Brandon Williams, M.S. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Mateo, California, United States

• Work closely with disproportionately-impacted and racially minoritized students and provide academic, vocational, career, transfer and personal counseling services to EOPS/CARE. • Assist students in clarifying their educational goals, developing student educational plans (SEPs), and selecting courses. • Provide crisis intervention counseling as needed to assist students dealing with issues that could interfere with their academic success. • Address equity/opportunity gaps within… Show more • Work closely with disproportionately-impacted and racially minoritized students and provide academic, vocational, career, transfer and personal counseling services to EOPS/CARE. • Assist students in clarifying their educational goals, developing student educational plans (SEPs), and selecting courses. • Provide crisis intervention counseling as needed to assist students dealing with issues that could interfere with their academic success. • Address equity/opportunity gaps within college success and dismantle systemic barriers hindering student success.• Create programs/initiatives and connect EOPS/CARE students to community agencies to promote academic success (TANF/CalWORKs, Child Development Center, Financial Aid, etc.) Show less

Chula Vista, California, United States

• Coordinated the UMOJA (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) Learning Community which is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. • Coordinated a Co-curricular Program that includes the following subjects: ENGLISH, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, PHILOSOPHY, and BIOLOGY. • Case managed a cohort of 30-40 students and provide: academic guidance, career planning, advocacy, mentorship, and… Show more • Coordinated the UMOJA (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) Learning Community which is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. • Coordinated a Co-curricular Program that includes the following subjects: ENGLISH, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, PHILOSOPHY, and BIOLOGY. • Case managed a cohort of 30-40 students and provide: academic guidance, career planning, advocacy, mentorship, and creating abbreviated & comprehensive educational plans. Show less

Chula Vista, California, United States

• Experience developing comprehensive student educational plans in accordance with Title 5 regulations. • Experience providing counseling services to EOPS, CARE, CalWorks, AB540, DACA, Undocumented, Former/Current Foster Youth students. • Counseled students regarding career/major(s) and collaboratively create student education plans that lead to completion of either a degree, certificate, and/or transfer. • Committed to working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and… Show more • Experience developing comprehensive student educational plans in accordance with Title 5 regulations. • Experience providing counseling services to EOPS, CARE, CalWorks, AB540, DACA, Undocumented, Former/Current Foster Youth students. • Counseled students regarding career/major(s) and collaboratively create student education plans that lead to completion of either a degree, certificate, and/or transfer. • Committed to working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and address equity gaps for first generation and economically disadvantaged students. Show less

• Promoted to STAR TRIO Co-Director to provide support and leadership to the federal program. Implemented canvas shell to improve internal processes, created strategies for recruitment, redesigned orientation, and created institutional relationships to ensure we meet our goal of 250 student participants.

Greater San Diego Area

• Demonstrate the ability to counsel students from diverse backgrounds, such as: ethnicity, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, undocumented, veterans, students with disabilities, etc. • Implement new communication strategy and assist in creating program learning outcomes • Develop student follow-up strategies, monitor student academic progress, and develop academic intervention support program learning outcomes.

Greater San Diego Area

• Competent in creating education plans to ensure student achieves academic goals• Know college catalogs and understand academic policies as they relate to counseling and academic planning• Understand Student Learning Outcomes assessment which includes, developing SLO’s, determining the appropriate assessment method, analyzing data, and writing resultsCourses Taught:Counseling 120-College & Career SuccessCounseling 130-Study Skills & Time ManagementCounseling… Show more • Competent in creating education plans to ensure student achieves academic goals• Know college catalogs and understand academic policies as they relate to counseling and academic planning• Understand Student Learning Outcomes assessment which includes, developing SLO’s, determining the appropriate assessment method, analyzing data, and writing resultsCourses Taught:Counseling 120-College & Career SuccessCounseling 130-Study Skills & Time ManagementCounseling 140-Self Awareness & Interpersonal RelationshipsCounseling 150-Transfer Success Show less

Greater San Diego Area

• Provide in-home mental health & crisis intervention services to youth and families• Completion of Assessments and other clinical documents• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention as part of team• Creation & Implementation of individual client plans• Participate in individual and group case consultation• Provide required documentation and reports, both clinical and administrative• Maintain a flexible schedule according to client needs• Provide transportation to client… Show more • Provide in-home mental health & crisis intervention services to youth and families• Completion of Assessments and other clinical documents• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention as part of team• Creation & Implementation of individual client plans• Participate in individual and group case consultation• Provide required documentation and reports, both clinical and administrative• Maintain a flexible schedule according to client needs• Provide transportation to client when necessary• Create & Implement Psycho-educational groups to clients and families• Collaborate with caregivers, community providers and referral sources Show less

