Sandy Ho Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

San Jose, California, United States

• GUIDE 130- College and Life Success (Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024)-- Milpitas Middle College High School & Dual Enrollment Program--
• GUIDE 85- Blueprint to Success (Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Fall 2024) --Summer Robotics Program, General, Concurrent Enrollment--*Certified to teach online courses*

Milpitas, California, United States

• Provide academic counseling to the general student population through various modalities (zoom, phone, in-person, orientations, drop-in, appointments, and group sessions). Topics include but are not limited to: major.
• Facilitate the development of abbreviated and comprehensive plans leading to graduation, upskilling, career changes or transfer
• Utilize learning management systems such as SARS, PeopleSoft, and Colleague to track, evaluate, and document information such as appointments, educational plans, holds, and prerequisites
• Evaluate transcripts to assist students in clearing prerequisites, identifying completed degree coursework, and transfer planning
• Collaborate with the Milpitas Unified School District and SJCC staff to plan and execute curriculum pathways, events, and support programs for Milpitas Middle College High School (MMCHS) and Dual Enrollment students
• Coordinate the early alert/early support program for MMCHS and the Milpitas Dual Enrollment Program

Fremont, California, United States

• Counsel new, prospective, continuing and returning students on major and career pathways, degree requirements, transfer coursework, transfer admissions, and probation/dismissal
• Facilitate the development of abbreviated and comprehensive plans leading to graduation, upskilling, career changes or transfer
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, students and staff to develop the framework for a new Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Learning Community. Spearheaded the budget proposal and.
• Student Onboarding Committee: Collaborate with campus partners to improve and clarify the student onboarding process; this includes and is not limited to: updating orientation modules, streamlining website content.
• High School Counseling Conference Planning Committee: Collaborate with counseling and outreach to plan and host the High School Counseling Conference, an event which seeks to build community, bridge resources, and.

San Jose, California, United States

• Peer Connections supports students through tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction, learning assistants, and student success events in an inclusive, welcoming environment. It serves as a university-wide resource.
• Coordinate the design, implementation and delivery of tutoring services for over 200 courses
• Directly supervise the training and holistic development of up to 40 tutors and 1 graduate assistant per semester
• Design and host trainings meeting the standards of the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) for 100+ peer educators; topics include but are not limited to: communication; leadership; career development; self.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to coach internal and external teams on enhancing communication, collaboration, and problem solving
• Oversee the planning and implementation of appreciation-related activities for 100+ staff members

San Jose, California, United States

• Course Title: EDCO 4FY | Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration (1st Year Experience)Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021Department: College of Education
• Engage students in material and dialogue relating to academic policy, academic skills, the college transition, career exploration, institutional expectations, and social issues
• Utilize various mediums to engage different learning styles (Ex. powerpoint presentations, charts, scenarios, group work, individual work, quizzes)Course Title: UNVS95B | Academic SuccessFall 2019Department: Graduate.
• Instructed an academic probation/academic skills enhancement course, engaging students in reflection, goal setting, and strategies on time management, study skills, test taking, and academic planning

San Jose, California, United States

• Advise H&A students on general education, course planning, graduation planning, probation, disqualification, California Promise, university processes, academic policies, career exploration, and campus resources
• Facilitate student development and accountability through goal setting, reflection, and exploration of resources
• Coordinate career and professional development training, workshops, and events in collaboration with the Career Center, faculty, staff, student organizations, and campus partners
• Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation Major Advisor
• Assistant Coordinator of Student Coordinator/Peer Educator Program; provide training and supervision to a team of 7 undergraduate students
• Liaison to the Humanities Department

San Jose, California, United States

• Manage caseload of up to 120 undeclared, undeclared pre-nursing, probation, and major disqualification students
• Advise students on identifying and declaring a major in accordance to SJSU and CSU academic policy, academic planning, general education courses, graduation requirements, and university policies
• Ensure students make intentional and timely progress towards graduation. Review major declaration plans, track student milestones, and document student communication and progress via EAB SpartanConnect
• Assess barriers to academic success and connect students to appropriate resources
• Develop and conduct group advising sessions and outreaches in collaboration with cross-campus departments and local high schools
• Liaison to the College of Social Sciences Advising Center; Managed advising presentations and course registrations for up to 600+ incoming college frosh during summer orientation

Fresno, California Area

• Managed university-wide caseloads of at-risk and probation-disqualification students, providing academic coaching on topics relating to time management, study skills, test taking, learning styles, motivation, etc.
• Liason to the College of Science and Mathematics- managed outreach and advising for 200+ frosh on 1st-time probation
• Worked closely with Title IX, the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation team, CAPS, and learning assessment programs to provide early alert/early support outreach, counseling, and resources to students
• Developed and facilitated Academic Success Workshops
• Utilized Gradesfirst and Peoplesoft to conduct outreach campaigns and document advising notes

Fresno, California Area

• Advise continuing, returning, and transfer students on general education pattern, psychology roadmaps, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures
• Review degree progress reports and facilitate student development of academic plans
• Utilize university technology systems (Peoplesoft, GradesFirst) to review/lift holds and create advising reports
• Educate students on psychology major, careers, and graduate programs through advising, classroom presentations, and appropriate referral of resources

