Montely Wilson
Adjunct Counselor / Instructor at Los Angeles Southwest College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Change Management Foundations
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Communicating with Empathy
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Experience
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Los Angeles Southwest College
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Strategic Management Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Counselor / Instructor
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Oct 2013 - Present
Counseling duties include providing academic advisement to students with the goal of developing or enhancing student information and knowledge that is needed to make educated decisions about the future that includes helping students clarify values and goals by: 1) Developing an academic plan that takes into account personal needs and situation. 2) Monitoring progress. 3) Assisting in the understanding general education requirements in preparation for transfer to a 4-year institution. 4) Fostering understanding of Associate Degree and Certificate Programs that lead to advanced education. 5) Developing Student Education Plan (SEP) - also required to maintain eligibility for financial aid. 6) Evaluating previous coursework completed at other colleges/universities. 7) Interpreting articulation agreements with other colleges and universities. 8) Highlighting support services available on campus and the higher education community. 9) Clearing Prerequisites. Instruction duties include preparing course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts to deliver lectures to students on student success topics such as career pathway planning, time management, note-taking, test-taking, study techniques, etc. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers and maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks, and initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Show less
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Moreno Valley College
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Moreno Valley College
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Employment Placement Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Provided career services to students including job development, career mapping, job placement, job coaching, and follow-up as needed. As part of the interdisciplinary team, helped design and implement Individual Program Plans that will lead to placement of clients in the least restrictive supported employment option with a community-based employer. Responsible for the monitoring, documentation and programming of each individual transitioning into community employment placement and to ensure supported employment retention. Show less
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Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency
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Greater Los Angeles Area, CA
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Risk Management Analyst
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Mar 2007 - Apr 2010
Responsible for assisting insurance and risk manager serving multiple business units, the analyst has responsibility for the protection of the CRA assets by assisting in the administration of group insurance programs. As part of the Risk Management team, the position was directly responsible for managing certificates of insurance and surety bond programs, assisting with Workers’ Compensation claim management, and assisting with providing and advising contractual risk management matters with expertise pertaining to insurance and indemnification by providing technical guidance to others as appropriate. The Analyst is responsible for exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. •Respond to insurance and risk management inquiries •Effectively interact with all levels of corporate personnel, as well as both internal and external customers, including brokers, attorneys, insurance carriers and other business partners •Timely and accurately track, coordinate and facilitate a variety of time sensitive projects and requests relating to the administration of various risk management functions and policies. •Specifically manages the following functions: Certificates of insurance Maintaining and managing certificates of insurance database and program. Maintaining and preparing certificates of insurance functions. Responding to certificates of insurance requests on a timely manner. Show less
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Los Angeles Youth Opportunity Movement - Community Development
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Community Development Departament - Los Angeles, CA
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Youth Development Specialist
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2007
Coordinated and monitored the assessment, planning process and follow-up for each case-load member and served as an advocate and liaison for, and on behalf of those youth members. Essential duties and functions included participating in assessing, evaluating and planning enrollment, and revising documentation to include completion of pathways. Ensuring these documents are accurate and submitted timely as per organization policy and procedures. Identifying and communicating significant gaps and or changes in member data to appropriate team members responsible for coordination of all member services, to include at minimum monthly/weekly case management reviews with supervisor, and ensuring all members complete their individual/student plan. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2011
University of the Rockies
MA Psychology, Conflict Resolution and Mediation -
1997 - 1999
Loyola Marymount University
BA, Communications -
1995 - 1997
Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts/Journalism
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