Zada Chio-Gallardo
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Tonya Elijio
Zada is a great employer. She is very empathic, hardworking, and sweet. She will help you with any questions you have about work, life or anything honestly. I loved working with her.
Eloy Lopez III
Zada Chio-Gallardo brings valuable professional experience that will benefit any institution of higher education. While working on an assessment project at USC, she stood out as a resourceful leader that takes initiative, has a keen skill in persuasive public speaking, and performs tasks with diligence. Her specialities in Urban Education, Retention, and Academic Advising provided hands-on insight on tackling issues in institutional governance, organizational change, and program assessment. Most importantly, Zada warm nature, and down-to-earth personality provides her strengths that builds rapport with students, especially those who identify as first generation and dreamers.
Tonya Elijio
Zada is a great employer. She is very empathic, hardworking, and sweet. She will help you with any questions you have about work, life or anything honestly. I loved working with her.
Eloy Lopez III
Zada Chio-Gallardo brings valuable professional experience that will benefit any institution of higher education. While working on an assessment project at USC, she stood out as a resourceful leader that takes initiative, has a keen skill in persuasive public speaking, and performs tasks with diligence. Her specialities in Urban Education, Retention, and Academic Advising provided hands-on insight on tackling issues in institutional governance, organizational change, and program assessment. Most importantly, Zada warm nature, and down-to-earth personality provides her strengths that builds rapport with students, especially those who identify as first generation and dreamers.
Tonya Elijio
Zada is a great employer. She is very empathic, hardworking, and sweet. She will help you with any questions you have about work, life or anything honestly. I loved working with her.
Eloy Lopez III
Zada Chio-Gallardo brings valuable professional experience that will benefit any institution of higher education. While working on an assessment project at USC, she stood out as a resourceful leader that takes initiative, has a keen skill in persuasive public speaking, and performs tasks with diligence. Her specialities in Urban Education, Retention, and Academic Advising provided hands-on insight on tackling issues in institutional governance, organizational change, and program assessment. Most importantly, Zada warm nature, and down-to-earth personality provides her strengths that builds rapport with students, especially those who identify as first generation and dreamers.
Tonya Elijio
Zada is a great employer. She is very empathic, hardworking, and sweet. She will help you with any questions you have about work, life or anything honestly. I loved working with her.
Eloy Lopez III
Zada Chio-Gallardo brings valuable professional experience that will benefit any institution of higher education. While working on an assessment project at USC, she stood out as a resourceful leader that takes initiative, has a keen skill in persuasive public speaking, and performs tasks with diligence. Her specialities in Urban Education, Retention, and Academic Advising provided hands-on insight on tackling issues in institutional governance, organizational change, and program assessment. Most importantly, Zada warm nature, and down-to-earth personality provides her strengths that builds rapport with students, especially those who identify as first generation and dreamers.
Experience
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USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Academic Advisor
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May 2022 - Present
Senior Academic Advisor provides leadership in departmental initiatives and programs, reports to the Senior Associate Director of Academic Advisement & Civic Engagement. •Provide mandatory academic advisement to undergraduate students enrolled within the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism•Develop and lead programs that support student success, including unique, curated programming for students that support a sense of belonging and community.•Serve on Annenberg’s Health and Wellness committee, providing insights on programming and resources to support the mental and physical wellbeing of Annenberg students.•Support students in their learning and understanding of the university support services and make student referrals as appropriate to campus partners.
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University of Southern California - Leventhal School of Accounting
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Advisor
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Jan 2019 - May 2022
Advisement/Counseling•Advised declared and prospective undergraduate accounting students on matters of campus policies, petitions and appeals, curriculum, educational/course planning, degree requirements, CA CPA exam/licensing requirements, and internship/career opportunities.•Counseled students with academic, administrative or personal challenges and referred students to appropriate campus resources and student services offices•Maintained accounting undergraduate students' records on the University Advisement Database, Student Information System, the Student Academic Record System report •Evaluated incoming Marshall transfer student credit for USC Business/Accounting degree equivalency •Tracked student degree progress concerns and update students on degree progress, provide mandatory advising, provide counseling to resolve NREG, LOA, and At Risk Midterm Grade concerns. Student Programs/Events•Directed the Leventhal Transfer Program (LTP) including developing program mission statement, student learning outcomes, & assessment.•Developed the Leventhal Success Mentorship Program (LSMP) designed to foster community and belonging for new accounting students through community events connecting students, faculty, and staff. •Assisted with Marshall/Leventhal events such as orientation, networking events, the annual scholarship, and commencement•Collaborated with campus partners to create academic/career readiness workshops for incoming and new accounting studentsProject Management•Co-created the Leventhal Emergency Assistance Fund Application process & developed the application form via Qualtrics•Managed Grade Change and IN Grade completion for the undergraduate department at Leventhal, by counselling students, faculty, and staff through the appropriate steps and processes.in collaboration with the USC Grades Department.
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
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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
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2018
•Facilitated Summer Bridge presentations to my cohort of 150 incoming freshmen•Advised first year experience students on GE & graduation requirements•Developed educational plans with first year and continuing students•Created & implement Peer Mentoring curriculum for training & professional development of paraprofessional Peer Mentors who provide guidance, support, and role modeling to first-year college students under supervision of Academic Advising staff•Managed three peer mentors and supervise them in their roles as they support 40 students•Facilitated group advising & academic workshops to 30-60 first and second year students •Supervised graduate intern(s) projects and provide guidance and direction as outlined in their intern contracts
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EOP & ETE Graduate Intern Advisor
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
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Arc After School & Experiential Education
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Site Coordinator
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office of Campus Life, Intern
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
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Peer Advise Leader
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
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Education
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2022 - 2023
University of Southern California
Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
2013 - 2015
University of Southern California
Masters of Education, Educational Counseling -
2006 - 2010
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Art, Latin American & Latino Studies, Focus: Urban Education
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