Susan J. Hamilton
SJH Development
6378 Menlo Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408)568-1030
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SJH Development College and Career Coaching – Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA 2015-Present
OWNER AND CEO- expertly guide students and their families in the complex College Admissions Process. Assess and analyze student admissions profile and recommend colleges that match student requirements and needs while reducing student and family stress. Provide computerized platform to manage application requirements and deadlines. Familiarity with local schools provides comprehensive recommendations for high school class selection. Provide creative and innovative solutions for successful educational transitions.
San Jose Unified School District and Silicon Valley Career Technical Education - San Jose, CA
EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT – COUNSELING, MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY SPECIALIST 2005-2016
SVCTE Special Projects 2014-2016 Created and implemented marketing and recruitment plans. Data research, analysis and reporting for SVCTE Principal focusing on outreach and increasing communication with partner districts. Trained outreach personnel. Administrative and Counselor substitute. Event planning, including SJUSD Leadership Conference.
SJUSD Learning Options 2005-2016 Collaborate with SJUSD and CTE teachers, counselors, administrators to facilitate student success in academic and CTE programs. Provide post-secondary education and career advisement to diverse student populations, including students with IEP’s and 504 Plans, English Language Learners and at-risk youth. Assist in problem solving and conflict mediation involving student attendance, behavior, disadvantaged education and/or home environment, and medical diagnoses. Generate and implement individualized post-secondary plans for seniors. Create and deliver marketing presentations for new and current CTE programs to students, parents, and staff. Document, assess, analyze and communicate student achievement and intervention needs. Counsel students in individual, small and large group situations. Distribute recruitment and retention materials, calendars, course outlines, grades, credits and attendance and behavior reports. Create and provide accountability data as requested.
SJUSD Gunderson High School 2007-08 Responsible for surveying all ROP/C students regarding career goals and needed educational support, then provided assistance in achieving college and career goals.
CCOC Middle School Career Camp and Substitute Counselor 2006-07 Designed and delivered marketing presentations to at-risk middle school students. Assisted in curriculum design. Supported students and staff in career camp implementation. Scheduled scholarship interviews, college placement and testing, and financial aid seminars for CTE students. Provided financial aid information to disadvantaged youth and AB540 students.
San Jose Unified School District
CTE LIASON/COUNSELOR ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 8/99-6/04 Recruited, scheduled and monitored students attending CTE Regional Occupational Center Programs. Evaluated new student program placement, then enrolled/transferred/dropped students after individual counseling. Communicated with and between CTE instructors, SJUSD case managers and high school administrators, students, and parents. Arranged presentations and tours for 200-300 students.
Central County Occupational Center – San Jose, CA 8/93-6/00
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR 1/99-6/00 Planned and coordinated Career Fair, Open House and Student Awards Ceremony. Guests included local political and business dignitaries.
CAREER CONNECTIONS DEVELOPER/INSTRUCTOR 7/97-1/99 Created a two-class multilevel certificate program conceived to facilitate student employment and achievement of SCANS skills. Integrated multimedia, hands-on, and computerized activities into individualized math, English and computer literacy programs. Assessed and appropriately placed diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic students based on learning styles and needs. Community liaison. Presenter at local/state educational conferences.
LEARNING LAB COORDINATOR/EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INSTRUCTOR 9/93-6/97 Taught students basic-advanced workplace skills. Developed year-long Applied Academics class including curriculum and classroom design using networked computer software. Originated referral process and accountability systems for schoolwide program support and basic skills remediation. Analyzed student needs and progress while consulting with school staff to ensure student success with individualized programs. Recruited, scheduled and managed over 150 students weekly. Inserviced Metro Ed staff and provided model lessons in Work Skills curriculum.
Las Animas Math/Science Magnet, Gilroy Unified School District
MASTER TEACHER 7/88-6/93 Taught diverse students in Chapter 1 year-round situation. Created and implemented integrated units in all subject areas focusing on active participation, critical thinking, and cooperative learning to foster success and self-esteem in all students. Created upper-grade level positive academic and behavior reinforcement program. Coordinated Family Reading and TEAM tutorial programs.
CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION
University of California Los Angeles
COLLEGE COUNSELING CERTIFICATE August, 2018
San Jose State University
CALIFORNIA CLEAR MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL 1987-Present
Awarded The Emily DeVore Scholarship, San Jose State University 1986
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIAL SCIENCE 1986
GPA: 4.0 major, 3.75 over-all
Honors: President’s Scholar 1985, 1986 Graduated with Great Distinction
Metropolitan Educational District
CALIFORNIA CLEAR DESIGNATED SUBJECTS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHING CREDENTIAL: FULL-TIME 1994-Present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member NACAC, WACAC IECA, HECA
Member, California School Counselors Association
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Description of Services : Assisting students and their families navigate the K-12, college selection and career processes while offering guidance, structure, and individualized planning.
Helping high school students become successful, independent college students, including (but not limited to):
•Discovering their own interests, strengths and needs
•Finding a major
•Recommending classes that assist in preparation for college
•Evaluating and coaching good study habits
•Learning about college options that fit individual needs, interests and abilities
•Learning useful college survival tips
•Developing good decision-making skills
•Building support systems with other students and college
•Visiting local colleges. (College Visit Guide available for self-guided tours)
•Realizing free resources available at all colleges
•Understanding options for financial aid
Guiding adult clients in further educational and career opportunities including interest and aptitude testing and in-depth interviews as well as resume revision and job searches.