Sophia Seiverth Peña
Director of College Counseling @Dallas International School
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WORK HISTORY
Director of College Counseling @Dallas International School
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
Developed and began implementing a strategic 6th–12th grade career and college counseling curriculum, with a fully operational 8th–12th grade program that includes detailed timelines, checklists, and resources to guide students through academic and career readiness milestones.Supervise the Assistant Director of International College Counseling and oversee the departmental budget, providing guidance and leadership for the team.Conduct weekly individual meetings with 12th graders, small group sessions with 11th graders, and bimonthly workshops with 10th-grade classes to guide students through the college selection and application process.Manage the 10th-grade Career Observation Week, including resume and cover letter workshops, to prepare students for professional experiences.Identified, researched, and implemented a new platform to streamline college rep visits, document transmission, and outcome tracking.Advocated for a fairer selection process for valedictorian, resulting in a smoother and more inclusive commencement ceremony.Partnered with the Registrar to revise the transcript format for a clearer depiction of diploma program choices.Serve as the SAT and AP Exam testing coordinator.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University
Master of Arts (MA), Counseling in Higher Education/Student Affairs
Montclair State University
Master's degree, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
SKILLS
ABOUT SOPHIA SEIVERTH PEÑA
College Counselor and Career Development Educator guiding students through the College selection and application process. I help students discover and reach their personal and professional goals by helping them understand their aptitudes, interests, and values so they can discover their best-fit college and/or better communicate their value to potential employers.StrengthsQuest: Empathy, Maximizer, Woo, Developer, InputMyers-Briggs Type Indicator: ENFJStrong Interest Inventory: SEA (Social, Enterprising, Artistic)
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