Sze Ki "Marissa" Liu, M.S.C.
CTE Counselor/Counseling Faculty at West Hills College Lemoore- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese (Traditional) Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese (Simplified) Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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West Hills College Lemoore
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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CTE Counselor/Counseling Faculty
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Aug 2023 - Present
Expand CTE students’ potential and lead them to employment or pursue higher education, and continue to build strong partnerships with the community.
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Adjunct Counselor/Evaluator
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including academic, career, personal, transfer, and financial aid counseling. Develop appropriate comprehensive student educational plans for associate degrees and certificates programs. Assist students with college procedures and policies including registration, student petitions – probations & reinstatement petitions, AB 705 regulation, graduation requirements for Associate degrees and Transfer degrees (ADT), CSU/UC transfer… Show more Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including academic, career, personal, transfer, and financial aid counseling. Develop appropriate comprehensive student educational plans for associate degrees and certificates programs. Assist students with college procedures and policies including registration, student petitions – probations & reinstatement petitions, AB 705 regulation, graduation requirements for Associate degrees and Transfer degrees (ADT), CSU/UC transfer applications/ requirements, career exploration/ assessments. Evaluate over 2000 college transcripts to determine transferable credits through TES/ ASSIST/ College Source/Transferology. Review over 600 graduation applications for degrees/certificates graduate eligibility with degree audits per semester. Determine over 400 nursing applications for the nursing program with the Allied Health counseling faculty. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to improve instructional programs and student success initiatives. Review data on student success and achievement with Civitas and Tableau to provide student support and counseling services. Provide intentional case-management services to students and perform follow-up services with Early Alert responses to connect students with campus resources referrals – tutorial services, supplemental instruction (SI) sessions, or mental health counseling. Work with faculty to implement the Guided Pathways model – Strong Framework aligns with the onboarding process, academic pathways, student retention/ involvement, and student completion/ transfer to four-year institution support. Serve as an advocate for low-income and underrepresented students with specialized counseling services and basic needs resources referrals – food pantry, technology checkout, CalFresh, emergency funds, or wellness counseling services.
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Academic Advising Specialist II
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
Provided academic advising, career assessment, and educational planning (Student Educational Plans) to students. Assisted students in the onboarding and matriculation process: admissions, placement, orientation, counseling pre-evaluated college transcripts, and transfer CSU Apply /UC (TAG) applications. Counseled students with personal concerns and provide appropriate psychological counseling referrals- DRAW with follow-ups. Interpreted multiple measures along with High School… Show more Provided academic advising, career assessment, and educational planning (Student Educational Plans) to students. Assisted students in the onboarding and matriculation process: admissions, placement, orientation, counseling pre-evaluated college transcripts, and transfer CSU Apply /UC (TAG) applications. Counseled students with personal concerns and provide appropriate psychological counseling referrals- DRAW with follow-ups. Interpreted multiple measures along with High School transcripts under AB 705 regulation. Evaluated over 2000 in-state, out-of-state, and foreign college transcripts and transferable coursework through TES/ Assist.org. Reviewed a high amount of nursing applications and graduation applications with degree audits per semester. Administered Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) options such as Credit by Exam, Military credits (ACE), Advanced Placement Exam (AP), CLEP, IB exam, Portfolio Assessment, and 2+2 Articulation practices. Served as a dual enrollment advisor to work with feeder high schools and students from 7th – 12th grades with academic college preparation; assisted high school counselors with the dual enrollment application process. Conducted group presentations, student success workshops, transfer CSU/UC application workshops with diverse populations: work adults & high-school students. Advocated students to participate in student engagement activities: student life events and community services -Eagle Panty. Analyzed student enrollment data (FTE) and reports to facilitate student recruitment events. Communicated effectively with students, staff, and faculty daily by answering questions via email, phone, chat, or Zoom to ensure to deliver high-quality customer services and experience to them.
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Student Services Technician
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Assisted students with technical help: Student portal, Canvas, college web site, National Clearing House, CCC Apply & CSU Apply. Directed students to related services programs/resources: Financial Aid/ DSPS/ EOPS/Veterans Center/ Tutorial center/ASG, etc. Processed admissions applications/ residency/ student registration/ student petitions/ dual enrollment with the Colleague system. Issued official transcripts, enrollment verification, and student ID cards. Maintained… Show more Assisted students with technical help: Student portal, Canvas, college web site, National Clearing House, CCC Apply & CSU Apply. Directed students to related services programs/resources: Financial Aid/ DSPS/ EOPS/Veterans Center/ Tutorial center/ASG, etc. Processed admissions applications/ residency/ student registration/ student petitions/ dual enrollment with the Colleague system. Issued official transcripts, enrollment verification, and student ID cards. Maintained records of student attendance, instructor drops, and grades under FERPA regulations to ensure a high level of confidentiality for students. And uploaded student documentation to Onbase records management system on a timely basis. Reviewed students’ external transcripts to clear their course pre-requisite requirements in Datatel for registration. Guided students through the registration process including scheduling and registering classes through the student portal. Contributed to developing student services guides, student success team orientations, student workshops, and outreach events. Served as a point of contact with high school counselors/students for the dual enrollment process. Coached student workers with duties performance and created trainee handbook for training purposes. Handled cashier duties to collect tuition payments/ student fee at the counter.
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Reedley College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Counselor
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2023
Provide counseling for personal, career, transfer, and all academic matters via in-person, zoom, and phone appointments. Create comprehensive student educational plans (SEPs) to support student success and completion among different pathways. Assist students with academic probation and reinstatement status; follow up early alert with students; and review student petitions for course repetition, overload units, academic renewal, graduation, and CSU / IGETC certifications eligibility.… Show more Provide counseling for personal, career, transfer, and all academic matters via in-person, zoom, and phone appointments. Create comprehensive student educational plans (SEPs) to support student success and completion among different pathways. Assist students with academic probation and reinstatement status; follow up early alert with students; and review student petitions for course repetition, overload units, academic renewal, graduation, and CSU / IGETC certifications eligibility. Utilize district information management system -Colleague by Ellucian and district student information management system - Starfish to provide counseling assistance, Early-Alert follow-ups with Flags, Kudos, and Referrals to communicate students and student services team to support students’ needs. Participate and assist with the preparation of the counseling program review by using eLumen, student learning outcomes, service area outcomes, evaluation, and data analysis. Attend Counseling Learning Area (CLA) meetings and CSU/UC transfer conferences/ training regularly. Administer the Degrees When Due project (IHEP) to increase student attainment and close equity gaps in adult education. Work collaboratively with evaluators and A&R staff on transcript evaluations and degree audits for graduation applications. Show less Provide counseling for personal, career, transfer, and all academic matters via in-person, zoom, and phone appointments. Create comprehensive student educational plans (SEPs) to support student success and completion among different pathways. Assist students with academic probation and reinstatement status; follow up early alert with students; and review student petitions for course repetition, overload units, academic renewal, graduation, and CSU / IGETC certifications eligibility.… Show more Provide counseling for personal, career, transfer, and all academic matters via in-person, zoom, and phone appointments. Create comprehensive student educational plans (SEPs) to support student success and completion among different pathways. Assist students with academic probation and reinstatement status; follow up early alert with students; and review student petitions for course repetition, overload units, academic renewal, graduation, and CSU / IGETC certifications eligibility. Utilize district information management system -Colleague by Ellucian and district student information management system - Starfish to provide counseling assistance, Early-Alert follow-ups with Flags, Kudos, and Referrals to communicate students and student services team to support students’ needs. Participate and assist with the preparation of the counseling program review by using eLumen, student learning outcomes, service area outcomes, evaluation, and data analysis. Attend Counseling Learning Area (CLA) meetings and CSU/UC transfer conferences/ training regularly. Administer the Degrees When Due project (IHEP) to increase student attainment and close equity gaps in adult education. Work collaboratively with evaluators and A&R staff on transcript evaluations and degree audits for graduation applications. Show less
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West Hills College Coalinga
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tutor/ Library Assistant
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
Performed tutorial services for academics students in Lower GE areas Prepared English conversational partner program services Assisted students with check in/out materials and provide basic computer skills Designed monthly-holiday display Processed new materials such as book collections, DVD and textbooks Managed library LibGuides, library catalog database through WorldCat Catalog System Performed tutorial services for academics students in Lower GE areas Prepared English conversational partner program services Assisted students with check in/out materials and provide basic computer skills Designed monthly-holiday display Processed new materials such as book collections, DVD and textbooks Managed library LibGuides, library catalog database through WorldCat Catalog System
