Erica Javidzad Firouz Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Plan, implement, and execute all new student orientation programs during Orientation Week for Fall and Spring Semesters.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate Orientation Week Leaders, Campus Activities Board, Peer Mentors, Students’ Union, and International Student Peer mentors (TISOs)
• Oversee and manage Commencement, Orientation, and Student Activities budgets
• Lead the Office of Student Activities in facilitating large-scale and campus-wide programs and events that promote 1200 students’ co-curricular learning, identity development, and academic success
• Develop and lead a week-long Student Leadership Training program in Fall and Spring, including an overnight retreat for over 40 leaders
• Research and develop campus-wide co-curricular programs and services that address the needs of diverse populations

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Hire, train, and support Peer Mentors, International Peer Mentors (TISOs) Campus Activities Board, and Student Employees
• Manage 15+ clubs and organizations and serve as the advisor for the Identity Gay/Straight Alliance Club and Commuter Club
• Coordinate large campus events such as Grad Fest, New Student Orientations, Student Awards Banquet, and Commencement
• Organize and facilitate Fall and Spring student leadership trainings
• Design and send out monthly newsletters and emails for First Year Experience (FYE) Program and assist in planning FYE sessions
• Lead Club Ride Share program by processing applications and creating travel and expense reports in order to issue disbursements

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Developed original course materials such as syllabi, class activities, lectures, and homework assignments
• Delivered weekly lectures to students to prepare them for life as a college student and to teach them about campus resources
• Met with students 1:1 during weekly office hours for individualized support
• Evaluated and provided feedback for students’ class work, projects, weekly assignments, exams, and papers

• Prepared course materials such as syllabi, class activities, lectures, and homework assignments
• Delivered weekly lectures to students to prepare them for E-Portfolio writing and met with them 1:1 for individualized support
• Evaluated and provided feedback for students’ class work, weekly assignments, exams, and papers

• Provided academic advisement for students and collaboratively created individualized comprehensive student education plans
• Mentored and advised a caseload of 60+ first-year LAVC Promise students with academic, professional, or personal concerns
• Delivered weekly success workshops focusing on campus and community resources, study strategies, and personal growth
• Organized and facilitated career exploration groups focusing on topics such as choosing majors, resume writing, cover letter development, interview skills, job shadowing, and job searching skills through “Passport to.
• Administered, evaluated, and discussed career assessments with students who were undecided majors and provided career counseling that incorporated career resources such as Eureka and O*Net

• Prepared course materials such as syllabi, class activities, lectures, and homework assignments
• Delivered weekly interactive lectures to students on topics such as the history, theories, and practice of counseling
• Evaluated 20+ students’ class work, weekly assignments, exams, and papers

International Student Program

• Provided academic advisement for students on academic probation and connected them with campus resources
• Advised 100+ international students on matriculation, enrollment, and student support services
• Led orientation information workshops to newly admitted international students

Bachelor'S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Master’S Degree, College Counseling And Student Services

Bachelor’S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies