Rosana Womack

Mrs. Rosana Womack is an accomplished educator, mentor, and counselor with an M.A. in history from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her extended experience working as a teacher of world history at Roosevelt College enhanced her ability, and passion to develop student-focused mentoring strategies centered on a student’s individual analytical and critical thinking skills to meet the admissions criteria of their chosen school. Mrs. Womack is a volunteer with the 92130 Cares organization, the Special Olympics, a charter member of Team RWB, and is an advocate and voice for Neurodiversity and mental health initiatives.

Outside of her work, she loves spending time with her family and her dog, Sadie. She enjoys watching fútbol, is a fan of Lasso, is an avid kickboxer, and participates in all outdoor activities.

  • Educational Planning:

    • Academic Pathways: help students create a coherent academic plan that aligns with their intended career paths or higher education aspirations through course selection that suits their long-term goals.

  • Study Skills and Time Management:

    • Provide guidance on time management and organization to help students succeed academically.

  • Career Exploration:

    • Assist students in exploring potential career paths and majors, considering their interests, strengths, and skills.

    • College Applications: guide and support throughout the college application process, including researching schools, writing application essays, and preparing for interviews.

  • Extracurricular Engagement:

    • Exploring Interests: helps students discover and pursue extracurricular activities that align with their passions.

  • Skill Development:

    • Identifying Strengths: Assist students with skills development through workshops, seminars, online courses, and other resources that broaden their horizons.

  • Personal Development:

    • Self-advocacy: enhance student’s ability to communicate their short and long-term goals effectively.

    • Leadership and Character Building: Support students in developing leadership, teamwork, resilience, and ethical behavior.

  • Problem-solving and Conflict Resolution:

    • Challenges and Setbacks: Help students overcome challenges by navigating obstacles and learning from failures.

    • Interpersonal Dynamics: assist students in resolving conflicts or challenges that arise within group activities or collaborations.

  • Monitor student’s Well-being:

    • Provide a confidential environment where students can discuss academic concerns that may impact their career goals.

    • Facilitates communication between students and parents about academic progress and extracurricular involvement.

Overview of what a Guidance Counselor does

Serves as a mentor, advisor, and advocate for students, helping them navigate their educational journey with a holistic perspective, leading to informed decisions for college that ultimately thrive in career pursuits.