Yesenia Perez
Educational Talent Search Coordinator at Moreno Valley College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Moreno Valley College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educational Talent Search Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Present
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California State University-San Bernardino
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager of Cal-SOAP San Bernardino County Consortium
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Nov 2020 - Sep 2022
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University of California, Riverside
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Coordinator of Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2020
-Plans and coordinates all aspects of events and activities that promote academic success and college knowledge for students that come from underrepresented, low-income communities -Recruits and enrolls high school students for program participation and services in order to increase college admission rates of educationally disadvantaged high school students -Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility for high school students -Through academic… Show more -Plans and coordinates all aspects of events and activities that promote academic success and college knowledge for students that come from underrepresented, low-income communities -Recruits and enrolls high school students for program participation and services in order to increase college admission rates of educationally disadvantaged high school students -Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility for high school students -Through academic advising, workshops, and presentations, I am responsible in providing students and families in the Moreno Valley region (Canyon Springs HS, Moreno Valley HS, Valley View HS, Vista Del Lago HS and Sherman Indian HS) with information to ensure students are academically prepared and knowledgeable on college admissions and financial aid Show less -Plans and coordinates all aspects of events and activities that promote academic success and college knowledge for students that come from underrepresented, low-income communities -Recruits and enrolls high school students for program participation and services in order to increase college admission rates of educationally disadvantaged high school students -Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility for high school students -Through academic… Show more -Plans and coordinates all aspects of events and activities that promote academic success and college knowledge for students that come from underrepresented, low-income communities -Recruits and enrolls high school students for program participation and services in order to increase college admission rates of educationally disadvantaged high school students -Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility for high school students -Through academic advising, workshops, and presentations, I am responsible in providing students and families in the Moreno Valley region (Canyon Springs HS, Moreno Valley HS, Valley View HS, Vista Del Lago HS and Sherman Indian HS) with information to ensure students are academically prepared and knowledgeable on college admissions and financial aid Show less
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UCLA
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Peer Counselor
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
-Helped 3-5 students daily with course planning, major exploration and help them navigate through the university -Coordinated ten info sessions to promote the Peer Counseling position while informing potential hires on job expectations, responsibilities, training dates, etc. -Recognized as a leader Peer Counselor out of fifteen in Fall 2017; organized Open House, created schedules, flyers, provided Peer Counselors with reminders, fulfilled assigned projects -Trained on university… Show more -Helped 3-5 students daily with course planning, major exploration and help them navigate through the university -Coordinated ten info sessions to promote the Peer Counseling position while informing potential hires on job expectations, responsibilities, training dates, etc. -Recognized as a leader Peer Counselor out of fifteen in Fall 2017; organized Open House, created schedules, flyers, provided Peer Counselors with reminders, fulfilled assigned projects -Trained on university resources and policy
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Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) Bruin Advisor
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
-Individually mentored about 50 high school students through the college application process for CSUs and UCs -Provided individual pre-admission advising and counseling based on admission requirements, career pathways, majors, A-G requirements, and financial aid. -Peer reviewed and provided feedback to students' personal statements -Ensured students were fulfilling their A-G requirements, were well rounded and were applying to fee waivers for their SAT, ACT and/or subject… Show more -Individually mentored about 50 high school students through the college application process for CSUs and UCs -Provided individual pre-admission advising and counseling based on admission requirements, career pathways, majors, A-G requirements, and financial aid. -Peer reviewed and provided feedback to students' personal statements -Ensured students were fulfilling their A-G requirements, were well rounded and were applying to fee waivers for their SAT, ACT and/or subject tests -Encouraged students to apply to the Educational Opportunity Program if applying to CSUs
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AAP Residential Peer Counselor *Summer '16, '17 and '18*
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
Freshmen/Transfer Summer Program (F/TSP) -Summer 2016: Mentored and served as personal support to 74 Freshmen students throughout their transition to UCLA -Summer 2017: Mentored and served as personal support to approximately 40 Freshmen students throughout their transition to UCLA -Summer 2018: Mentored and served as personal support to approximately 50 Freshmen and Transfer students throughout their transition to UCLA; Assisted the program coordinator in creating Peer Counseling… Show more Freshmen/Transfer Summer Program (F/TSP) -Summer 2016: Mentored and served as personal support to 74 Freshmen students throughout their transition to UCLA -Summer 2017: Mentored and served as personal support to approximately 40 Freshmen students throughout their transition to UCLA -Summer 2018: Mentored and served as personal support to approximately 50 Freshmen and Transfer students throughout their transition to UCLA; Assisted the program coordinator in creating Peer Counseling training manuals, and solidifying program logistics -Provided academic and personal counseling to Freshmen students both during structured one-on-one appointments and during their drop-in hours -Responded to any student crises during their regular on-duty and on-call hours -Attended weekly Peer Counselor Team Meetings and Staff Meeting in order to receive updates on student performance, upcoming events, administrative updates, and additional training -Informed F/TSP students about upcoming events, administrative updates by holding weekly floor meetings -Ensured that students follow and uphold the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the UCLA campus, UCLA Residential Facilities, Academic Advancement Program (AAP), and Freshmen and Transfer Summer Program (F/TSP) as outlines in the F/TSP Student Handbook -Planned and organized, and executed academic and social programs that benefit the development of F/TSP students -Facilitated a conversation on microagressions and how to respond -Enhanced student development by providing one-on-one mentoring to newly admitted students in order to prepare them to the academic rigors of UCLA
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Education
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University of California, Riverside
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education Administration and Policy -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chicano/a Studies, Education Studies & Labor and Workplace Studies Minors -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree