Working as a school counselor and careers-university advisor has been a calling. After twenty-plus years working in schools, I continue to find my work enjoyable and meaningful.My strengths include helping young people to create their own strategies to navigate the challenges of secondary education. My work involves the presentation of knowledge that informs decisions and working closely and in collaboration with students and parents to create solutions for the successful transition from high school to post-secondary education, and beyond. The specific services I provide are as follows:Academic & extra-curricular planning and high school course advisingLeveraging self-assessment tools to help students create awareness of selfExploration of post-secondary options & present a way to evaluate the best fitCollege essay & personal statement development & supportCreate application strategiesDevelop interview skills that prepare students with confidenceExpertise: international university admissions, university research and evaluation, academic advising, extra-curricular engagement, career advising, standardized exams, college essays, personal statement, interview skills