Experience

Cañada College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Learning Disabilities Specialist/DRC Counselor

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Implement the Learning Disabilities Assessment Program, provide assessment and verification of learning disabilities with assessment procedures described in the Guideline for Identifying California Community College Students with Learning Disabilities. Review LD evaluations received from agencies/high schools/private practitioners to ensure a student's eligibility for community college learning disability accommodations and services. Select appropriate assessment and diagnostic materials based on the current standards of California Community College Learning Disability Specialists. Advocate with faculty and administration on behalf of students w/disabilities, particularly students with learning disabilities. Provide comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling for students with disabilities. Assist students in clarifying their educational goals, developing student educational plans (SEPs), selecting courses, and determining appropriate accommodations. Show less



San Francisco State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disability Specialist

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Identifies, serves, and advocates for students with disabilities; serves as Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) liaison for prospective students seeking admission by exception, and works as member of the Student Resources team to create barrier-free campus programs and activities for prospective/current SF State students. Identifies, serves, and advocates for students with disabilities; serves as Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) liaison for prospective students seeking admission by exception, and works as member of the Student Resources team to create barrier-free campus programs and activities for prospective/current SF State students.



College of Marin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS) Counseling Intern

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Provides academic, vocational, personal and disability adjustment counseling to persons eligible for services from DSPS, utilizing student medical/academic records and computerized data management systems Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students Assist instructors and students in making appropriate modifications for classroom accommodation Provides academic, vocational, personal and disability adjustment counseling to persons eligible for services from DSPS, utilizing student medical/academic records and computerized data management systems Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students Assist instructors and students in making appropriate modifications for classroom accommodation



SFSU

• Rehabilitation Student Association (RSA) - President

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  The president is responsible facilitating and coordinating meetings, setting meeting agendas, and delegating responsibilities for specific agreed upon tasks and projects. The president is responsible facilitating and coordinating meetings, setting meeting agendas, and delegating responsibilities for specific agreed upon tasks and projects.



San Francisco State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disability Programs and Resource Center: Disability Specialist Intern

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Provide comprehensive academic, vocational and disability management counseling services to students with disabilities in a diverse and multicultural environment. Provide counseling to individuals and groups. Prepares disability verification through analysis of medical and psychological documentation. Authorize educational accommodations. Acts as a liaison with all departments on campus. Provide comprehensive academic, vocational and disability management counseling services to students with disabilities in a diverse and multicultural environment. Provide counseling to individuals and groups. Prepares disability verification through analysis of medical and psychological documentation. Authorize educational accommodations. Acts as a liaison with all departments on campus.



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Girl In Engineering and COSMOS Program Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials. Supervises youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings and special events.

• Cowell College Peer Adviser

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

  Provide clerical assistance to the Cowell College Office throughout the academic year by handling basic academic advising questions, responding to requests on the phone and at the counter; filing etc. Work on special projects which might include such things as calling students, participating in workshops, and serving as referral liaison for students in need of tutoring and advising services..



Scotts Valley Unified School District

• Scotts Valley High School Resource Aide

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Providing an extension of the instructional day by conducting large and small group tutoring. Fostering a safe and nurturing environment, meeting with small and large groups outside of the classroom to providing academic support for students with disabilities. Providing an extension of the instructional day by conducting large and small group tutoring. Fostering a safe and nurturing environment, meeting with small and large groups outside of the classroom to providing academic support for students with disabilities.