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MathConcept Education
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Hong Kong
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Center Manager/ Senior Mathematics Instructor
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2015
Created curriculum to meet students’ needs and provided input to strategic teaching plans. Collaborated with the center director by handling administrative duties such as staff payroll, student enrollment procedure, tuition fees, record keeping, and class schedules. Interviewed candidates monthly, provided training to support and supervise a team of 5 committed tutors. Managed the center operation budget and monitored the revenue budget, expense reports, and cash advances. … Show more Created curriculum to meet students’ needs and provided input to strategic teaching plans. Collaborated with the center director by handling administrative duties such as staff payroll, student enrollment procedure, tuition fees, record keeping, and class schedules. Interviewed candidates monthly, provided training to support and supervise a team of 5 committed tutors. Managed the center operation budget and monitored the revenue budget, expense reports, and cash advances. Provided training support and supervised a team of 5 committed tutors. Executed marketing decisions and selling strategies/ promotions at the headquarter office. Taught Math concepts and mathematics problem-solving skills for over 100 K-12 students. Communicated with parents about academic advice and progress reports of their children. Show less Created curriculum to meet students’ needs and provided input to strategic teaching plans. Collaborated with the center director by handling administrative duties such as staff payroll, student enrollment procedure, tuition fees, record keeping, and class schedules. Interviewed candidates monthly, provided training to support and supervise a team of 5 committed tutors. Managed the center operation budget and monitored the revenue budget, expense reports, and cash advances. … Show more Created curriculum to meet students’ needs and provided input to strategic teaching plans. Collaborated with the center director by handling administrative duties such as staff payroll, student enrollment procedure, tuition fees, record keeping, and class schedules. Interviewed candidates monthly, provided training to support and supervise a team of 5 committed tutors. Managed the center operation budget and monitored the revenue budget, expense reports, and cash advances. Provided training support and supervised a team of 5 committed tutors. Executed marketing decisions and selling strategies/ promotions at the headquarter office. Taught Math concepts and mathematics problem-solving skills for over 100 K-12 students. Communicated with parents about academic advice and progress reports of their children. Show less
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West Hills College Coalinga
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Students Support Service Program Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Developed and coordinated students tutorial services Evaluated students’ progress reports and provided academic advice for students Performed tutorial services for academics students in Mathematics
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International Students Program Secretary
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Offered interpretation services in Cantonese/Chinese for international students. Processed students’ applications for computerized record-keeping systems. Conducted program orientations and managed field trips for students. Organized international student program events, activities schedules, and data reports. Handled public relations: answer, screen, and refer inquiries electronically and in person. Assisted international students’ needs and problems.
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Library Tutor and Assistant
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2011
Performed tutorial services for academics students in Lower GE areas Prepared English conversational partner program services Assisted students with check in/out materials and provide basic computer skills Designed monthly-holiday display Processed new materials such as book collections, DVD and textbooks Managed library LibGuides, library catalog database through WorldCat Catalog System
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Wild Water Adventure Park
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Department Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Coordinated Facebook and social media advertising Organized promotion events Performed data entry tasks daily Provided customer services by phone and emails Coordinated Facebook and social media advertising Organized promotion events Performed data entry tasks daily Provided customer services by phone and emails
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La Tapatia Tortilleria Inc
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Department Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Worked as an interpreter in Cantonese/ Mandarin with Chinese customers Organized promotion events Obtained quality control procedure skills and presentational skills Worked as an interpreter in Cantonese/ Mandarin with Chinese customers Organized promotion events Obtained quality control procedure skills and presentational skills
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West Hills Community College District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Department Intern
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Planned and coordinated “Dedication of Wellness Center” event Developed media relations Organized event procedures and materials Planned and coordinated “Dedication of Wellness Center” event Developed media relations Organized event procedures and materials
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Education
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California State University, Fresno
Master of Science - MS, in Counseling - option in Student Affairs and College Counseling -
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
West Hills College Coalinga
Transfer to CSU Fresno, Business Administration and Management, General