Experience

Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2015 - Present

  Organized the identification, placement, and reporting of students eligible for Special Education, Gifted and Talented Education, and Master Plan Program for English Learners as assigned. Maintains accurate records documenting student progress towards graduation such as mini-cums, grad checks, and Individualized Graduation Plans; assists in the preparation of information for entry on student cumulative records; analyzes data relevant to student needs.Experience and knowledge in developing master schedule based on the needs of the school. Use District data systems to collect and analyze data (includes standardized test results) relative to attendance, behavior, and achievement, and communicates the assessment results to students, parents, and teachers.Collaborate with administration in the development of a grade level specific Advisory curriculum focusing on Social Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset, College and Career through the Naviance platform. Analyze data relating to students receiving D’s and F’s in core classes to develop and manage a Credit Recovery program.Facilitate MTSS intervention based on student grades, attendance & behavioral referrals.Coordinated the partnership between HArts Academy and Los Angeles Trade Technical College to provide General Education classes through AB 288, Los Unified School District and Los Angeles Community College District College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement.Increased on-time graduation rate by 12%.Co-Coordinator of the Black Student Achievement Plan to support the black student population by creating an environment that holds and maintains a safe space to empower Black students to attain high achievement, high academic performance, achieve social-emotional awareness, and positive cultural identity through mentorship.Oversee School Counseling Interns from various programs each semester. Show less

• • Aug 2015 - Present

  Provide academic advising and support services such as small group meetings informing student-athletes about NCAA-approved courses, core course requirements, SAT/ACT testing, and GPA sliding scale. Create 40-55 student athletes’ NCAA eligibility plans through individual meetings. Monitor the academic progress towards graduation and NCAA compliance of 40-55 student-athletes.Coordinated and hosted Annual Cash for College workshops. Facilitate monthly workshops with parents around issues related to students’ college and career preparation such as Parent and Student College Nights, Financial Aid Night, and College Guest Speaker events.Develop and coordinated career readiness events, such as a Career Exploration Guest Speaker series, Virtual Career Fair, resume coaching and career networking workshops and mock-interview workshops.Developed the College and Career Center through one-on-one meetings with all grade levels, assisting students with post-high school plans, college applications, financial aid, testing requirements, and college admission presentations.Responsible for the coordination and the administration of PSAT 9/10, PSAT NMSQT, SAT School Day, and Advance Placement Exams Show less

• • Aug 2015 - Present

  Articulates with feeder schools and assists with the development of transition programs to support student successful student matriculation between grades and school levels.Coordinated information nights and Open House Nights for prospective students and families.



Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Directs the replication of the College Bound Program in other Boys & Girls Clubs within Los Angeles County, State-wide and nationally. Works directly with the College Bound replication coordinators at each of these Clubs and develops an implementation and support plan to assure the best possibility of a successful replication of the program as well as its continued growth and impact within these organizations and communities. Present on the College Bound program when necessary to fully explain College Bound and communicate the need for their full commitment including proper resource support to maximize the opportunity for successful implementation and growth. Training various Boys and Girls Clubs on the program components as well as host workshops based on Financial Aid, College Application process, etc. Show less

• • Jul 2010 - Aug 2013

  Provide one-on-one intensive case management to advise and assist the member with a high school graduation plan, the college application process, testing requirements and to apply for and evaluate financial aid plans. Create and implement weekly College Bound workshops that build the members co-curricular profile, identifying careers and majors, understanding the A-G College Requirements, selecting colleges, preparing for college tests, applying to college, and applying for financial aid and scholarships. Created and implemented various programs that expand the knowledge of the members such as: financial literacy, career preparedness and writing workshops. Build and maintain relationships with parents, individual colleges, high school personnel, and other outside agencies. Participate in annual educational enrichment conferences such as: CSU Counselor Conference, UC Counselor Conference, EdFund Conference Show less

• • Apr 2010 - Aug 2013

  Prepare youth for success by planning and overseeing the administration of designated teen programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes. Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission. Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members. Create and maintain teen program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure the evaluation of Club social recreation programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity. Show less

• • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

  Track academic progress and note the classes needed to meet the curriculum requirements of the University of California, California State, and community college systems. Guide the member through application and testing procedures, provide academic tutoring, assist with financial aid applications. Encourage the member on the importance of becoming the well-rounded student by participating in various community service projects, volunteer and cultural activities.

• • Nov 2006 - Sep 2007

  Coordinated daily homework assistance for members. Assured that all members sign in when coming into the program area. Assisted in the preparation of the learning center for the day’s activities and special programs. Promote and stimulate program participation



Richard Henry Dana Middle School

• School Counseling Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Consult and collaborate with school counselor and Healthy Start Coordinator with the development of individualized plans for students experiencing difficulties. Identified support resources, provided referrals and collaborated with outside agencies while monitoring ongoing progress. Intervene and held student/parent meetings for those students who are habitually truant while organizing the proper documents needed in order to begin the Student Attendance Review Board process. Work with Assistant Principal, Counselor, School Psychologist, Special Education Coordinator and other counselors as it pertained to students Individual Educational Plan meetings. Facilitated small counseling groups for students who are considered habitually truant to promote school attendance through a series of sessions focusing on coping skills, stress management and problem solving techniques. Show less



Port of Los Angeles High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College/Academic Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  Assist with high school counselor in the area of academics and college counseling. Ensure the success of high school through individual meetings to track the progress of students. Assist with the development of the college center through one-on-one meetings with seniors. Establish a post high school plan with seniors by assisting them with college application, financial aid and testing requirements. Participate in the development of parent meetings and parent outreach. Assist with high school counselor in the area of academics and college counseling. Ensure the success of high school through individual meetings to track the progress of students. Assist with the development of the college center through one-on-one meetings with seniors. Establish a post high school plan with seniors by assisting them with college application, financial aid and testing requirements. Participate in the development of parent meetings and parent outreach.



Marymount California University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Academic Advising and Career Development Graduate Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Assist with program planning and coordination and meets individually with students to provide supplemental advising support. Also discuss with students about their academic and career goals by setting short and long term strategies for understanding and achieving these goals. Assist with program planning and coordination and meets individually with students to provide supplemental advising support. Also discuss with students about their academic and career goals by setting short and long term strategies for understanding and achieving these goals.



Nehita Inc

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relation/Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Assisted in the process of creating a press kit for Nehita which is a high-end jewelry company. Create and maintain press release for upcoming stories, press and events. Also assisted in marketing the Nehita design's, press and celebrities through varies social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Assisted in the process of creating a press kit for Nehita which is a high-end jewelry company. Create and maintain press release for upcoming stories, press and events. Also assisted in marketing the Nehita design's, press and celebrities through varies social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.



LuxEco Living

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations/Marketing Assistant

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assisted in the process of creating a press kit for LuxEco Living magazine. Create and maintain press release for upcoming stories, webisodies, and interviews. Also assisted in marketing the LuxEco Living content through varies social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Assisted in the process of creating a press kit for LuxEco Living magazine. Create and maintain press release for upcoming stories, webisodies, and interviews. Also assisted in marketing the LuxEco Living content through varies social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.