Rebekah Blonshine, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success at Compton College- Claim this Profile
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Introduction to Teaching in Canvas
Los Angeles Community College DistrictApr, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Compton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dean of Student Success
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Jun 2019 - Present
Work with faculty and staff from Academic Strategies, Communication Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts and Humanities, Learning Resources, and the Library to foster an environment of student learning and success. Under the direction of the Vice President of Compton College, plan, organize, and direct the operations of a major instructional division that includes academic support programs; provide leadership for the Center’s student success programs and services to deliver an integrated instructional program that includes basic skills, academic and occupational education, and transfer courses and meets the diverse needs of the students and community; administer, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned academic and support personnel; evaluate educational programs, courses and services that are related to student success. Show less
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Adjunct EOPS Counselor and Welcome Center Counselor
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Aug 2015 - Present
• Provide academic, career, and personal counseling for students enrolled in the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) including CARE, DSPS, ESL, immigrant, Foster Youth, low-income, and other at-risk students and educationally disadvantaged students. • Develop, update, and maintain accurate electronic educational plans and counseling records for students on assigned caseload in accordance with state mandates. • Review EOPS Student Mutual Responsibility contract with student during initial counseling session. Maintain ongoing contact with students assigned to caseload by conducting a minimum of three counseling contacts per semester with each student. • Worked for two years part-time in the Bridges to Success Welcome Center providing students with on-boarding assistance, abbreviated education plans, pathway information, and referrals to other student services. Show less
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Adjunct Instructor Sociology
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Aug 2016 - 2021
Sociology 1 - Intro to Sociology and Sociology 2 - American Social Programs
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct DSW Capstone Faculty Advisor -
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May 2018 - 2020
• Provide conceptualization and support related to the completion of the final Doctor of Social Work Capstone project. • Provide direct mentorship and feedback beyond what is received through course curriculum- serve as a motivator and supporter of students as they progress• Keep students on track in the development of capstone projects and facilitate the structure of work groups among DSW students. • Serve as a member of the capstone evaluation team- evaluate required elements for success completion of capstone. Show less
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Program Director
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2019
Served as director for two federally funded pre-college program grants, which serve low-income first generation high school students. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising program staff, developing and executing program plans to meet objectives. Manage files, databases, and program budget in addition to leading fundraising efforts. Develop relationships with key campus departments in STEM as well as in the industry to provide opportunities for students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Show less
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Senior Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator - TRiO Upward Bound South Central LA
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
University of Southern California TRiO Upward Bound South Los AngelesServed as an Academic Advisor for low-income first generation students. Hired summer program staff and instructors, planned college campus tours and cultural trips, managed files and databases.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Advisor for Student Support Services (TRiO SSS)
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2008 - 2009
Worked as an academic advisor to student in the TRiO Student Support Services program which served low income first generation college students. Served as a course instructor for freshman seminar courses focused on helping low income first generation students adapt to the first year in college. Worked as an academic advisor to student in the TRiO Student Support Services program which served low income first generation college students. Served as a course instructor for freshman seminar courses focused on helping low income first generation students adapt to the first year in college.
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator for Student Diversity Services
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2008
Ran two large-scale student diversity programs: the DiversiKey Certificate program and the Learning Through Experience and Awareness in Diversity (LEAD) Peer Mentor Program. Developed and executed a four-part diversity training for faculty and staff entitled the "Diversity at Work" series. Planned the MLK symposium including development of workshops, partnering with university programs and departments for events and sponsorship, securing presenters, and contracting keynote speakers. Worked weekly with the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program to assist in retention efforts for STEM underrepresented students through advising, program development, and research projects with faculty. Show less
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Children's Protective Services Specialist
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Jul 2002 - Dec 2005
• Investigated serious cases of child abuse and neglect using forensic interviewing protocol; made referrals for individual therapy and wrote treatment plans for clients. • Worked with foster care case management to ensure children were provided appropriate services • Worked with law enforcement, medical professionals, and family court officials. Wrote court petitions, and managed files and database systems. • Investigated serious cases of child abuse and neglect using forensic interviewing protocol; made referrals for individual therapy and wrote treatment plans for clients. • Worked with foster care case management to ensure children were provided appropriate services • Worked with law enforcement, medical professionals, and family court officials. Wrote court petitions, and managed files and database systems.
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Education
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2009 - 2013
University of Southern California
Ed.D, Educational Leadership -
2000 - 2002
University of Michigan
Masters, Social Work -
1996 - 2000
University of Michigan
BA, Psychology
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