Veta Parker Email & Phone Number

Prarieville, La

Experienced, ethical, and engaged, V. Parker Consulting, LLC provides high-quality college admissions advising to high school students and their families navigating them to bring their vision to reality. Additional services offered are: FAFSA assistance, scholarship search, college-match, visit scheduling and ACT/SAT prep referrals.

Reserve, La

-solely manage over 170 students in grades 8-12-99% graduation rate over 2 years-99% FAFSA completion over 2 years-implemented ACT prep programs/boot camps-manage dual enrollment partnerships with universities and community colleges-collaborate with the administrative team-dissemination of the High School Planning Guide and Individual Graduation Plans-develops, revises, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans throughout high school -collaborates with staff to determine benchmarks of performance-provides recommendations to the principal on program success and proposed changes to be implemented-analyzes data and help draft communications about program status and program performance-developing a college-going culture in the school-conduct records review for accuracy-provide information and resources on FASFA, college applications, scholarships, SAT/ACT exams-Provide specific training on graduation requirements, dual credit, AP, Advanced Measures, Individual Graduation Plans, etc.-respond to crises as requested-provide training on bullying, internet safety, suicide and violence risk assessments, and the reporting process-Provide resources to monitor the progress of students who are at risk-Provide guidance lessons to ensure that the state mandates are provided for all students-Promote positive relations with the community concerning counselor efforts-plays a fundamental role in working with college admissions representatives to advise students towards successful enrolment as first-year college students.-works well under pressure to advise and enroll students during scheduled periods and makes suggestions for master schedule modifications to accommodate student needs-connects students to resources, and makes referrals, in the areas of financial aid, housing, etc.-reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for specific program completion and evaluates transfer credits and applicability to program requirements

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-Gathered Research Data-Analyzed Findings-Prepared Reports and Paperwork

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

-managed over 500 students-helped students transition, plan, and manage their educational and career plans-conducted academic counseling-managed 4-year plans and course selections-referred to SST as needed-Parent education workshops-Teacher/administrator consultation-Staff development for educators-Assisted team in developing a college-going culture in the school-participated in Senior Records Review for accuracy-responded to crises as requested-provided guidance lessons on bullying, internet safety, suicide and violence risk assessments, and the reporting process-provided resources to monitor the progress of students who were at risk-promoted positive relations with the community concerning counselor efforts

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

-managed over 350 students annually-consistently over 90% graduation rate at an at-risk institution-crafted over 300 college and scholarship recommendation letters -represented the counseling team on building level and district level committees-trained in districts inaugural AVID summer institute and represented the school and district on the site-team-maintained office social media and online presence- Assisted in the management of the office and calendars- completing all paperwork promptly for all programs and maintaining records- Supervised and trained student office workers -Participated in departmental and district goal setting, committees, and special projects-evaluated programs and assisted in conducting programmatic need assessments and strategic planning- Lead the outreach to parents and the community for counseling events- produced office publications -attended college counselor workshops, updates, and campus visits-manage and maintain records-trained new counselors and other office staff- ability to demonstrate critical thinking, awareness, and sensitivity;- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multicultural community comprised of individuals and groups with a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences and communication styles;- Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing;-Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations;-Ability to take the initiative and work independently with good judgment;-Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment; this includes being part of an office unit as well as collaborating with colleagues and partners outside of the office- Organizational ability to manage daily operations of a large-scale, high mobility institution

Raceland, Louisiana

Doctor Of Philosophy ( Ph.D ), Educational Leadership And Research, Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant

Ed.S. Educational Specialist, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Secondary Education And Teaching (Social Studies)

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Educators