•Educating students and parents about the college admissions process, trends, and procedures.•Helping students evaluate future career options, using assessments and career exploration techniques. •Supporting undergraduate freshmen through college transition, transfer process and outlining 4-year goals.•Developing 12- week college readiness curriculum for 8th and 9th grade students.

Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, and an appreciation of the various challenges faced by students in middle school and in high school. Critical importance of diversity in the life of a school and with experience both speaking to groups on topics related to issues of health & wellness in adolescence and writingImplementing curricula that support students in their social/emotional growth.

Advised new and continuing students on academic needs and career goals, while also discussing benefits of credential completion and/or the transferability of a degree program Supervised Lowry Student Service work-study Monitored student academic progress towards a credential and proactively intervened as needed for all assigned students Assisted with the research and development of resources and methods to promote and improve student retention, additionally finding support for first generation and Dreamer students Served as the liaison for the Criminal Justice, Paralegal and Colorado Film School programs Engaged in basic career planning conversations with students, including matching career interests to program of study Presented departmental information regarding Pathways Advising to new/transfer students during orientation Responsible for developing training for new Pathway Advisor focusing on functionality and workflows, lead team in developing training procedures and protocols Created structure communication tool for all Pathway Advisors to utilize with daily program updates Redeveloped and maintained Pathway Advising website to match new Guided Pathways format and keep up to date information for students Served on various committees, including Strategic Planning, Hispanic Serving Institute, and Latinx Faculty and Staff Association Collaborated with Community College of Aurora faculty and staff, as well as The Office of Student Success to support at-risk students

• Collaborating with APS high school counselors to fill placement spots, making contact with high school dropouts or referrals from APS high schools for enrollment. • Managing a caseload of 50-75 students per year by following guidelines provided in Futures Case Management Protocol. Building relationships with each youth on caseload while ascertaining their interest in returning to school and continuing with post-secondary education • Addressing barriers to student learning by connecting them with service providers so they may focus on school. Conducting ongoing conversations and advisement with students regarding transitions and placement into post-secondary education, particularly at the Community College of Aurora or Pickens Technical College • Tracking student progress in CYC database, using Infinite Campus to monitor student attendance, enter excused absences, check transcripts, etc.

•Assisted 100 students with the college enrollment process and ongoing advocacy. •Delivered scholarship and FASFA workshops to students and parents. Completed FASFA submissions with all students. •Delivered a college transition curriculum for seniors focusing on topics such as career exploration, financial aid, loan repayment, housing, extra curricular activities, sexual harassment, time management, and study skills. •Collaborated with school staff in developing career awareness and early preparation for high school students. •Coordinate college campus visits.•Actively participate in supervisor meetings and professional development opportunities.

•Assisted students in participating high schools with college application/enrollment process.•Continually built strong relationships with students, parents and school counselors for successful retention and enrollment goals.•Counseled students and families on admissions requirements, transfer guidelines, and financial aid. •Maintained a daily record of student participation and acceptance for future improvement of program.