Yang Cha Thao, M.S. Ed Email & Phone Number

I am the Principal Support Services Supervisor for the legal secretary team.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis, Mn

Minneapolis, Mn

Provide outreach to schools to inquire about student's mental health and barriers to attendanceDevelop process maps and contribute ideas for new policies and proceduresPrepare and distribute meeting agendas; reserve meeting rooms Process truancy reports by verifying information for completeness and accuracy Improve forms and/or assist with revisionsInteract in person, over the telephone, or electronically to assist with a broad range of requests for information… Show more Provide outreach to schools to inquire about student's mental health and barriers to attendanceDevelop process maps and contribute ideas for new policies and proceduresPrepare and distribute meeting agendas; reserve meeting rooms Process truancy reports by verifying information for completeness and accuracy Improve forms and/or assist with revisionsInteract in person, over the telephone, or electronically to assist with a broad range of requests for information from parents, school personnel, community agency workers regarding truancy referrals, letters, and meetingsExplain a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding program servicesAbide by and respect rules and regulations regarding confidential information and documentsMaintain supplies and inventory trackingInput, retrieve, export and modify information and data stored in computerized systems Show less

Researched diversity history for a “Timeline” projectAssessed the impact of the Awareness Through Performance programAnalyzed and reported data Facilitated Hate & Bias training to UWL studentsCo-advised the group Awareness Through PerformanceCo-advised the group Diversity Organization CoalitionCreated the Diversity DirectoryPromoted and Advocated for social justice issuesMaintained and coordinated the Campus Climate Library Resource Center

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Served as a member on the McNair Advisory Board, September 2013 – May 2014Recruited students through emails, attending student organizations, presentations in classroomsCreated flyers for marketing purposesPromoted the McNair program to students by attending student groups and clubsInterviewed prospective students Advised students on graduate school materialsAdvised prospective students about the program and program eligibility requirementsCo-supervised 15 students… Show more Served as a member on the McNair Advisory Board, September 2013 – May 2014Recruited students through emails, attending student organizations, presentations in classroomsCreated flyers for marketing purposesPromoted the McNair program to students by attending student groups and clubsInterviewed prospective students Advised students on graduate school materialsAdvised prospective students about the program and program eligibility requirementsCo-supervised 15 students at the McNair and Student Support Services Senior Retreat Show less

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Coordinated visit days and other logisticsAdvised first-generation and underrepresented students about financial aid and college successMaintained office responsibilities (answered phone calls, copy projects, filing)Created documents for individual student’s program of interest

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Assisted librarian with projects.Checked books out to students.Checked books in.Ordered books from catalogs.Created bulletin boards.Provided a safe place for students.Assisted with computer usage.

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Programmed a “Hmong New Year” event for over 50 elderly residentsDeveloped recreational therapy programs to improve resident’s social and physical functional behaviorsEncouraged residents’ participation in recreational activitiesCompleted case notes on residentsWorked successfully with the multi-disciplinary team to create care plans and resident outcomesMaintained documentations of residents’ assessments and treatment activitiesAssessed admission and discharge planning… Show more Programmed a “Hmong New Year” event for over 50 elderly residentsDeveloped recreational therapy programs to improve resident’s social and physical functional behaviorsEncouraged residents’ participation in recreational activitiesCompleted case notes on residentsWorked successfully with the multi-disciplinary team to create care plans and resident outcomesMaintained documentations of residents’ assessments and treatment activitiesAssessed admission and discharge planning activitiesConducted individual and group activities effectively with regard to space utilization, appropriate selection of materials, modification of activities to enhance residents’ function and promote self esteem Show less

Supervised childrenInitiated and implemented activities for children

La Crosse

Provided a safe space for all studentsAssisted students, staff, and family with questions regarding the Diversity Center.Maintained a welcoming and clean space.

Master Of Science In Education, Student Affairs Administration

Using theory to practitioner model, the program prepared student affairs professionals with the competencies to work effectively.

Bachelors Of Science And Health, Therapeutic Recreation

Activities and Societies: Hmong Organization Promoting Education (HOPE), Diversity Organization Coalition (DOC), Asian Student.