Jeeda Gabriel

Experienced college counselor and school leader with expertise in academic planning, college readiness, and student advocacy. Skilled in collaborative advising, family engagement, and program development, with a strong background in counseling diverse learners. Seeking leadership roles in education.

Lead Counselor at King Drew Magnet High School/LAUSD (2022-01 – Present)

Provide comprehensive college and career advising to a diverse student caseload, guiding students and families through academic planning, college research, essay development, and application strategies. Serve as the point person for dual and concurrent enrollment programs. Counsel students utilizing solution-focused and person-centered techniques to address academic performance, peer relationships, self-esteem, and attendance.

Develop and deliver presentations to students and parents. Design and manage the master schedule to maximize student access to A–G, CTE, and AP courses. Serve as the administrative designee at IEP and 504 meetings.

Oversee all facets of the peer mediation program.

Coordinate

Seal of Biliteracy activities to support multilingual students in earning college-recognized distinctions.

• Progress monitoring ensured a 100% graduation rate for over 300 students.
• Increased rate of A-G course completion of "C" or higher to 85% from 80%, resulting in more students eligible for 4 yr. university acceptance

Score submissions for Leadership Cycle 2 (Facilitating Communities of Practice) at Pearson Professional Programs/CalApa (2020-01 – Present)

Director of Special Education/Student Services at Fallbrook Union High School District (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Directed all aspects of the district's Special Education program, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations, including oversight of transportation, master scheduling, professional development, due process, and alternative placements. Supervised and evaluated 50+ certificated and classified staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provided comprehensive oversight of the Career Technical Education (CTE) program, aligning pathways with student needs and workforce demands.

Wrote and managed major CTE grants, including CTEIG and SWP, ensuring fiscal accountability and successful program implementation. Led district efforts in child welfare and attendance, Section 504 compliance, home/hospital instruction, student discipline, and crisis intervention. Directed the After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) grant and programs, expanding student access to enrichment and intervention services.

Served as District Testing Coordinator. Partnered with the Director of Curriculum to lead LCAP development, summer school planning, CALPADS reporting, categorical program compliance, field trip approvals, academic calendar development, and professional learning delivery. Served as District Title IX Coordinator and Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) designee.

• Established 2 new CTE pathways at Fallbrook High School and 1 at Ivy Continuation School, providing students with more CTE class options and bolstering student opportunities to gain college and career readiness skills.
• Wrote grants that resulted in over $350,000 in funds available for CTE programs.
• Established protocols that improved IEP compliance timelines by 85%.
• Decreased the number of dispute resolution situations by 90% through improved school to home communication and collaboration.
• Restructured the counseling office resulting in improved outcomes within the counseling department.

Assistant Principal | Counseling at Verdugo Hills High School/LAUSD (2016-01 – 2020-12)

Provided leadership to the counseling and special education departments. Crafted a complex 4x4 Master Schedule of Courses to align curriculum with the diverse learning needs of 2 magnets and a residential program. Identified individuals requiring interventions and facilitates referrals to appropriate programs (i.e. counseling, alternative education, special education etc.).

Fostered collaboration by maintaining communication between faculty, administrators, and support staff to ensure adherence to district, state, and federal mandates. Managed all state testing programs. Effectively evaluated teachers and classified staff.

• In collaboration with Mission College established concurrent enrollment opportunities for students Verdugo's campus allowing over 300 students to earn college credits over the span of 3 years.
• Elevated graduation rates from 87% to 95%.

Principal at Mt.

Lukens Continuation High

School/LAUSD (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Served as the chief administrator in Master Schedule development. Managed school budgets, policies, and programs. Applied expertise in school operations, strategic planning, goal setting, and knowledge of public education objectives to comply with mandates and elevate academic performance. Engaged parents and community leaders. Cultivated a positive learning environment. Effectively addressed and resolved sensitive staff and student issues.

• Increased the rate of classes recovered from 7 to 15.
• Significantly improved the EL reclassification rate from 56 to 74%.

Certificate in College Counseling – University of California

Master of Science in School & Counseling Guidance – California Lutheran University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Cal State University