Experience

Compton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dual Enrollment Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  • Serve over 2,000 concurrently enrolled high school students across four Dual Enrollment pathways; collaborate with high school partners across the Compton Unified School District to ensure successful registration and student academic success • Coordinate virtual and in-person CCCApply Application and College Success workshops for students in feeder districts to discuss steps to enrollment, student support resources, and responsibilities of concurrently enrolled students • Consult with Compton College stakeholders to distribute progress grades of concurrently enrolled students to implement interventions that facilitate students’ retention, completion, and success outcomes • Conduct individual case management through Ellucian CRM Advise to ensure concurrently enrolled students’ needs are met by providing referrals, counseling, and basic needs resources • Lead Edquity’s HEERF Emergency Aid distribution to provide funds to concurrently enrolled students through presentations, phone calls, and individual in-person support at the K-12 feeder high schools Show less



Golden West College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Academic Coach

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Oversaw a caseload of 16-20 DSPS students through weekly meetings to enhance organization, executive functioning skills, and successful study habits that lead to success, retention, transfer, and degree completion • Cultivated self-advocacy skills by encouraging students to effectively communicate their accommodations to their instructors in a timely and effective manner • Referred students to support services to assist with basic needs, such as financial aid, food distribution, Chromebook Loan Program, and Student Mental Health Center • Monitored academic progress, course completion, unit load, and grade point average utilizing Clockwork Enterprise and Degree Works software • Co-facilitated weekly seminars that sought to empower over 45 students on the autism spectrum by promoting community, mental health, self-authorship, and self-advocacy Show less



California State University, Long Beach - Housing and Residential Life

• Residential Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Supervised, developed, and evaluated eight undergraduate-level Resident Assistants who oversaw over 620 transfer, non-traditional, continuing, and first-year undergraduate students residing at Beachside College • Led nine additional undergraduate-level college council members in developing large scale programs for over 620 residents at Beachside College; managed a budget of $8,000 for initiatives and events • Served as a member of the on-call duty rotation; responded to emergencies, collaborated with campus partners, and provided leadership in crisis situations • Collaborated with Faculty in Residence to implement inclusive and relevant programming that fosters a sense of belonging and addresses the needs of non-traditional transfer student population • Administered conduct hearings centered on restorative justice for students not meeting policies and procedures; document interaction notes and sanctions on the Student Conduct and Ethical Development Maxient Database software Show less



USC College Advising Corps

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Adviser at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Served 2,000+ low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students at a public high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District by providing information on college eligibility, transfer requirements, financial aid, and assistance in completing college application through one-on-one interactions • Spearheaded and implemented the first annual Community College and Resource Fair at Roosevelt High School to increase visibility of academic support programs from local community colleges •Developed partnerships with community stakeholders to maximize college access opportunities for students • Created and maintained social media for the College and Career Center to improve outreach and communication with all students on campus • Appointed as USC CAC’s Marketing and Recruitment Chair to maximize efforts to hire the next set of first year advisers • Presented at the College Advising Corps National Conference on how to holistically advise students to and through Community College Show less


University of California, Irvine
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seasonal Admissions Reader

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019


Proyecto Pastoral - IMPACTO Program

• Youth Advocate at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Advised a cohort of 16-20 students identified as being on academic probation at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School; facilitated one-on-one meetings to assess student's immediate needs and concerns; implement strategic plans to assist students' retention, success, and completion •Assessed student's social-emotional needs and connect them to appropriate resources including Roosevelt's social workers, mental health professionals, and community-based organizations • Advised a cohort of 16-20 students identified as being on academic probation at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School; facilitated one-on-one meetings to assess student's immediate needs and concerns; implement strategic plans to assist students' retention, success, and completion •Assessed student's social-emotional needs and connect them to appropriate resources including Roosevelt's social workers, mental health professionals, and community-based organizations



UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies

• UCLA's The Choices Project Research Specialist

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Collected data and conducted surveys, under the direction of Dr. Walter Allen, for the UCLA research initiative, CHOICES, that aims to improve the academic options, experiences, and outcomes of African American and Latina/o students in the California system of higher education • Developed a website for the research initiative using WIX to publish thesis and findings • Collected data and conducted surveys, under the direction of Dr. Walter Allen, for the UCLA research initiative, CHOICES, that aims to improve the academic options, experiences, and outcomes of African American and Latina/o students in the California system of higher education • Developed a website for the research initiative using WIX to publish thesis and findings



California Community Colleges

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Services and Academic Affairs Project Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Administered support services and legislative policy assistance to the statewide college system of Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) and CalWORKs programs • Collected and analyzed data on veteran student experiences within the community college system and documented educational policy recommendations • Spearheaded a conference for over 35 MESA California Community College statewide representatives, developed event agenda, and prepared a specific budget breakdown for student equity funds Show less



University of California, Los Angeles

• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Mentor at Los Angeles Southwest College and Santa Monica City College

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Provide one-on-one peer advising and holistic support to first-generation, non-traditional, and low-income students from East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles South West College, and Santa Monica City College • Advise students on topics such as academic planning, financial aid, time management, and the transfer process; assist with personal statements, career exploration, IGETC, and major course requirements • Collaborate with transfer directors from community colleges to increase retention and student success outcomes by assisting in college transfer fairs, class presentations, and table outreach Show less


Proyecto Pastoral
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Community-School Achievement Program Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016