Western Academy of Beijing

11 September 2014

Family Name A to G BA in Political Science from Trinity College in US Master's in international education from Harvard

University in US Worked three years as the HS Counselor at the

American School of Bombay in Mumbai, India.  Was the Associate Director for K-12 International

Services for the College Board. Served the overseas school community in the use of College Board Programs such as the SAT, PSAT, and the AP Program in their curriculum.

Worked for five years as the coordinator of international admissions at a selective liberal arts college.

Teacher supervisor of SAC (Student Ambassador Club) & GSA adviser

Family Name: H to L BA in Economics from University of Massachusetts-

Amherst Masters study at Bath University in International

Education Worked in education for over 20 years; 10 years as

Head of Counseling at the International School of Lausanne, Switzerland

Prior to WAB was Academic Counselor, DP coordinator, DP Economics examiner, DP workshop leader, presenter at OACAC

Co-supervisor of WAB Forensics and WAB Student Council Advisor; previous experiences include creator of Swiss Forensics Organization and student council adviser (16 years)

Family Name: M to S BA in History from Colby College in US Master’s Degree in Education from the College of

William and Mary in US Prior to joining WAB community, worked as a

counselor for 6 years at Bangkok Patana School in Thailand and 3 years at Auckland International College in New Zealand

Experience in admissions offices at UCLA, Middlebury College, and Pepperdine University

Experienced English Literature teacher Hoping to get involved in outdoor education at

WAB

Family Name T to ZBA in psychology from Simon Fraser

University in British Columbia in CanadaMaster’s in Guidance and Counseling from

University of West Alabama in USCertificate on College Counseling from UCLAWorld of Work – Work Experience

CoordinatorTest Center Supervisor (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP)Teacher supervisor of FNL (Friday Nite

Lites), 60+ & SAC (Student Ambassador Club)

Guidance Office CoordinatorMaster’s degree in Psychology, Minor in

Sociology and Business ManagementCELTA certified (Certificate in Teaching

English to Speakers of Other Languages)Teacher in Finnish School

Whole-School Guidance model Alpha split to work with students and families from grade 9

through grade 12

Work with students on: Academic

University advising, college essays/personal statements, course selection, scheduling balance, study skills/time management, testing advice

Naviance: career profile, college research and lists Social

Friendship issues, healthy lifelong choices and strategies Personal/Emotional

Counseling, family issues, guardianship, self-harm, responsible choices

Outside referrals, if necessary

Counselor Sessions Transition Workshops Testing Information Sessions University Essay/Personal Statement Writing Sessions University application process sessions (country specific) Alumni Panels

Work with students on a one-to-one individual basis as needed

Meet with visiting college reps –over 150 university/college visits per academic year

Grade 9Grade 9 Grade 10

Grade 10

Grade 11

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Grade 12

Grade 12

Transition to High School

Transition to High School

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AlumniAlumni

Grade 10

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 11

Grade 12

Grade 12Grade 9Grade 9

Grade 9: Focus on academics and extracurricular

Grade 10: Focus on academics and extracurricular Take PSAT in mid-Oct

Grade 11: Focus on academics and extracurricular PSAT in mid-Oct SAT in Spring (Jan, May, June); or ACT (with writing) in Spring (April, June) TOEFL or IELTS in Spring

Grade 12: SAT in Fall (Oct, Nov, Dec) ACT (with writing) in Fall (Oct, Dec) IB Exams in May

* Please note that testing is individual and should be discussed with your counselor

Naviance is tailor used by high schools worldwide. Each student and family have their own account, which is

accessed through the internet PLEASE email your counselor/Ms. Mirva to register your account

Naviance: organizational tool for students, parents and counselors

Naviance is a tool for research and organization: Study Skills Self Discovery Career Research University research for countries worldwide Organization of university applications Free SAT online prep course

http://connection.naviance.com/wab

WAB Weekly Parents Portal

http://my.wab.edu/parents Counselors

http://my.wab.edu/group/hs-counselors Calendar

http://my.wab.edu/node/9116/calendar Includes College Visits

College Resourceshttp://my.wab.edu/node/252

Help your child balance school work and after school activitiesEncourage free time – Doing Vs. Being

Check your language, do not use “we” or “our” Celebrate no matter what – be proud of your

child’s efforts. Be realistic. Manage your anxiety – Parent is the shoreline

Treat College Admissions Process like you’re watching a performance

Make your child do all the workManage the timelines and deadlines Insist on Integrity – Especially on early

programs, and depositingHelp them protect their privacy

Testing Information Session (Sept) Grade 12 Parent Night (Sept) Grade 11 University Information Night-

(Jan) Grade 10 Course Selection Information

Night (Jan) Grade 8 Transition Information Night

(Feb) Grade 12 Korean Coffee Morning

(March) Destination Coffee Mornings (Spring

2013) (ASIA, Australia, NZ, Europe, UK, US, Canada)

Family Name: A to GBernie Longboy (bernie_longboy@wab.edu)

Family Name: H to LFranko Cifizzati (franko_cifizzari@wab.edu)

Family Name: M to S Jemsion Foster (jemison_foster@wab.edu)

Family Name: T to ZMichelle Chow-Liu (mchow@wab.edu)