School Counselor Kendra

International School Counselor with over 8 years of experience delivering transformative student support services across US and Asian educational institutions. At Renaissance International School Saigon revolutionized intuitional practices by establishing the school’s first centralized counseling data management system, significantly improving service delivery and knowledge sharing across the entire student body. Demonstrated crisis management excellence during COVID-19 by implementing innovative multi-platform counseling services through Teams, YouTube, and Bilibili, ensuring uninterrupted mental health and academic support for students during lockdowns and expanding global educational opportunities by coordinating major university fairs that connected over 150 institutions with students, broadening their post-secondary pathways. Consistently bridged cultural and communication gaps through strategic collaboration with translators and cultural liaisons, resulting in strengthened parent engagement and more effective student support across diverse international communities. Contributed to institutional advancement through active participation in IB evaluations, supporting successful IBDP reaccreditation and MYP accreditation process.

🏆 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

🏆 Pioneered school's first centralized counseling data management system at Renaissance International School Saigon, transforming institutional knowledge sharing and elevating service quality for entire student body
🏆 Expanded international university access through coordinated spring fair, connecting 150+ universities with student body and broadening global education pathways
🏆 Maintained critical student support during COVID-19 lockdowns through innovative multi-platform counseling delivery, ensuring uninterrupted access to mental health and academic support services
🏆 Transformed PSHE curriculum through ISCA standards alignment, elevating program quality across primary and secondary divisions
🏆 Revolutionized student academic tracking at Battle Mountain High School through new Infinite Campus portal, empowering students to monitor graduation progress independently

🛟 CORE COMPETENCIES:

🛟 University/College Admissions Guidance
🛟 Crisis Prevention & Intervention
🛟 Student Well-being Support
🛟 Curriculum Development (PSHE/Advisory)
🛟 Cross-Cultural Communication
🛟 International Education Standards
🛟 Data-Driven Program Development
🛟 Student Success Strategies

Currently based at Renaissance International School Saigon, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We are an IB School and also do IGCSEs.

Formerly based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China ISD is an IBDP curriculum school and is also WASC accredited.

ISD’s Mission is:

ISD provides a rigorous, well-rounded education while fostering the unique gifts and aspirations of each child.

ISD’s Beliefs are:

1. The desire to learn is an intrinsic human quality.

2. All children can learn when the expectations and learning environment support the child.

3. Development of independence, collaboration, and critical thinking are fundamental to quality education.

4. A foundation in basic skills is essential for quality education.

5. Family is the primary influence on a child’s development and learning.

6. A supportive, positive partnership among school, family, and community fosters successful learning.

7. Active involvement in community service is a critical component in developing responsible, caring youth.

8. Respect and recognition of cultural diversity is fundamental to understanding and developing an appreciation of others.

9. People are accountable for their actions.

10. Honesty and respect are essential in successful relationships.

11. Cooperation and collaboration are essential to an individual’s success in a diverse society.

12. Learning to set goals and priorities is a prerequisite to successful learning.

13. Meaningful learning is enhanced through active involvement in the learning process.

14. Developing skills necessary to live in an ever-changing world is essential.