Experience

Northwest Vista College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor College Success 0170

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  Teach freshman student success course and provide students with college resources information, time management skills, learning styles techniques, critical thinking skills and career exploration opportunities.

• Foundations of Excellence Task Force Liaison

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Organize, monitor, and act as the primary conduit for the comprehensive, externally guided self-study of the first year experience and channel information to and from the John Gardner Institute. .

• Educational Skills Specialist II

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Work with the Project Director in implementing a systematic series of activities that enhance faculty development, create thematic learning communities, and generate faculty advising.



Palo Alto College

• Project Manager of College Connections Program

  • Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

  In partnership with the local independent school districts, this program is designed to assist high school seniors transition into higher education as part of the Closing the Gaps initiative. Coordinated site visits to the 11 target high schools (over 4,000 high school seniors) and implement the five phases of the program; Orientation, Application, Testing, Financial Aid applications, and Advising/Registration

• Student Success Professional

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2010

  Worked as an outreach specialist on the College Connections 2+2 Grant and coordinated site visits to high schools in service area as specified by the grant. Assisted students with completing the college admissions application, testing, and financial aid.



The University of Texas at San Antonio

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admin. Associate- College of Sciences Dean's Office

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2010



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director - University Outreach RGV Chapter

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

  Scheduled and conducted college preparatory student meetings at target schools and occasionally non-target schools and community organizations. Assisted in planning and implementing academic and enrichment programs, field trips, and recognition events for enrolled participants. Coordinated the Jumpstart Summer Program University Outreach freshman which entailed reviewing applications, collecting parental release forms, hiring educational staff, and coordinating educational excursions. Scheduled and conducted college preparatory student meetings at target schools and occasionally non-target schools and community organizations. Assisted in planning and implementing academic and enrichment programs, field trips, and recognition events for enrolled participants. Coordinated the Jumpstart Summer Program University Outreach freshman which entailed reviewing applications, collecting parental release forms, hiring educational staff, and coordinating educational excursions.