Greater San Diego Area

• Provided oversight to student-staff and volunteers • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Black Resource Center, including all purchasing, supply inventory, room scheduling and facilities maintenance requests• Collaborated with the Campus Community Centers to maximize efficiency in cross-issue social justice and diversity organizing• Provided administrative support for UCSD BSU Overnight Stay and co-coordinated NPHC Greek Mixer

Greater San Diego Area

The regional faculty internship program is a major cooperative initiative between the San Diego/Imperial County Community College Association (SDICCCA) and San Diego State University (SDSU). The purpose of the program is to identify, recruit, train, and support prospective community college classroom, library, and counseling faculty in their pursuit of part-time and full-time faculty positions within community colleges in the region. The partnership includes ten community colleges in San Diego… Show more The regional faculty internship program is a major cooperative initiative between the San Diego/Imperial County Community College Association (SDICCCA) and San Diego State University (SDSU). The purpose of the program is to identify, recruit, train, and support prospective community college classroom, library, and counseling faculty in their pursuit of part-time and full-time faculty positions within community colleges in the region. The partnership includes ten community colleges in San Diego County, Imperial County, and Mt. San Jacinto College in Riverside County.Took courses in the following:EDUCATION 997: Introduction to the Community College:-The function and mission of the California community-The structure of the California community college system and structures of a number of representative community college districts-The diversity of the students served by community colleges-The skills reported to be necessary for a faculty member to be successful within a community college-Key issues and challenges currently facing community collegesEDUCATION 997: Engaging Community College Adult Learners-The role of student services programs and the student success act-Effective teaching and classroom strategies-The diverse student population in the community collegesEDUCATION 997: Understanding the Context of the Community College Educational Experience-Faculty leadership through community college organizational structures and committees-Shared governance, strategic planning, and accreditation processes-Discerning commonalities among and differences between community college districts-Professional ethics and accountability Show less

Greater San Diego Area

• Provided oversight and general assistance to the program and student participants• Co-coordinated workshops, programs, events, such as: Harambee Celebration, Brother-to-Brother Luncheon, Kwanzaa Celebration, and Julian Filed Trip.• Assisted in conducting presentations on topics including: conflict resolution, prejudice reduction, academic skills enhancement, values clarification, self-actualization, ethnic and gender identification

Greater San Diego Area

• Recruited and maintained a required caseload of 150 students at Mar Vista High School.• Encouraged and motivated low-income, first-generation high school students about higher education• Assisted participants in college preparatory academic planning which includes enrolling in A-G rigorous classes• Assisted participants with filling out post-secondary admissions and financial aid applications

Greater San Diego Area

• Independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects• Journalistic style photography, responsible for photographing SDSU campus, events, and student life • Manipulate and enhance digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software (Adobe)

Greater San Diego Area

• Supervised over 120 students for 5 weeks• Provided personal and academic support 24 hours a day for students• Created innovative lesson plans & co-facilitated daily cluster sessions for 25 students • Facilitated & co-facilitated Social Justice activities to educate students on issues in society

San Diego State University

• Guide prospective students through the application process• Responsible for relaying correct information to over 69,000 freshman, transfer and graduate applicants• Respond to e-mail’s & phone inquiries from prospective students about SDSU in a professional manner• Motivate and assist students to achieve their education goals & understand university admission process

Greater San Diego Area

• Mentored 8 first time freshman & transfer students • Fostered growth and academic achievement with students• Helped first generation college students transition into post-secondary education• Scheduled weekly one-on-ones & created a supportive relationship with students

Greater San Diego Area

• Peer Counselor to 58 residents, provided academic & personal advising• Through programming, helped promote individual growth and community awareness• Help facilitate a positive environment that allows students to meet their academic goals• Designed and coordinated residential living-learning programs, social and cultural events

Greater San Diego Area

• Served as a photographer and utilized photos as an historical keepsake• Advocate of diversity and promote diversity on San Diego State University campus • Co-coordinated and participated in events such as Diversity Conference and Black & Brown Summit to promote diversity

Master'S Degree, Multicultural Community Counseling (Cbb)

Activities and Societies: African American Mentorship Program (AAMP) The Community-Based Block (CBB) program provides multicultural.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication

Activities and Societies: -Afrikan Student Union -Student African American Brotherhood -EOP Student Advisory Board -Associated Student.