Promise Scholars Counselor (Tenure-Track Faculty)

• Aug 2022 - Present

Monarch/Dream Center Counselor

• May 2021 - May 2022

• Provide academic, career and personal counseling in English & Spanish to Cuesta College’s undocumented and DACA populations (in-person/virtual settings)• Collaborate and connect students and families with Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Students, United Farm Workers, Promotores SLO, and other external resources to provide career, personal, financial, and legal support to students impacted by immigration• Assist students with AB540, Dream Act, DACA, Cuesta Scholarship, grants, UC/CSU and TAG applications• Utilize Immigrants Rising, UC/CSU websites, California College Chancellor’s Office and university webinars to stay up-to-date on policies and resources that affect undocumented and DACA students Show less

Nursing and Pre-Health Counselor

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

• Provide academic and career counseling for pre-nursing, pre-health majors as well as Cuesta's general population• Create student educational plans (SEP) in DegreeWorks, following program specific prerequisites and requirements for California and out-of-state BSN,NP,PA,MD,OT,PT and other health and wellness career pathways• Evaluate and establish articulation for non-native and oversees nursing and allied health prerequisite coursework• Assist students in navigating and completing general and supplemental CSU,UC, California Community College and out-of-state BSN applications• Meet biweekly with the nursing program director to foster student success and ensure that Cuesta College's counseling department is up-to-date on Cuesta's ADN/RN and BSN bridge policies and requirements •Developed program maps for A.S. degrees in registered nurse, pre-nursing, licenced vocational nurse, psychiatric technician, paramedic, and medical assisting•Collaborated with instructional faculty from various areas of study to assist them in designing associate degrees and associate degrees for transfer program maps. In addition to assisting with degree mapping•Designed pre-health academic guides for nursing (BSN), nurse practitioner, allopathic medicine, physician assistant and physical therapy, based on the California Community College Guided Pathways model•Facilitate and coordinate pre-nursing information and academic advising workshops•Serve on Cuesta College's Nursing and Allied Health Committee Show less

EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

• Provide holistic and proactive academic, career and personal counseling to a diverse EOPS,CARE, CalWORKS, and foster youth population• Create comprehensive and abbreviated Student Educational Plans (SEP) for CTE,AA,AAT, CSU,UC and Certificate educational pathways in DegreeWorks• Evaluate and determine articulation of native and non-native transcripts/classes using Transfer Evaluation Systems (TES), CCC Transfer Counselor Website, Assist.org and other external resources• Facilitate and Co-Facilitate workshops on UC/CSU transfer, career exploration, student success, personal development, academic reinstatement and technology for counselors/student service professionals • Assist students with filling out FAFSA, Dream Act, Scholarship, CSU and UC applications• Collaborate with Admissions & Records, General Counseling, Disabled Students Program & Services, Financial Aid, Student Health Center, as well as off campus resources to coordinate services for students • Maintain clear and concise counseling notes through the use of SARS grid after each student contact or drop-in appointment • Founded and operate the Dreams Without Borders Scholarship that provides $1000 dollars to undocumented students every academic year Show less

Counseling Intern

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

•Advise students during drop-in appointments on class registration, comprehensive and abbreviated student educational plans, CSU, UC, and General Education requirements •Utilize technology such as Degree Works, SARS, Banner, and ASSIST as counseling and planning tools •Participate in high school outreach to provide students with information about CTE degrees, transfer pathways, and general academic information •Observe athletic and general counselors during 30-minute appointments and assist with developing SEPs Show less

Graduate Assistant - Safer

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

• Co-facilitated and redesigned Cal Poly’s six-week Men & Masculinity restorative justice program to serve students sanctioned for sexual misconduct• Taught Safer Leadership Training and facilitated conversations to create awareness of privilege, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class and socioeconomic status• Facilitated conversations about masculinity, gender socialization, sexual assault, healthy relationships, bystander intervention and decision-making • Established and facilitated Cal Poly’s first men’s group dedicated to ending sexual violence by discussing sexism and healthy masculinity • Founded, designed and planned “Manifest,” an art exhibit to unite men and women in the fight against gender-based violence• Presented to over 1,000 students, faculty, staff and parents on creating a campus community free of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking• Supervised 12 student assistants on campaigns such as Take Back the Night, It’s On Us, and on the Clothes Line Project• Designed graphics for educational materials including, T-shirts, pins, stickers and brochures• Received a nomination by the Dean of Students as an impactful campus leader Show less

Career Advisor

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

• Advise students of all majors on writing resumes and cover letters, searching for internships, interviewing, networking and career exploration• Co-facilitate a six-week major and career exploration career counseling group for first-year students• Assist with administering and interpreting career inventories such as MBTI and Values Card Sort• Use technology and social media such as LinkedIn, Portfolium, Big Interview, Focus2 and MustangJOBS as teaching and counseling tools• Shadow career counselors during appointments that address career exploration, labor market research, internships, salary negotiation and interview preparation• Work with student leaders and career counselors to plan the Cal Poly Senior Career Symposium• Created an eight-week career exploration group for nontraditional students, focusing on values, strengths, personality and fears Show less