Fresno, California Area

• Co-developed sophomore peer mentor program, creating the foundation for new program networks, resources, curriculum, protocols, and positions; Hosted up to 50 peer mentors and mentees within the first year
• Coordinated program events and initiatives, overseeing delegation, logistics, marketing, outreach, and communication
• Supervised the professional and leadership development of peer mentors through weekly check-ins
• Facilitate the development of individual strategic plans for academic, personal, and career achievement for caseload of 10 sophomores and juniors through bi-weekly advising sessions
• Engage students with campus-wide resources pertaining to research, study abroad, internships, networking, and service-learning
• Record and track student progress and involvement through Gradesfirst and Peoplesoft

Fresno, California

• Counseled students and alumni via appointments and walk-ins on major and career exploration, internships, resumes, cover letters, and interviews, utilizing Peoplesoft and GradesFirst for tracking and communication
• Engaged students with online career exploration and preparation tools (e.g. Big Interview, O*Net, OOH)
• Administered and interpreted Kuder Journey, STRONG Interest Inventory, Keirsey Temperament, and Focus2 career assessments
• Conducted small and large-scale outreaches and presentations; Outreached to 5.5k incoming transfers and freshmen during New Student Orientation 2017
• Coordinated the student recruitment process, curriculum development, and facilitation of a hybrid 10-week career and job-readiness program based on the NACE competencies; Oversaw 60+ students per semester for the.

Greater San Diego Area

• Advised pre-med and pre-health students on career exploration, internships, community involvement, and medical school and professional program preparation and admission processes
• Trained incoming interns on student service, advising techniques, and career resources through weekly meetings and initiation of rotational mentor groups
• Host small scale mentor groups on a weekly basis in order to maximize knowledge of specializations and practice continuing leadership for Career Peers
• Advanced the center’s On-the-Spot Career Advising (satellite advising) initiative through contributions as a career outreach and programming liaison for Eleanor Roosevelt College

Greater San Diego Area

• Advised undergraduate students in individual and group settings on major and career exploration, job-readiness tools, job and internship search, networking, professionalism, and career resources
• Developed and engaged students in interactive career presentations and events, collaborating with various UC San Diego campus departments, colleges, and organizations
• Facilitate the identification of skills, strengths, and experiences, leading up to the solidification of professional objectives and development of next action stepsPresented Workshops/Outreaches:
• Career Services 101 | Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services
• Big Interview | Ultimate Job Search Series
• On-campus Job Hunting | International Student Outreach

Greater San Diego Area

• Principal Investigator: Leslie Carver, Professor- Psychology & Human Development
• Assist graduate students in conducting various studies involving 8 month - 7 year old participants, performing duties consisting of but are not limited to leading experiments, overseeing consent, behavioral coding.
• Lead Experimenter | ERP Coordinator | Toddler Social Motivation
• Lead Experimenter | ERP Coordinator | Real Event Segmentation
• Assistant | Media Imitation Relations in Autism

Greater San Diego Area

• Provide peer advising and an experienced undergraduate peer perspective to prepare 1st year freshmen and transfer students from unrepresented and underserved communities for academic and social success within higher.
• Co-facilitate weekly community building activities and presentations on study skills, campus resources & departments, and career development

• Exemplify and uphold the principles and mission of the organization
• Oversaw leadership board of 22 staff members and interns, along with the development of 40+ social, cultural, academic, and leadership events
• Hosted $8k cultural theatrical performance; secured sponsorship and grants for over 50% of budget
• Collaborate with executive board to plan and facilitate meetings and quarterly retreats, engaging officers in the practice of public speaking, critical thinking, reflective exercises, and planning processes
• Assess, challenge, and support officers in development as professionals and leaders through consistent mentoring and referral of resources

Greater San Diego Area

• Youth coding After-school Program | Willow Grove Elementary: Engage students in independent and collaborative multi-level coding challenges utilizing Scratch, an interactive coding website
• Minecraft Weekends | UCSD Extension: Facilitate Minecraft modding sessions using LearntoMod software, allowing students to creatively problem solve and engineer ideas through code

Greater San Diego Area

• Created networking opportunities for the UCSD and SD community through the coordination of retreats and other social activities, doubling the retention rate of members
• Directed and expanded the mentor-mentee program by 75%, establishing mentorships that promoted community and growth for about 70 undergraduate students
• Collaborated with 21 staff members and 100+ participants to host the 19th annual Vietnamese Cultural Night (VCN), making UCSD VCN history with an audience attendance of 400+Additional leadership positions:
• Director | Snow Valley Winter Retreat
• Student Life Workshop Co-Facilitator | Outreach & Registration Co-Coordinator | Logistics Co-Coordinator | 20th Annual High School Conference
• Girls Traditional Co-Coordinator & Choreographer | Hospitality Co-Coordinator | 19th Annual Vietnamese Cultural Night

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