Alyssa Palos
Upland,CA
Summary
Motivated student affairs professional with strong work ethic, including solid experience in providing academic and administrative support to staff members and students. Strongly committed to staying current with best practices and trends in higher education, while embracing student learning, staff development, and diversity initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant, Financial Aid
Claremont Graduate University
10.2022 - Current
- Provided financial aid resources and information to enrolled and prospective students seeking financial assistance.
- Designed financial aid resource guide for specific student populations to aid them in their financial aid process.
- Effectively utilizes standard office software applications to compile data and prepare information and correspondence.
Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement
Claremont Graduate University
10.2022 - Current
- Supported student engagement department staff in outreach to prospective students to increase participation and retention efforts.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized research from student affairs departments to produce new program ideas targeted for graduate students.
- Collaborated on group projects with other graduate assistants to evaluate and create welcoming, engaging, and supportive academic environment.
English Tutor, Public Media Relations Coordinator
Tutoring Club
02.2022 - Current
- Wrote and edited web content, marketing materials, and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
New Student Programs Assistant
Cal Poly Pomona
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of live in-person and virtual orientation event that welcome and support the transition of new freshmen and transfer students.
- Provided general oversight of online orientation modules.
- Focused on program and session development by applying knowledge of student development, culturally relevant identity conscious frameworks, administrative planning, and coordination with Division of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Cultural Centers, Student Services, and other campus resources.
Engaged Learning Student Coordinator
University Of California, Riverside
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Met with students as peer-advisor to discuss programs related to teaching (R'Courses), community engaged learning, research and academic internships.
- Encouraged and supported students in their application process for high-impact programs.
- Recruited and managed a team of ambassadors for our marketing outreach team.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2021
Skills
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Leadership and Teamwork Experience
- Computer Skills (Canvas, Blackboard, Qualtrix, Microsoft, Google workspace)
- Marketing and Design (Canva)
- Technical Writing
- Great Communicator and Active Listener
Accomplishments
- R'Course (Undergraduate Teaching Experience)
- R'Course Governing Board Member
- UCR Student Engagement Ambassador President
Certification
Allies of Dreamers Certificate (in progress)
Claremont Graduate University
Timeline
New Student Programs Assistant
Cal Poly Pomona
07.2023 - 09.2023
Graduate Assistant, Financial Aid
Claremont Graduate University
10.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement
Claremont Graduate University
10.2022 - Current
English Tutor, Public Media Relations Coordinator
Tutoring Club
02.2022 - Current
Engaged Learning Student Coordinator
University Of California, Riverside
06.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California Riverside
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