Jasmine Garcia
School Counselor
OUSD
Oakland, CA USA
“Learning about each others intersectionalities will allow you to recognize the privileges you have and learn about the tools you have not used. ”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Did not have enough credits to graduate from high school so I transferred to the local continuation high school.
I created community at my continuation high school and was supported by my principal, teachers, counselor and friends.
I graduated high school and I enrolled at community college and joined a social justice club called 'Change It Now!'
I became a communications tutor and a paid peer advisor during my first year.
I graduated with two AA's in 4 years and I got accepted to 5/6 univeristes that I applied to.
Education
High School
Lincoln Continuation High School
Lincoln Continuation High School
Graduate
Counseling
San Francisco State University
Counseling
San Francisco State University
Career
School Counselor
I provide support to students in their every day life as well as academic passions and self-knowledge.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Design
Helping People
Day to Day
My day starts early at 8 AM Monday, Tuesday & Fridays.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Try things to find your passion. If you are interested in photography, activism, sculpture, cooking or anything for that matter: GET INVOLVED! Ask your counselor and teachers about internships, afterschool programs or free college classes where you can learn new skills. Don't be afraid.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You shouldn't work in schools you'll make no money."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
Financial
Learning Issues
