Assistant Director of Admissions at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

• Feb 2023 - Present

Equity and Retention Advisor

• Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

Supervise caseload of 500 high-need students by serving as a point of contact for them regarding access to on- and off-campus resources, helping with registering for classes, and hosting/planning a number of on-campus events in collaboration with El Camino’s various academic services to provide underserved students accessible assistance. Oversee the data for students in my caseload and keep track of a number of metrics (e.g. mid-term and final grades in basic English and Math courses) to track progress and glean information that may impact the retention of students. Show less

Student Success Coach

• Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

Supervise a caseload of 100 high-need students by meeting with them throughout the semester, helping them register for and pick classes for subsequent semesters, referring and connecting them with on-campus resources, and supporting them during their studies through constant communication and check-in appointments. Oversee 10 student workers and their hiring/onboarding processes by helping them create and execute various campaigns, workshops, and mental health and wellness activities for the general student population. Show less

Graduate Assistant for Sorority and Fraternity Life

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Manage all off-campus SFL social events for every Greek chapter on campus as well as the submission and approval processes for events. Facilitate and direct the SFL email inbox by answering questions, comments, and concerns and directing issues to the right on-campus chapter advisors. Responsible for campus projects pertaining to Greek Life at LMU such as the development of COVID-19 protocols and sexual and interpersonal misconduct prevention programs.

GSLMU Chief of Operations

• May 2021 - May 2022

Serve as the main organizing, planning, and record-keeping entity for GSLMU. I schedule, plan, and execute executive board events as well as assist and collaborate with program directors of marketing, networking, and DEI to execute events and campaigns.

Graduate Assistant for Recruitment and Admissions

• Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Worked closely with the directors of admissions and recruitment in the School of Education (SOE) to read applications for various graduate programs. Created recruitment information, assisted with the updating and streamlining of SOE program websites, and counseled potential applicants to ensure they were supported during the application process.

GSLMU School of Education Senator

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

Liaison between the graduate students of SOE and the GSLMU executive board as well as the SOE administration. Planned educational, professional development, and community-building events for the students of SOE to come together and network.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Managed over 200 students in 6 different sections of an orientation course by grading assignments, inputting grades and attendance, and corresponding between professors, students, and advisors to make sure all needs were met for the students and their success. Coordinated make-ups for assignments, answered questions, and maintained FERPA guidelines.

Undergraduate Admissions Application Reader

• Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

Read over 1,000 undergraduate applications and conducted first read throughs, took notes on each applicant. Scrutinized grades, test scores, essays, volunteer work, experiences, and other pertinent application information in light of institution’s needs and wants in applicants.

Case Study Writer and Research Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Collaborated with head researcher and post-doctoral scholar on USC's Pullias Center for Higher Education “The Delphi Project” to write case studies for a number of higher education events designed for adjunct and non-tenure line faculty professional development. Analyzed qualitative data (written and zoom interview transcripts and from 20 interviews), wrote up the results in an easy to read case study format that are published on USC's Pullias Center for Education website. Collaborated with head researcher and post-doctoral scholar on USC's Pullias Center for Higher Education “The Delphi Project” to write case studies for a number of higher education events designed for adjunct and non-tenure line faculty professional development. Analyzed qualitative data (written and zoom interview transcripts and from 20 interviews), wrote up the results in an easy to read case study format that are published on USC's Pullias Center for Education website.

Kindergarten Tutor and Remote Learning Pod Instructor

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

Helped manage and facilitate the online curriculum for a small group of elementary aged students whose classes were fully remote. I helped tutor these students, do homework and classwork assignments with them, and make sure they had the proper materials on hand at all times. I also helped make sure students were getting enough time built in to their schedules for adequate recess and time away from screens. Helped manage and facilitate the online curriculum for a small group of elementary aged students whose classes were fully remote. I helped tutor these students, do homework and classwork assignments with them, and make sure they had the proper materials on hand at all times. I also helped make sure students were getting enough time built in to their schedules for adequate recess and time away from screens.

Peer Advisor

• Apr 2019 - Sep 2020

Advised over 500 first- and second-year students on core education requirements, educating them on their degree guide and DuckWeb. Helped students register and drop classes to stay on track with their degree, made referrals for assistance outside of the Office of Academic Advising based on each student’s unique circumstances.

Pool Lifeguard

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Maintained a safe pool environment through constant in-service trainings, certification updates, watching the pool carefully, and following the correct protocols when first aid, medical, or water emergencies occurred. Enforced pool rules to maintain pool safety. Monitored the lap lanes to ensure each reservation was checked in and accounted for.

Sigma Kappa Sorority Scholarship Mentor

• Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

Managed over 25 chapter members studying the same degree as myself (psychology) through required study hours which allowed me to keep track of their academic progress and help them with their studies, organization, and time management as needed. Worked with a number of chapter members deemed “not in good academic standing” to improve their grades for the next term and supported them academically to make sure all needs were met for the students and their success. Coordinated tutoring appointments for students, guided students through email and in-person communication with their professors, and referred students out to various on-campus resources for more help with their studies as needed. Show less

Oral Surgeon's Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

Assisted with various maxillofacial surgeries and resolved insurance issues. Was responsible for administrative duties like emailing records and copies of x-rays, calling insurance companies and patients to confirm benefits and appointment times. Scheduled appointments and was in charge of file organization and bookkeeping. Assisted with various maxillofacial surgeries and resolved insurance issues. Was responsible for administrative duties like emailing records and copies of x-rays, calling insurance companies and patients to confirm benefits and appointment times. Scheduled appointments and was in charge of file organization and bookkeeping.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2019

Maintained a safe pool environment through constant in-service trainings, certification updates, watching the pool carefully, and following the correct protocols when first aid, medical, or water emergencies occurred. Also taught children ranging in age from 3 to 15 swimming lessons and stroke technique. Maintained a safe pool environment through constant in-service trainings, certification updates, watching the pool carefully, and following the correct protocols when first aid, medical, or water emergencies occurred. Also taught children ranging in age from 3 to 15 swimming lessons and stroke technique.

Lifeguard and Pool Monitor

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Maintained a safe pool environment through constant in-service trainings, certification updates, watching the pool carefully, and following the correct protocols when first aid, medical, or water emergencies occurred. Enforced pool rules to maintain pool safety. Monitored the lap lanes to ensure each reservation was checked in and accounted for. Maintained a safe pool environment through constant in-service trainings, certification updates, watching the pool carefully, and following the correct protocols when first aid, medical, or water emergencies occurred. Enforced pool rules to maintain pool safety. Monitored the lap lanes to ensure each reservation was checked in and accounted for.