Denica Maravilla Kelly Email & Phone Number

Cupertino, Ca

• Provides academic, career, and personal counseling to international student population.• Develops and teaches online and hybrid courses in College Success. • Develops and presents workshops to students on topics such as transfer, academic success, and adjusting to life in the U.S. • Gathers data and collaborates with department to identify program improvements.• Delivers services including orientation, evaluation of placement scores, course placement, and educational and career planning. • Advises students on college admissions and transfer process, including college search, completing transfer requirements, and applying to schools. • Monitors academic progress and counsel students on probation.• Plans and coordinates community building activities for international students. Additional Roles and Projects: • Grant Management Support for California Apprenticeship Initiative, Child Development and Education Grant • Resource Allocation and Program Planning; Secretary Winter 2024• APASA Executive Board (2020-2022); APASA Scholarship Reader; Scholarship Awards support with fundraising and events.• Equity Champion Awards Co-Chair for Equity Action Council (2020-2023).

San Jose, Ca

• Oversaw Admissions and Enrollment operations of ESL program.• Advised prospective and current students on transfer options after ESL program, including transfer to SJSU, other CSU campuses, or UC campuses. • Reviewed and updated program's immigration policies based on current USCIS regulations. • Managed Admissions staff and trained immigration advisors on record-keeping and best practices in F-1 advising. • Advised students on probation to create an academic improvement plan and ensure they stayed in good academic standing.

Thousand Oaks, Ca, & Silicon Valley, Ca

• Counseled international students on college admissions process. • Provided workshops on college search, personal statements, and college application process. • Coordinated on-campus and host family housing.• Oversaw budgeting, planning, and marketing of student activities program. • Planned new student orientation.• Facilitated relationship between ELS Language Centers,partner institutions, campus departments, and community groups.

Thousand Oaks, Ca

• Planned and taught ESL speaking, reading, and writing courses to international students.• Assessed academic progress and made recommendations for improvement.

Thousand Oaks, Ca

• Reviewed and provided feedback for resumes, cover letters, and graduate school statements.• Met with students to counsel on career-related issues such as job search and interview skills. • Designed and implemented workshops for international students on career-related issues.

Master Of Science (M.S.), College Student Counseling And Personnel Services

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education