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New York, Ny, Us

Miami, Fl, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Lead development of and manage the HSI-STEM Peer Coaching programRemodeled program, accomplishing GPA increase with mentees over control group (avg. 3.25 vs. avg. 2.9)Crafted career-oriented peer mentor model, achieving internship, job, or research opportunity for 35% of studentsConceptualized and built a peer coaching framework which led to creation of sophomore peer coaching programRecruited 200+ eligible freshmen for the program; supervise and train 13 upperclassmen peer coachesDesigned 30+ lesson plans; created 15+ academic/career workshops and social events to foster sense of communityManage an activity budget of $1400 and collaborate with other student service programs and departments on campus to share resourcesCollect qualitative feedback and work with data analyst to assess the data for areas of program improvements Collaborate with data analyst to better understand effects of coaching and implement program improvementsAdditional responsibilities:Curriculum development experience - Instructor for four freshmen courses on acclimating to college life (ND 0101)Transfer Student Outreach with Alamo Colleges - Boosted StMU competitiveness through outreach initiates: identified transfer courses and aligned w/ Field of Study Courses; engaged with Alamo College students to promote St. Mary's University, School of Science, Engineering and Technology

Academic advisor for undergraduate students in department (~550), and students taking physics courses (~10,000)Created individualized academic success intervention plans based on student’s knowledge, skills, and needsAcademic advising/guidance; career counseling; assessing student needs and providing appropriate resourcesCoordinated new student orientations (10+ orientations each summer), two commencement ceremonies, and two Bruin Day events (speaking with ~500+ prospective students and their families) for the departmentMonitor student progress and degree requirements (for transfer students as well); maintain student recordsPrimary scheduler for all departmental courses (~60+) and activitiesWalk-in meetings, appointments and group sessions on degree plans, academic policies, course schedules, etc.Aiding students in creating four-year plans; mediating conflicts between students and faculty

Create interactive and engaging online training modules for staff and student employees about sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and bloodborne pathogens.Designed an interactive sexual assault prevention training module for staff and student employees - adopted by over 1,000 student organizationsCoordinate in bringing the Fearless Project (a photography exhibit of out LGBTQ student athletes) to UCLA as part of Ally Week.UCLA Committee on Sports Equity - work on a committee of students and staff (such as from Athletics, Residential Life, etc.) to develop and implement initiatives on campus, with a sports-centered approach, to strengthen UCLA's value to equity, inclusivity, and diversity.Assist in improving the efficiency of training and development for UCLA Recreation staff and student employees.

Boston, Ma, Us

Manage a cohort of 11 students at an inner city high school in East Los Angeles. Attend classes with selected students and focus on improving attendance, behavior, and course performance.Provide a minimum of 15 hours of one-on-one support with each student.Facilitate one-on-one and small group studying and counseling sessions.Tutor, mentor, and role model.Help develop and implement an after school program.Build relationships with teachers, staff, and community members.Assist in creating multiple school events for all students.Serving 1700+ hours and working on a team with 12 other corps members to combat the dropout crisis and enrich the community.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Riverside, Ca, Us

Administered and coordinated entertainment for the annual Relay for Life event at UCR.Worked with previous coordinator to assess last year's entertainment and make improvements.Helped in raising over $8,000 during the event. At the time it was the largest amount raised at UCR for Relay for Life.

Examined various postsecondary programs and provided analysis and recommendations on postsecondary programs.Responsible for creating strategies to organize and oversee the three higher education segments in California.Investigated and presented other state's methods on coordinating its public postsecondary system.Represented CPEC at bill hearings.

Oakland, California, Us

Haiti: Past, Present, and Future,; Coordinated a new lecturer for each week to share research on their given field as it applies to Haiti.Oversaw class discussions.Prepared study questions for the students based on lecture.Introduced successful midterm and final as a project and presentation; the students enjoyed this more.

Oakland, California, Us

Responsible for helping students improve their study skills.Facilitate workshops on various study skills (e.g. stress management, motivation, organization, etc.).Provide one-on-one and small group support.Develop schedules that are unique and effective for each student.Promote resources and other student services on campus.

Introduced the creation of the class:"Haiti: Past, Present, and Future" for academic credit; never been done before by an undergraduate Provided information and recruited faculty from various universities regarding this new classEstablished the beginning of this organization to UC RiversideReceived a $15,000 grant from the Chancellor of UC Riverside for the organization

Represented the student body by working closely with the associated student governmentAssisted in organizing a campus event in order for students to openly express their opinions regarding UC RiversideFacilitated deliberation amongst students to provide discussion concerning the university

Master’S Degree, Student Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science (Administrative Studies)

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Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Administrative Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Administrative Studies