Brenda Cruz
Program Support Assistant at Oakton Community College- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate
Oakton Community CollegeMay, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Oakton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Program Support Assistant
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Apr 2021 - Present
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ComPsych
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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FMLA Customer Experience Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
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Northeastern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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First Year Experience Lead Peer Mentor
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
• Hold bi-weekly meetings with a small cohort of Peer Mentors • Work alongside campus partners to create and facilitate events for students • Recruit new students for the Peer Mentor position • Conduct regular Peer Mentor duties and responsibilities • Hold bi-weekly meetings with a small cohort of Peer Mentors • Work alongside campus partners to create and facilitate events for students • Recruit new students for the Peer Mentor position • Conduct regular Peer Mentor duties and responsibilities
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Oakton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Orientation Specialist Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Provided logistical support and on-site facilitation for the Summer New Student Orientation programs • Served as the functional co-supervisor for 12 undergraduate Orientation Leaders • Worked alongside coordinators and co-specialist to plan and implement a 10-day orientation leader training program • Planned and implemented staff development opportunities for orientation leader team to promote leadership and team development • Provided logistical support and on-site facilitation for the Summer New Student Orientation programs • Served as the functional co-supervisor for 12 undergraduate Orientation Leaders • Worked alongside coordinators and co-specialist to plan and implement a 10-day orientation leader training program • Planned and implemented staff development opportunities for orientation leader team to promote leadership and team development
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Northeastern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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First Year Experience Peer Mentor
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
• Attended assigned FYE class weekly • Met twice a month during the semester with assigned FYE class instructor • Helped students navigate resources at Northeastern • Coordinated co-curricular activities and conducted team-building activities • Met with students one-on-one and checked in with them throughout the semester • Attended assigned FYE class weekly • Met twice a month during the semester with assigned FYE class instructor • Helped students navigate resources at Northeastern • Coordinated co-curricular activities and conducted team-building activities • Met with students one-on-one and checked in with them throughout the semester
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Oakton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Orientation Team Lead
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Engaged and created a welcoming environment for the incoming Oakton students• Assisted incoming students with their transition from high school to college by informing them about resources at Oakton• Provided students with an opportunity to explore essential resources by giving them a campus tour and connecting students to specific departments, such as the Learning Center, Enrollment Center and Student Life • Helped students navigate the registration process• Responsible for keeping students on task, clarifying misunderstood information, and created a community among them Show less
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Assistant to the Student Life Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
• Plan and schedule social and educational programs and events for students to ensure a sense of belonging• Support, guide, motivate and engage students by connecting them to programs and events on campus through student life• Serve as a liaison among students, faculty and staff on ways to get involved• Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes by using information, such as student surveys and feedback
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Orientation Leader
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Engaged and created a welcoming environment for the incoming Oakton students• Assisted incoming students with their transition from high school to college by informing them about resources at Oakton• Provided students with an opportunity to explore essential resources by giving them a campus tour and connecting students to specific departments, such as the Learning Center, Enrollment Center and Student Life • Helped students navigate the registration process• Responsible for keeping students on task, clarifying misunderstood information, and created a community among them Show less
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Kiddie Junction Educational Institute
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Des Plaines, IL.
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Assistant Teacher
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
• Maintained a child-friendly and safe environment • Observed and monitored children’s play activities • Communicated with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues • Supported children’s emotional and social development • Implemented physical activities and art projects • Maintained a child-friendly and safe environment • Observed and monitored children’s play activities • Communicated with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues • Supported children’s emotional and social development • Implemented physical activities and art projects
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Education
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Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Arts - MA, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts - AA