Counselor-VASA/Oceania Student Success Program - City College of San Francisco (CCSF) - San Francisco
(2025-10)
- Develop and manage comprehensive educational plans for diverse students, supporting academic progress and goal attainment on a drop in basis, virtual & in person appointment basis
- Advise students on matriculation process, college navigation, academic requirements, and transfer pathways
- Promote and connect students to campus academic support services, increasing awareness and utilization of resources
- Advise 450+ students annually on matriculation, registration, financial aid, and scholarships.
- Implement and manage programs (summer bridge, internships, college tours) impacting 100+ students per year.
- Conduct transfer workshops and facilitate high school events (MAP to College, VASA High School Conference) with 200+ participants.
- Lead 15+ workshops, orientations, and college tour semesterly.
- Collaborate with 10+ CCSF programs and Pacific Islander community agencies to improve student engagement and success.
- Mentor students on transfer applications and leadership development.
Coordinator-Transfer Preparation Program - University of California San Francisco (UCSF) - San Francisco
(2023-02 - 2026-05)
- Advise 450+ students annually on matriculation, registration, financial aid, and scholarships.
- Implement and manage programs (summer bridge, internships, college tours) impacting 100+ students per year.
- Conduct transfer workshops and facilitate high school events (MAP to College, VASA High School Conference) with 200+ participants.
- Lead 15+ workshops, orientations, and college tour semesterly.
- Collaborate with 10+ CCSF programs and Pacific Islander community agencies to improve student engagement and success.
- Mentor students on transfer applications and leadership development.
Career Counselor - Oakland Envision Academy of Arts & Technology - Oakland
(2023-01 - 2023-02)
- Provided career counseling to 50+ students; co-taught senior classes and facilitated workshops.
- Developed internship programs and distributed newsletters reaching 50+ students to enhance career readiness.
Counselor & Coordinator-VASA Program - City College of San Francisco (CCSF) - San Francisco
(2017-08 - 2022-06)
- Provided academic, career, and personal counseling to 200+ students per semester, including bilingual/bicultural support.
- Designed and implemented Pacific Islander (PI) Mentoring Program, VASA Cohort, Summer Bridge, and dual enrollment pathways, impacting 150+ students annually.
- Co-cordinated VASA college tour to the Ivy League schools
- Supervised 5 student lab aides: coordinated campus and community partnerships with 10+ programs including MRSD, EOPS, IDST, SCUBE and other agencies.
- Strategized with other programs' coordinators for improvement in Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
- Conducted program evaluation, tracking outcomes in transfer, graduation, and course success; improved retention for PI students
Counselor-Gateway to College Program - City College of San Francisco (CCSF) - San Francisco
(2016-08 - 2016-12)
- Delivered bilingual/bicultural counseling to 35+ marginalized high school students completing diplomas.
- Co-taught Career 60 and College Success courses; facilitated workshops and outreach programs serving 100+ students.
Counselor Intern-Athletic Department & Gateway to College - City College of San Francisco (CCSF) - San Francisco
(2014-08 - 2016-05)
- Advised 300+ student-athletes on academic progress, eligibility, and transfer requirements.
- Maintained counseling records, co-taught College Success courses, and facilitated workshops.
Student Advisor-Students Supporting Students - City College of San Francisco (CCSF) - San Francisco
(2005-08 - 2008-05)
- Assisted 50+ students per semester with course selection, registration, and campus resources.
- Designed and delivered workshops and outreach activities to increase student engagement and retention.
