Giselle Simon Email & Phone Number

Lemoore, Ca, Us

Lemoore, California, United States

Provide academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling; conduct small and large group orientations, presentations, and workshops; maintain cumulative counseling record on each counselee; interpret and evaluate academic placement, in and out of state transcripts, and career assessments; develop and maintain student educational plans; process and evaluate petitions to graduate; provide other services and support related to SSSP; serve as the primary counselor for CalWORKs, EOPS/CARE… Show more Provide academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling; conduct small and large group orientations, presentations, and workshops; maintain cumulative counseling record on each counselee; interpret and evaluate academic placement, in and out of state transcripts, and career assessments; develop and maintain student educational plans; process and evaluate petitions to graduate; provide other services and support related to SSSP; serve as the primary counselor for CalWORKs, EOPS/CARE, Umoja, and Basic Needs; serve as faculty advisor for Phi Theta Kappa honor society and Vice President of Academic Senate. Show less

Lemoore, Ca

Developed and directed career pathway projects and outreach efforts; organized schedule, implemented and evaluated compliance with grant goals and objectives; supervised staff including counselors and instructors; served as the liaison between participating education and workforce partners to ensure compliance with regulations for participating in grant funded activities; acted as an educational resource and advocate for first generation and low income students; compiled data and prepared… Show more Developed and directed career pathway projects and outreach efforts; organized schedule, implemented and evaluated compliance with grant goals and objectives; supervised staff including counselors and instructors; served as the liaison between participating education and workforce partners to ensure compliance with regulations for participating in grant funded activities; acted as an educational resource and advocate for first generation and low income students; compiled data and prepared reports required by the college and various funding sources and agencies; completed and submitted reports detailing compliance with grant objectives; audited and monitored special activities to ensure compliance with grant regulations; conferred and advised students regarding procedures required for enrollment into institutions of higher education; planned, organized, and coordinated student and parent activities; made presentations about the program to on and off campus groups; maintained an understanding of current ideas, trends, and practices pertaining to grants; worked closely with instructional staff in developing and providing professional development activities; assisted faculty and others in the development of student learning outcomes and the determination of their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes; represented the college in Central Valley Mother Lode Regional Consortium on Strong Workforce Program, Tulare Kings Collaborative, Teacher Preparation Pipeline, and Adult Education initiatives; directed Guided Pathways, Middle College High School, and CSU-CAPP Guided Pathways Alignment Projects; managed and coordinated Behavioral Assessment Team and student conduct referrals. Show less

Coalinga & Lemoore, Ca

Taught student development/interdisciplinary studies courses in college success and student leadership development face to face and online consistent with the adopted course outline; planned, developed and articulated courses within instructional area; coordinated instruction with other faculty; participated in curriculum design and evaluation, program review and other departmental activities including accreditation; committed to professional excellence by remaining current in the subject… Show more Taught student development/interdisciplinary studies courses in college success and student leadership development face to face and online consistent with the adopted course outline; planned, developed and articulated courses within instructional area; coordinated instruction with other faculty; participated in curriculum design and evaluation, program review and other departmental activities including accreditation; committed to professional excellence by remaining current in the subject matter and techniques of effective instruction through professional development programs in areas such as multimedia in the classroom, learning communities, school to work initiatives, and other new technologies that may affect the teaching discipline. Show less

Lemoore & Coalinga, Ca

Counselor, EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs Program, 07/07 – 01/16Counselor, Student Support Services Program, 04/06 – 06/07Provided academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling; conducted small and large group orientations, presentations, and workshops; maintained cumulative counseling record on each counselee; interpreted and evaluated academic placement, in and out of state transcripts, and career assessments; developed and maintained student educational plans; processed and… Show more Counselor, EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs Program, 07/07 – 01/16Counselor, Student Support Services Program, 04/06 – 06/07Provided academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling; conducted small and large group orientations, presentations, and workshops; maintained cumulative counseling record on each counselee; interpreted and evaluated academic placement, in and out of state transcripts, and career assessments; developed and maintained student educational plans; processed and evaluated petitions to graduate; provided other services and support related to SSSP; served as the primary counselor for EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs; former counseling assignments included Veterans, Arts & Letters, SSS/TRiO, DSPS, Student Athletics, and Transfer Center Director. Show less

Visalia, California Area

Counselor, CalWORKs Program, 09/05 – 06/07Conducted educational, vocational, and personal counseling for CalWORKs students; identified and mitigated circumstances which may limit access and success; provided follow-up counseling services; interpreted standardized tests for course placement; developed and maintained cooperative relationships with a various county agencies; referred students to public service agencies; participated in college wide student retention… Show more Counselor, CalWORKs Program, 09/05 – 06/07Conducted educational, vocational, and personal counseling for CalWORKs students; identified and mitigated circumstances which may limit access and success; provided follow-up counseling services; interpreted standardized tests for course placement; developed and maintained cooperative relationships with a various county agencies; referred students to public service agencies; participated in college wide student retention efforts.CalWORKs/TANF Program Coordinator, 07/05 – 09/05Developed, implemented, coordinated, and managed CalWORKs and TANF programs; provided vocational advising and case management to CalWORKs students; referred to campus and community resources; participated in community job fairs; marketed program to community, students, and staff; coordinated child care and employment services.Child Care Coordinator, CalWORKs/EOPS/CARE, 07/02 – 06/05Coordinated and monitored child care services, referrals for work study and job placement, and specialized workshops; provided case management; monitored academic progress and success; advised for certificate and degree programs; represented the institution in local and statewide organizations; assisted in monitoring budgets and preparing reports.Child Care Training Coordinator, CalWORKs, 05/98 – 06/02Developed, implemented, coordinated, and managed short term child development training program; participated in college and community welfare reform activities; collaborated with agencies to provide services for CalWORKs students; provided faculty training and recruiting potential instructors; identified and developed training sites; advised on child development career ladder; provided reporting information as requested by college and county offices; coordinated child care services and employment opportunities.Clerical Assistant III, Hanford Center, 03/96 – 04/98Student Assistant and Seasonal Help, Hanford Center, 02/92 – 2/96 Show less

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Pupil Personnel Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts