Experience

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS)

• South Korea
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MYP Counselor

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea • Provides counseling for grades 6-8 in the following areas: academic and personal-social. • Registers students into classes. • Provides orientation for new students. • Provides advising to students and parents on the school curriculum and policies. • Collaborates with Special Education Needs Coordinator in determining placement levels of English courses for students.



UC Santa Barbara

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Counselor/Asian Resource Center Coordinator/Media Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Santa Barbara, California Area • Provided counseling and support for students in the following areas: academic, personal, and social. • Provided resources for first generation, income-eligible, and underrepresented students on campus. • Co-led orientation workshops for the department. • Served as an academic coordinator of Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). • Served on the Student Medical Emergency Relief Fund (SMERF) committee. • Coordinated the Asian Resource Center (ARC) space, including daily… Show more • Provided counseling and support for students in the following areas: academic, personal, and social. • Provided resources for first generation, income-eligible, and underrepresented students on campus. • Co-led orientation workshops for the department. • Served as an academic coordinator of Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). • Served on the Student Medical Emergency Relief Fund (SMERF) committee. • Coordinated the Asian Resource Center (ARC) space, including daily operation and resources. • Managed $8,000 budget for the ARC each academic year. • Supervised student mentors for the ARC. • Collaborated with ARC student mentors in planning events and programs that address the needs of the students who identify as Asians or Pacific Islanders. • Supervised EOP Media student mentor. • Collaborated with EOP Media student mentor in marketing and publicizing EOP events, services, and programs. • Managed EOP social media outlets. • Maintained and updated EOP department website. • Provided counseling services for the Freshman Summer Start Program (FSSP) students. • Planned and coordinated FSSP events. Show less



Brooks Institute formerly called Brooks Institute of Photography

• Academic Advisor

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2016

  Ventura, CA • Advised students in four programs of study (Film, Graphic Design, Visual Journalism, and MFA Photography). • Helped students understand degree requirements and developed plans for academic success. • Monitored attendance and advised students at risk for academic failure (on academic probation) identifying barriers to academic success and creating success plans. • Advised and assisted students in registering for classes. • Coordinated new student orientation; assisted in… Show more • Advised students in four programs of study (Film, Graphic Design, Visual Journalism, and MFA Photography). • Helped students understand degree requirements and developed plans for academic success. • Monitored attendance and advised students at risk for academic failure (on academic probation) identifying barriers to academic success and creating success plans. • Advised and assisted students in registering for classes. • Coordinated new student orientation; assisted in facilitating assessment/placement tests. • Interpreted and implemented school policies and procedures. • Assisted students with disabilities on accommodations process; trained faculty on ADA/504 policies and procedures. • Coordinated Persistence Team; led the team on student retention efforts. Show less



The Korea Daily

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Outreach Representative/JJSR Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Los Angeles, CA • Assisted in coordinating JoongAng Student Reporters (JSR) program, a program designed for high school students pursuing a career in journalism. • Assisted in editing students’ articles to be published on Korea Daily newspaper. • Assisted in planning the Annual Korea Daily College Fair. • Co-developed Junior JoongAng Student Reporters (JJSR) program, a program designed for middle school students to educate them about current events and the practical side of journalism.



William Howard Taft High School

• Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Woodland Hills, CA • Co-led a group counseling for students at risk for academic failure; reviewed study skills with students. • Led a programming presentation for students registering classes for Fall 2013 semester. • Participated in Coordination of Services Team (COST) to assess the needs of the students.



A.E. Wright Middle School

• Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Calabasas, CA • Counseled students on academic and personal matters (i.e. grade improvement, bullying, etc.). • Assisted the site supervisor with administering educational assessments (i.e. learning style assessments). • Designed and co-led a grief group counseling to assist students in coping with grief and loss. • Assisted in running Anti-Bullying program (Olweus Bullying Prevention) on campus. • Participated in Student Services Team (SST) to assess the needs of the students.



Los Angeles Pierce College

• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Woodland Hills, CA • Advised students on registering for classes and transfer to 4-year universities. • Developed and conducted a stress management workshop designed for international students. • Assisted the site supervisor in recruiting potential international students by researching language schools in the surrounding area. • Assisted in planning International Students Club (ISC) activities.