Sandra Valle Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

www.calsoapla.orgUnder the general supervision of the Cal-SOAP L.A. Director, the Assistant Director oversees the school site program administration of the Cal-SOAP L.A. Program. • This position is responsible for independently working with assigned institutions and organizations to plan and implement a wide range of academic preparation programming in order to increase post-secondary access for high school students. • Develops and maintains program visibility in schools by conducting presentations and serving as a liaison on financial aid and college admissions requirements to students, parents, counselors, administrators and community groups. • As a senior representative, develops, leads and maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions and / or community entities, as well as develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs. • This position serves over 2,000 students throughout the Los Angeles area by developing academic and advisement programs, through a collaboration of federal, state and local funding. • Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises professional and student staff. • Monitors a budget of Student Success Coaches of $300,000 and supports the Director in gathering yearly match funds from partners. • Analyzes and manages data and prepares quarterly and annual reports for the Director.

Los Angeles, Ca

Plans, organizes, implements and manages the college advising program in selected schools for Cal-SOAP;• Identifies and selects students who will receive advising services at the consortium community colleges;• Carries a cohort of first-year community college students ensuring that they persist through their first year in college;• Assists in the design of classroom college advising program curriculum and materials;• Recruits and supervises graduate students to work as student success coaches;• Monitors student success coach schedules, attendance, and hours;• Monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with grant requirements;• Maintains ongoing training to ensure college advisors have current information;• Develops career exploration workshops and trains tutors to lead career exploration activities;• Assists in developing program assessment surveys;• Coordinates the collection and tallying of student surveys;• Screens information forms and selects students for small group advising conferences following prescribed criteria;• Schedules and conducts small group advising conferences for schools;• May advise and mentor students throughout the college admission process;• Facilitates the use of Cal-SOAP assistants in conferences and mentoring;• Researches current financial aid college admission requirements;• Attends professional conferences and Advisory Committee meetings as requested;• Represents the Cal-SOAP statewide and nationally;• Tracks budget and monitors expenditures;

Los Angeles, Ca

ŸManagement and Development: Develop, implement, and monitor parent/student engagement while overseeing educational programming for 2 separate GEAR UP programs that support first-generation, low income, and underrepresented students. ŸManage program operating budgets of over $50,000 per fiscal year.ŸTrack and monitor program participation by assessing GEAR UP parents, students, and staff with accurate, on-time assessments that addresses all federal guidelines. ŸCoordinate and track survey, attendance, and demographic data throughout multiple programs. ŸTrain facilitators to present a variety of college knowledge and preparation curriculum to both parents and students. ŸMaintain critical relationships key to the success of the program with school site staff such as administrators, parent center representatives, and faculty. ŸAssist with grant applications and program reports.ŸDevelop written correspondence and supplemental promotional literature such as newsletters and flyers.Program Planning and Execution: ŸCo-created a six-week curriculum called Transition to College for parents and children to promote early planning and knowledge surrounding postsecondary options, better communication between child and parent, importance of high school completion, financial literacy lessons, and college preparation courses. ŸDevelop, plan, and coordinate annual Career/College Themed Conference for upwards of 250 participant families which

Greater Los Angeles Area

Management and Development ŸDevelop, implement, and monitor parent/student engagement while overseeing educational programming for the GEAR UP program that supports first-generation, low income, and underrepresented students. ŸCreated a six-year strategic plan in accordance with goals, objectives, and funding limitations to implement parent and student programs at GEAR UP school sites.ŸManage program operating budget of over $30,000 per fiscal year.ŸProvide academic, college, and financial aid advising to middle school and high school parents and students in individual and group settings in accordance with A-G requirements, as well as CSU, UC and private admission requirements. ŸCo-created and execute an undergraduate/graduate led, curriculum based mentoring program focusing on financial literacy and college awareness for 9-12 grade students while being responsible for all interviewing, hiring and training of undergraduate/ graduate college mentors.ŸOversee training and implementation of upwards of 5 graduate students in providing socio-emotional advising and counseling to high school students ŸCo-created a five-week curriculum called College and Money Smarts Academy for parents and children to promote early planning and knowledge surrounding postsecondary options, better communication between child and parent, importance of high school completion, financial literacy lessons, and college preparation courses. Program Planning and ExecutionŸDevelop, plan, and coordinate annual Career/College Themed Conference for upwards of 200 participant families which include topic focuses such as; STEAM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), financial aid, college and career planning, and the California systems of higher education. ŸMaintain critical relationships key to the success of the program with school site staff such as administrators, parent center representatives, and faculty.

University Of California, Santa Cruz

Supervision and Leadership:Served under the Center Director in assessing, implementing, and facilitating programs geared towards retention and successful graduation of undergraduate students.Supervised over 35 student interns per quarter to implement retention and cultural programs for Chicano/Latino students.Evaluated the progress and growth of student interns and volunteers by providing weekly job tasks, group check-in sessions, and individual assessment meetings over the course of each quarter.Provided individual and group advising to undergraduate students on academic, college and career planning, personal issues, and financial aid information Maintained working relationships with student organizations, professors, and staff by hosting general meetings that allowed various groups to come together to collaborate on innovative student programs. Maintained databases of interns, student organizations, volunteers, alumni, supplies and program budgeting.Event Planning and Execution:Reintroduced Latinas Breaking Barriers program, a student led support and professional development group for female, Latina students while simultaneously overseeing the creation of the male version called Hermanos Unidos.Planned and coordinated annual New Student Welcome for over 500 student participants, which consisted of planning the overall event logistics and collaborating with over 15 student organizations.Organized all logistics for the Chicano Latino Graduation Ceremony for over 200 graduating students and their families covering the topics of registration, event timeline, and gifting.Collaborated with other university staff to plan and coordinate the annual Cesar Chavez Convocation which features a guest speaker and over 300 guests from students, faculty, and local community members. Assisted Director in planning, producing, and executing artistic-related events for up to 500 people including student art shows, movie screenings, and music performances.

Los Angeles Unified School District

Assisted teachers, from kindergarten to 5th grade, in a classroom setting, and was responsible for the supervision of students on the playground during assigned times.Tutored English language learners in phonemic awareness, outside of classroom hours. Also provided transportation of student sport team members to and from games and competitions on weekends, as well as provided emotional and first aid support if necessary.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked closely with the principal, vice principals and program coordinators to ensure that our students and parents received all proper information, educational support, and appropriate guidance. Responsible for overseeing the proper allocation of more than $300,000 of all school funds and budgets to be used for specific programs and day-to-day operations. Worked with teachers and school staff to ensure all funds were properly allocated and spent in a timely manner. Responsible for ordering, receiving and distributing of office, classroom, technological, and educational supplies. Inputted scheduling and timecard information into district computerized payroll system for both faculty and staff. Responded to employee and parent inquiries by telephone and in person to provide appropriate information. Received, sorted, and distributed incoming and outgoing correspondence, all of which required operation of a variety of office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, calculators, and typewriter.Communicated through a variety of letters, memos, reports, arithmetical summaries, and other materials.Used computer software to maintain all files, important records, and other confidential information.

Master Science In Educational Counseling, With A Pps Credential, Education And College Preparation

Bachelor'S Degree, Feminist Studies

Activities and Societies: Latinas Breaking Barriers Hermanos UnidosSuccessfully completed a Bachelor's degree in Feminist studies.