Lorena Marquez Email & Phone Number

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Fullerton, California

Santa Ana, Ca

● Teach Career/Life Planning & Personal Exploration courses to a diverse student population covering topics of self-assessment, career research, goal setting and decision making ● Develop student learning outcomes and assess student learning utilizing various methods ● Expose students to campus resources, programs, and services including the Career/Job Resource Center, UTC, MESA, CFTE, Testing Center and Financial Aid ● Walk students through the development of a 2 semester educational plan that is in line with their educational aspirations including a certificate, an Associate’s Degree or CSU and IGETS certification to transfer ● Assess students progress throughout the semester and make recommendations to help them succeed in the course● Help students interpret Math and English test results to make course selection during a New Student Orientation● Assist students during Walk-In Counseling sessions with educational planning, course selection and class waivers

Santa Ana, Ca

● Provided comprehensive counseling services to a diverse group of underrepresented students preparing to transfer to an engineering program at a CSU’s, UC’s or Private University● Utilized Assist.org to expose students to major preparation requirements and articulation agreements with CSU’s and UC’s● Co-developed student education plans and assess short term & long term educational, major, and career options ● Assisted students with career exploration to help them select engineering concentrations and explore university options● Helped students complete Financial Aid appeals, graduation and AA/AS petitions● Tracked students’ academic progress to assess student progress and recommend services to ensure student retention and success ● Referred students to programs and services that will assist them in their educational progress and career planning

- Provide comprehensive case management counseling services to a cohort of 43 at risk students focusing on developing comprehensive educational plans and connecting students to core campus and community services- Assist students with career exploration by discussing personal interests, skills, and values while addressing personal challenges - Teach students research skills to assist them in exploring majors, careers and university transfer options- Develop and facilitate monthly workshops tailored to meet the needs of the CAMP participants and their parents- Code students interactions and document counseling sessions to be in compliance with Student Success and Support Program

● Provided one-on-one career, academic and personal counseling to undergraduates, graduate students and alumni using individualized counseling techniques● Utilized the Strong II, MBTI and SkillScan assessments as tools to facilitate career exploration and major selection with undecided/undeclared, probation and general undergraduate students● Facilitated educational career workshops that promote professionalism and skill development to 30-300 students ● Supervised and conduct programming for 14-16 undergraduate interns that help promote Career Center services ● Developed student learning outcomes for Peer Consultant Internship Program and methods to assess student learning● Collaborated with the Undecided/Undeclared Advising program to help freshman and lower division transfer students make informed decisions about their educational and career goals● Worked with the Student Life & Leadership office to develop Career Development workshops for international students● Assisted with logistics the day of major Career Center events like Career Panels and Career, Graduate and Law School Fairs ● Referred students to campus services such as Admissions, Transfer Student Center, Financial Aid and Counseling Services ● Worked in partnership with staff and faculty from the Transfer Student Center, the Nursing, Humanities, and Arts Departments to plan specialized educational programming

● Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to increase awareness of the SAT exam structure ● Developed and proctored mock exams to assess and monitor students progress● Monitored attendance, student conduct, and activities of program participants● Assisted students with registration of college entrance exams● Exposed students to on-line and printed SAT educational resources

● Managed three classes during a four week summer residential program targeting underrepresented low-income students ● Developed and implemented curriculum designed to promote personal and career development● Generated activities that supplemented class lectures and promoted student engagement ● Assessed student’s work and provided constructive feedback ● Monitored attendance, student conduct, and academic progress

● Advised students on teacher credentialing, general education and major requirements● Monitored the academic progress of CFTE students in order to recommend academic advising with a counselor ● Worked with students on utilizing transfer related tools such as CSU Mentor, UCOP and ASSIST to assist them with preparation for CSU and UC transfer ● Provided referrals to MESA, UTC, SSSP, EOPS, and other student support services● Collaborated with Freshmen Experience Counselors and the Financial Aid Office staff to increase the number of low-income first-generation students on financial aid, referred AB540 students to the Scholarship Office● Helped SAUSD seniors complete Santa Ana College matriculation process including admissions application, placement testing, orientation, and financial aid through the early decision process● Assisted in the planning of Counselor in-service trainings

● Provided academic, career, and financial advisement to 140 high school students and maintained a follow-up database to track student retention and success rates● Assisted students in career exploration by discussing their personal interests, skills, and values● Exposed students to college campuses and culture through college fieldtrips● Presented students information on the four systems of higher education, A-G requirements, and financial aid● Helped seniors complete college admissions and financial aid/scholarship applications● Recruited, interviewed, and screened candidates for the program

● Answered students career related questions during walk-in counseling and through one on one follow up appointments● Assisted students with personal and career exploration by introducing them to a variety of career assessments● Introduced students to an array of on and off campus services and resources to expose them to career opportunities consistent with their personal and career aspirations● Reviewed and critique student resumes and cover letters● Referred students to Titan Connections for job and internship searches and to other job related websites ● Prepared and offered workshop presentations related to career planning and resume writing

Master Of Science, Counseling: Student Development In Higher Education

Activities and Societies: ● APSA ● Research: Perspectives of Successful First Generation Latino College Graduates

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Activities and Societies: ● Sociology Undergraduate Association ● Undergradaute Research ● McNair Scholar ● HSF Chapter ● Amigos De UCLA ●.

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Arts, Transfer

Activities and Societies: ● Center for Teacher Education ● University Transfer Center ● Service Learning Center