Zoraida Cozier

Founder at VAT Career and College Prep Advising (2026-04 – Present)

Conduct Zoom College Prep Presentations to Parents & Students, 2026
Guide 8th-12th graders through course selection, summer and research program applications, and assess them with Strong Interest Inventory 244
Provide parents with strategies to help students navigate course selection process and meet colleges' admissions requirements including demonstrated interest

Founder at VAT Career Counseling Services (2019-06 – 2024-2024)

Conducted the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and Strong Interest Inventory®, 244, Action Plans
Taught students how to write sophisticated college and summer pre-college application essays and navigate the college admissions processes (e.g., admissions interview prep, college list)

Credentialed School Counselor at Encinitas Union School District (2022-02 – 2024-02)

Employed data-driven counseling interventions based on observations, assessments, and scales
Coordinated "A World of Dreams" K-6 Career Day with a keynote speaker and presentations
Provided individual and group counseling to 104 K-6 students at three schools. Groups address family changes, self-esteem, overcoming diversity, anxiety, culture/identity, and social skills.
Employed Solution-focused Brief Counseling and CBT
Conducted suicide and threat assessments in response to students in crises
Created and led Champions girls' groups to foster resilience and personal and career awareness
Collaborated with teachers, school psychologists, SEL teachers, parents, and court officers
Conducted "Restorative Justice" and "Choices" mediations; conducted a RJP presentation to staff

Counseling Enrichment Specialist K-6 at Boys & Girls Club (2023-05 – 2023-05)

Counseling Internship at Warner Springs Jr/Sr HS (2018-11 – 2019-05)

Counseled middle and high school students and Led Champions, a BIPOC girls' group
Coordinated a "College and Career Fair" for 90 Jr./Sr. High Schoolers and 110 K-6th graders

Career Counseling Internship at Abraxas High School (continuation school) (2017-01 – 2017-05)

Counseled 31 seniors using career development activities educational and/or career plans

Certified Excellence in Writing Teacher at Institute for Excellence in Writing (2010-08 – 2016-08)

Taught year-long Excellence in Writing 4-8th coops and writing camps to 4th-10th graders

Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Internship Coordinator at Georgia Southern University (2004-08 – 2006-07)

Communication Arts Dept.

Taught Public Relations Writing, Corporate PR, Campaigns, and Public Speaking
Placed and evaluated 50-70 students a year as the Internship Coordinator. Increased the internship site list from 80 to over 190 sites. Advised approximately 30 students every year
First author of two publications on organizational public relations partially drawn from my dissertation on the social support and advocacy communication of three NAMI affiliates

Adjunct Instructor at Alliant International University (2021-10 – 2021-12)

Taught Advanced Multicultural Counseling (online)

Adjunct Instructor at Concorde Career College (2006-12 – 2007-05)

Taught Speech. Conducted faculty in-services.

Adjunct Instructor at California State University, San Marcos (2001-2001 – 2002-2002)

Taught Power, Discourse, and Identity, COMM 430; Comm. and Gender; COMM 435; Public Relations, COMM 480.

Adjunct Instructor at California State University, San Marcos (1997-1997 – 1998-1998)

Taught Oral Comm., GEO 102 and Comm. & Gender, COMM 435.

Area Coordinator at Park Circle Neighborhood Watch (2022-06 – Present)

Collaborate with members, residents, law enforcement officers, to engage in crime prevention, train the Park Circle Resident Patrol team, and coordinate Annual Friendsgiving Potluck
Document "Calls for Services" to the police and sheriff's office and publicize call trends

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