About 15 years ago a parent came up to me and asked, “I spent $500.00 on the TIP sheet for college. Will it help?"
I am a trained analyst (engineering/standards), a credentialed teacher (3 credentials), educational therapist and certified college counselor. I answered, “No”. This one event changed the course of my life, because I knew I do better for students and families. I have mentored almost 200 students from college admissions to Graduate School admissions.
It is all about one student at a time and doing it in such a way, that there are more smiles and less tears.
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For the past 17+ years you have told your child, "If you work hard enough and study hard enough you'll get into a great school." Well, it is that that time - Welcome to College Admissions.
You're reading this because you want the best for your child, and as such, I will share a few things.
Please don't focus on spreadsheets, odds and statistics. Don't assume that just because your child is a strong writer, they won't need help.
Let me do the heavy lifting through my experiences and skillset. I can guide you and your child through this important event all your lives.
One parent wrote me a letter and said "This was the best money I ever spent. Instead of micromanaging my son, I could just love him through this whole process."
So, continue to be your child's biggest fan and cheerleader. I will be with you and your child every step of the way.
For the past 17+ years you have heard "If you work hard and study enough, you will get into a great school" Well, it is that time - Welcome to College Admissions. This is a BIG step for sure. Now you are ready to show everyone that you are prepared. No question is ever wrong nor stupid.
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Writing a College Application Essays is just not another English class assignment. It is your "I" Essay. You are putting yourself out there and asking someone who does not know you say "YES" to "you".
This is also about searching for what and where will make you happy. Realizing a place where if you don't know, you'll be in a place to find out answers. With answers comes passionate subjects & causes that can become a your career.
It's all about understanding your decision is the right choice because sometimes …
"you just know."
I didn't start out as a teacher. I started out in engineering and went from private to government to education. As the last of the Presidio of San Francisco Facility Managers, on my final day, I sent a note to the Park Service, "Here is the last of the Army's keys. Good luck and call me if you need anything." The next day I became a full-time teacher in many grade levels, primarily 8th and above. In addition, I have taught AP classes, writing classes in both private and public schools and developed enrichment programs.
It was that one parent who asked me to help with their child’s college application that lead me to my present journey as college counselor. I trained under some of the best admission officers and private counselors and have worked with a a variety of schools. Finally, I became a certified college counselor with over 200 students past and current.- one student at a time.
My students have been accepted to Ivy League schools, public schools, Performing Arts schools, and community colleges, transferring to great 4-year colleges. Many go on to professional studies, including law and medical schools and master's programs in the US and worldwide. I helped launch them into lives they realize were theirs for the taking. - JB
"Fix the problem, not the blame."
Command Staff College
Downtown Abbey
"...it must be like wearing a tiara
around the clock."
The West Wing
"Toby, that is how I beat them."
The Wizard of Oz
The Lion in Winter (original)
&
Rudy.
Thomas Costain
Leon Uris
Chaim Potok,
JK Rowling and L.L. Muir
(check them out!)
Turtle Hill
Stow Lake
The Haight, Haunted
Houses of the Presidio &
Ft Point's Night Tour
Katherine Hepburn
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Elizabeth Taylor
Queen Cleopatra
Morgana (King Arthur’s sister)
Marie Laveau
...AND IT WOULD BE LEGENDARY!
John Hopkins Gifted and Talented Resident Program for Social Science and English Literature
National Forensic League Diamond Middle School Coach- Lincoln Douglas, Mock Congress, Individual categories original oratory – 5 consecutive years. High School Coach 2 yrs
Federal Reserve Economics in the Classroom Program 6-12 (AP Econ certified)
Turner Network Teacher Program – historical curriculum associated with Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Rough Riders
Southern Poverty Law Center – Teacher training
US Army Engineering Training Activity (AMETA) - Organizational and Industrial Engineering Program
Street Law Program - Washington DC program
Certified College Counselor, UCSD
Multiple Subjects Credential Gr. 1-12
Single Subject Credential (Literature, Social Science (Government US and Comparative) Economics, Psychology, Statistics US History, European and World History 9 and above
Educational Therapy (intervention only and test accommodations)
College Counseling AP instruction: European and World History, US History, US Gov and Comparative Government, Art History, Economics, Psychology
National Math Fax Competition Middle School Regional and State First Place. 6, 7, 8th Grade
Contributing curriculum to the Sheldrick Trust for elementary & middle school conservation programs
Contributing curriculum to the San Francisco Stock Exchange- Bulls, Bears and Pigs Project
Lucas Films Liaison for the Young Indiana Jones series
Program director for USF- High School Students in College Program
Brendan’s Project - Community Service
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