Access Specialist Intern and Peer Mentor Coordinator

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

• Provide personal, academic and disability-related counseling to a small case load of students with learning, attentional, psychological, medical and mobility impairments• Coordinate a peer mentor program in which returning students help first-year students develop organizational, time management and independent living skills• Encourage student self-awareness in learning styles, goals, strengths and academic and career interests• Interpret clinical, medical and learning assessment documentation to provide students with the appropriate accommodations • Create and promote five peer mentor events per quarter that develop academic and relationship skills• Explain college and university policies and procedures to students• Maintain up-to-date, objective and accurate case notes • Promote campus-wide outreach and advocacy for students with disabilities• Use PeopleSoft to monitor students’ academic progress and personal health• Attend weekly staff meetings to keep up to date on FERPA, ADA and other university policies• Work with the director to create materials for university departments regarding emotional support and service animal policies Show less

Respondent Advisor

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

• Developed a three-hour restorative justice decision-making workshop for students cited for misconduct• Facilitated five pilot decision-making workshops for University Housing• Provide support to respondents of sexual misconduct under Executive Order 1095• Advise and counsel students during and after sexual misconduct investigations• Work with Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX investigator to ensure clarity of university procedures and policies• Explain and clarify university sexual misconduct policies, sanctions and hearing procedures Show less

Academic Coordinator for At-Risk Student-Athletes

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

• Facilitated weekly meetings with five student-athletes to construct and pursue feasible academic goals • Assisted students with educational planning to fit a demanding athletic schedule • Mentored freshman athletes to develop effective academic habits and time management skills• Promoted independent learning and accountability regarding academics• Maintained weekly case notes from individual student meetings

Career Advisor

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

•Assist Career Technical Education and transfer-bound students with resume and cover letter writing, job searching, interviewing, networking and establishing basic skills • Help students meet Student Success and Support Program goals through career planning • Guide students in exploring career pathways and personal interests • Develop and facilitate career workshops and resume clinics • Collaborate within department to create strategies that engage students in career development • Co-Created a Career Survival Guide targeted towards community college students Show less

Volunteer Spanish Interpreter

• 2012 - 2014

• Provided Spanish/English interpretation at clinic for healthcare professionals and patients • Advocated for non-English-speaking patients to ensure their proper care • Collaborated with director to establish a women’s cardiovascular education and screening program • Entered data into electronic medical record system regarding chief complaint, medical history, social history, discharge and follow-up instructions • Measured and documented vital signs • Provided Spanish/English interpretation at clinic for healthcare professionals and patients • Advocated for non-English-speaking patients to ensure their proper care • Collaborated with director to establish a women’s cardiovascular education and screening program • Entered data into electronic medical record system regarding chief complaint, medical history, social history, discharge and follow-up instructions • Measured and documented vital signs

Marketing Intern

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

• Collaborated with marketing director and creative team to develop visual and written content for website and blog. • Responsible for creating, researching and sharing content through social media; worked with Hootsuite to manage company’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. • Designed graphics to accompany fun language facts that were shared on Reddit, Dig, StumbleUpon, 9gag and other image and content sites. • Translated website content into Spanish. • Collaborated with marketing director and creative team to develop visual and written content for website and blog. • Responsible for creating, researching and sharing content through social media; worked with Hootsuite to manage company’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. • Designed graphics to accompany fun language facts that were shared on Reddit, Dig, StumbleUpon, 9gag and other image and content sites. • Translated website content into Spanish.

Marketing and Media Intern

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

• Official blogger for CIEE Chile website. • Responsible for taking, editing and submitting photographs for the CIEE catalog and website. • Consulted regularly with the Strategic Marketing Director to develop innovative strategies to advertise volunteering, studying and teaching abroad. • Official blogger for CIEE Chile website. • Responsible for taking, editing and submitting photographs for the CIEE catalog and website. • Consulted regularly with the Strategic Marketing Director to develop innovative strategies to advertise volunteering, studying and teaching abroad.

ESL Teacher

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

• Taught English to over 100 students in five grade levels • Created curriculum and lesson plans to develop speaking and listening skills for seven beginning English classes • Consulted weekly with the English department (k–12) to establish a more engaging English program • Implemented role playing and mock interviews to prepare students for debates and competitions • Introduced English-related extracurricular programs, including drama club and environmental awareness group • Taught English to over 100 students in five grade levels • Created curriculum and lesson plans to develop speaking and listening skills for seven beginning English classes • Consulted weekly with the English department (k–12) to establish a more engaging English program • Implemented role playing and mock interviews to prepare students for debates and competitions • Introduced English-related extracurricular programs, including drama club and environmental awareness group

Board Member & Director of Farmers' Market Sales

• Jan 2007 - Mar 2011

• Advocated for fair and sustainable wages for rural Nicaraguan coffee farming cooperatives • Traveled to Nicaragua to create a stronger relationship with farmers, facilitate conversations about future projects and ensure proper delivery of resources • Worked with board to raise $150,000 for projects supporting social, environmental and economic justice in Central and South America • Directed sales and assisted with marketing of fair-trade and organic coffee • Attended board meetings to discuss budget, prospective projects and non-profit policies Show less