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19660 Elfin Gln

ESCONDIDO • 92029 • ELFINGLN.COM

4,250 ESF 2.5 ACRES kellywhitecrotty@gmail.com kellycrotty.wixsite.com/my-site-5

LOCATION & STYLE find harmony in this recently reimagined and remodeled estate that redefines luxury country living. Tucked behind a private modern gate on a quiet street in the highly desirable Elfin Forest area, this sprawling 2.5 acres offers backcountry views nestled against the 784 acre Escondido Creek preserve. The kitchen is magazine worthy with custom cabinetry showcasing incredible craftsmanship, quartzite countertops, working island and high end appliances including Miele, with custom cabinet panels to create a seamless look. The crowning jewels of this space are the eye catching black AGA range with pot filler and the Zellige Moroccan handcrafted backsplash tile. The approximate 1,400 square foot, 2 bed/2 bath detached guest home with full kitchen, own laundry and covered patio provides a versatile option that can adapt to your personal needs. Owned electrical solar panels & gas pool heating.

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Kelly Crotty College Consulting

The process can be daunting! I started by helping my own children with over 65 college essays as they applied to a combined 46 schools. I have visited 56 college campuses, and have helped hundreds of clients with their college applications. I’d love to use my knowledge to help you navigate this process.

I CAN HELP YOUR STUDENT:

♦ Determine which schools are REALISTIC TARGETS, culturally, academically and financially

♦ Compile a custom list of colleges your student is interested in and all details associated

♦ Research colleges that would be a great fit for your student, including cost and achievability

♦ Develop tailored spreadsheets for application deadlines, letters of recommendation, and all portfolio submission deadlines

♦ Determine what potential merit scholarships may be available and assess cost accordingly

♦ Help with essays; both coming up with concepts and editing. And MORE editing!

Strategies To Prepare Teens For Life After School

For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access to myriad career paths that are all but traditional.

With an increasingly dynamic career landscape creating an awareness of jobs that didn’t exist even 10 years ago and a shortage in the workforce, there’s a willingness for both potential employees and employers to look at careers and young talent from a whole new perspective.

“There isn’t a ‘typical’ career anymore,” says Dr. Lorna Bryant, Gen Z career expert and head of career education for Pearson Virtual Schools. “With the perfect storm in the workforce of boomers retiring, many people still not returning to work in the wake of the pandemic and a population that has declined for the last 50 years, this generation (ages 11-26) is positioned extremely well. Employers want and need them. In short, the scales have flipped to the supply side and demand is causing many employers to remove barriers to work entry. Whether high school grads go to college or work, developing in-demand skills early will help them secure and succeed in the jobs of the future.”

Consider these tips from Bryant to help students explore the many options and prepare for the possibilities that await after high school.

♦ Edit the Activity list for UC Application, Common Application, and Coalition Application

♦ Plan a trip for college visits: everything from scheduling college tours to planning routes to seeing “best of” in college towns

♦ Build a resume and/or creative portfolio

♦ Assist with any and all steps along the way to lessen family stress

Grades, work experience, rigor of schedule, involvement, community service, ideally four years of a language, test scores all of these are important from freshman year on. Now is definitely the time to start the process and make a list of potential schools to research and visit. Current high school freshmen and sophomores should be researching and ideally visiting schools to know where they would like to apply. Current high school juniors should have a solid list of schools to which they plan to apply and start their applications, activities, and essays by the winter/spring before senior year. I’d love to help your student break down this competitive process into less intimidating steps, making it less stressful for the family!

Help Kids Cultivate Durable Skills

While technology has transformed the world of work, an increasing number of careers prioritize durable skills over technical or hard skills. Durable skills (also known as “soft” or “human” skills) include collaboration, leadership, communication and attention to detail, along with traits like empathy, grit and resilience. Possessing these skills is not only attractive to employers but colleges and universities, too. One of the best ways to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, which don’t exist today, is to focus on timeless durable skills.

Many students already possess or are actively developing these skills in high school. The key is to raise awareness of their importance, seek ways to boost them and showcase them on college and job applications or resumes. For example, teens can display their leadership skills by captaining sports teams or starting a club at school. They can showcase collaboration and communication abilities by holding and thriving in student government positions, volunteering or working part-time jobs.

Bridge Passions And Hobbies To Careers

Beginning conversations with children as early as middle school that expose students to job roles, responsibilities and salaries connected to areas of interest is important for setting them up for long-term success. Nurturing interests –rather than dismissing them as flights of fancy –and finding paths to explore that align with those hobbies or interests in real-world applications can open doors to potential careers that may not have previously been considered.

I love to help families with the college search and application process. Whether it’s researching schools that would be a great fit, staying on top of application deadlines, writing compelling essays, editing and re-editing those essays, obtaining aid, or planning travel to see colleges, I can help with all of it! My years of experience as a professional magazine editor have really helped college applicants develop tight, clear content, and I can help edit essays so that they sound as sophisticated and polished as possible. Over the past five years, I have edited hundreds of college essays.

I don’t believe in an incredibly expensive package and I just charge by the hour. The earlier your student begins the process, the less expensive it is. I find that people like this method; they can pick and choose what they want to do themselves and what they’d like me to help with. I’d definitely recommend having me start on a spreadsheet for your student that will encompass a bunch of information for the schools they’re interested in.

Please let me know; I'm here for you!

To help students align their values and interests with potential careers, ask questions such as: What is it, specifically, you enjoy about your interests?

What jobs rely on related skills (working with your hands, serving others, being creative, etc.)?

Do you have the skills to do those jobs? If not, how can you acquire the necessary skillset?

Are there related jobs available in the geographic location you want to live?

Can you make enough money to live the lifestyle you want doing this job?

Can you envision enjoying this type of work for 8 (or more) hours per day?

Get A Head Start On Credentials Or College Credit

As earning college credits, career-ready credentials and specialized training for future careers is becoming more accessible for high school and middle school students, it’s important to research available options. From online resources, workshops, career counselors and accelerated career readiness programs that allow students to enter college or the workforce “job-ready,” there are more options available now than ever before.

For more information on online schools and career readiness programs for teens, visit ConnectionsAcademy.com

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Marketing & PR

Social media has become a primary marketing tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners (SBOs). With millions of daily active users and limitless opportunities for engagement, social media platforms provide effective, lowcost marketing opportunities to promote products and services, connect with customers, and build brand loyalty.

Melinda Staab MS Marketing Melinda.Staab@gmail.com

This year, let’s commit to planning ahead, and hitting the ground running in January!

♦ Set clear goals are you aiming to increase revenue, expand your customer base, drive web traffic or launch a new product?

♦ Get super clear on who your target audience is (hint: it's not everyone) — what are their needs and pain points? Use this knowledge to create content and offers that resonate with them.

♦ Determine your marketing budget for the year how much can you allocate to resources to social media advertising, content marketing, email campaigns, etc. (A LOT of these have free options!)

♦ Use social media to connect with your audience create a content calendar to maintain a consistent online presence.

♦ E-mail marketing plan email campaigns to nurture leads, retain existing customers, and promote special offers. Consistent and purposeful email strategies are still “queen!”