12) in French, English, and English as a Second Language in Illinois and Arizona

B.A., French and Anthropology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Awards, Leadership Activities and Training

  • North Gates Meta Data Lead 2021-2022
  • Counselor of the Year PXU through Phoenix Foundation for Education (2016)
  • Bullet Point Recommendation Letter Workshop Organizer and Speaker, College Depot 2019
  • 2013 and 2017 Most Influential Person, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department
  • Crystal Apple Award for Best New Staff Member, North High School (2004)
  • TOK, CAS and EE — DP Category 2 Training in New Orleans (2016)
  • IB Roundtable Workshop Facilitator/Leader (2016)
  • Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution Peer Mediation Training (2011 and 2012)
  • Professional Development Workshop DP Level 2 Creativity, Action, Service (2009)
  • IB Counseling Summer Teacher Workshops at United World College USA (2006)
  • PXU Trainings, including 504 Plan Training and Advanced FAFSA Training (2003-2025)
  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (2005)

Experience

  • High School Counselor and Teacher (November 2000 – Present)
    • 25 years of high school counseling support services
    • High School Admissions Assistance
    • High School Course Planning
    • Academic Support and Goal Setting
    • College Preparation
    • Time Management and Organization
  • Over 15 years of college counseling
  • College Selection
  • Application Strategy
  • Essay and Personal Statement Guidance
  • Interview Preparation
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Assistance
  • Full list of colleges to which students/clients have been admitted***
  • Two decades of experience working with neurodivergent students, including those with twice exceptionality, ADHD, dyslexia, mental health challenges, spectrum disorders, and those who are gifted