Associate Director of Career Advising at Roseman University - College of Medicine (2025-03 – Present)
- Lead career advising initiatives to support medical students in exploring specialties, preparing for residency, and achieving long-term professional goals.
- Design and facilitate workshops on specialty choice, CV development, personal statements, and interview skills tailored to the residency application process.
- Collaborate with faculty and student affairs to integrate career development into the medical education curriculum.
- Develop course content for professional specialty choices and readiness for residencies, and helping students develop their profession
- Teach and facilitate a professional career development course (MED 3000) designed to prepare medical students for career planning, professional identity development, and the transition from medical school to residency.
- Integrate the Canvas and Careers in Medicine platforms to deliver career-readiness modules, monitor student progress, and provide individualized feedback, teaching students through Careers in Medicine.
- Support the Office of Admissions by interviewing prospective medical students, scoring entry evaluations, and contributing to the admissions selection process.
- Screen and assess prospective students' academic, professional, and career readiness to identify strengths, areas for development, and potential barriers to successfully pursuing medical education.
Student Academic Advisor III at University of California - Merced (2023-09 – 2025-03)
- Provided academic advising services to 500+ undergraduate students in the School of Engineering through in-person, virtual (Zoom), email, and phone appointments to ensure individualized academic support and success.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans using MyDegreePath, interpreting degree requirements, and navigating their engineering major effectively.
- Served as the lead Bioengineering Advisor and faculty assistant, collaborating with faculty and campus departments to support student retention, address academic challenges, and enhance the overall educational experience.
- Monitored student performance through mid-semester grade reports; implemented intervention strategies for students at risk of failing, including requiring completion of a Canvas-based success course and conducting progress check-ins to assess improvement and accountability.
- Led initiatives to enhance student engagement, including peer mentoring programs, student advisory boards, and collaborations with the Career Services Center to facilitate internships and co-op placements.
- Organized orientation sessions to assist second-year students in transitioning smoothly and connecting with available academic and campus resources.
Academic Advisor II at California State University - Bakersfield (2023-03 – 2023-09)
- Managed a caseload of 400+ undergraduate School of Business (BPA) students, providing personalized academic course planning, enrollment, prerequisites, scheduling holds, and degree requirements through in-person meetings, Zoom sessions, email, and phone appointments to support student success.
- Provided undergraduate business students with academic guidance on enrollment, program prerequisites, and course scheduling.
- Participated in outreach initiatives and presented during new student orientation events to facilitate a smooth transition for transfer and first-time students.
- Served as the California Promise Pledge Advisor, conducting outreach to eligible students (2-year transfer or 4-year first-time freshmen), developing academic success plans, assessing progress, and connecting students with campus resources.
- Advised students in the Male Success Initiative, focusing on retention, academic achievement, and leadership development for Business and Public Administration majors.
- Trained and onboarded new academic advisors, ensuring their proficiency in university policies, advising best practices, student systems, and effective student support strategies.
Academic and Finance Advisor II at National University - Remote (2021-04 – 2023-03)
- Managed a caseload of 400+ students across graduate programs for the School of Business, providing individualized academic and financial advising on course planning, scheduling (adds, drops, withdrawals), degree requirements, prerequisites, holds, enrollment issues, and financial aid through email and phone appointments to support student success.
- Advised prospective and current students on grants, scholarships, and financial aid options, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Finalized student financial plans in accordance with institutional policies and federal/state guidelines for awarding aid.
- Served on a cross-departmental call queue, assisting students from all schools and departments nationwide, ensuring consistent and high-quality support for all students.
- Functioned as a peer coach, mentoring newer advisors on student case management, enrollment processes, and best practices in academic advising.
- Designed and implemented system-wide communication initiatives to improve collaboration between departments, enhancing overall student support services.
Academic Counseling Assistant at Merced County Office of Education (2019-10 – 2021-04)
- Analyzed student performance data to assess the effectiveness of counseling programs and implemented targeted improvements to enhance student outcomes.
- Collaborated with program directors to ensure qualifying Migrant Education Program students were on track to graduate and meet A–G college admission requirements.
- Supported senior migrant students through every stage of the college application process, including application submissions, scholarship and admissions essays, and individualized career guidance.
- Built strong, trusted relationships with students and parents to foster personal, academic, and professional growth.
- Assisted lead directors in delivering academic advising and instructional support to address individual student needs and educational goals.
- Taught high school-level courses in English, History, Math, and Science through Cyber High, helping students recover credits, strengthen foundational knowledge, and stay on track for timely graduation.
Bilingual Tutor at CA Mini Corps (2015-03 – 2020-01)
- Created and modified lesson plans throughout time to satisfy the changing requirements of immigrant students in grades K–12, guaranteeing that the curriculum stayed useful and current.
- Partnered with students to create and carry out individualized learning plans, emphasizing the matching of their academic goals with long-term professional ambitions.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of each student's interests, difficulties, and skills to develop individualized action plans.
- Regularly monitored progress and adjusted strategies as needed to ensure students remained on track to achieve their academic and personal milestones.
- Fostered a positive and supportive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and promoting a love for learning.
- Collaborated with other tutors to obtain more knowledge on different teaching strategies, as well as having monthly meetings to give feedback and updates on new educational learning strategies.
