Amy Pimentel
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience in managing college access and early college credit programs in diverse communities. Proven ability to drive equity-centered initiatives that empower underserved students from rural and urban communities to achieve college and career goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAREER EDUCATION PATHWAYS COORDINATOR
MiraCosta College
08.2018 - Current
- Expanded high school articulation program from 800 to approximately 4,000 students earning college credit.
- Collaborate with departments and K12 educators to implement Dual Enrollment and Credit by Exam programs.
- Assess data to evaluate effectiveness of early college credit initiatives.
- Monitor student progress while resolving issues for students and teachers.
- Coordinate with college faculty to provide hands-on career education activities for high school students.
EDUCATION CONSULTANT
Amy Pimentel Consulting
09.2012 - 02.2022
- Guided students through career exploration, education planning, and personal statement drafting for college applications.
- Facilitated focus groups with rural high school students to analyze postsecondary transition data.
- Developed presentations for stakeholders on support strategies for low-income, first-generation students in rural communities.
- Created text messages about college resources for 900 subscribers in Tulare County.
- Authored and designed the '2017 Tulare County College Planning Guide,' reaching 4,000 families.
FINANCIAL AID OUTREACH SPECIALIST
College of Sequoias
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives, boosting annual financial aid workshops from 40 to 150 in two rural counties.
- Facilitated training sessions for 100 to 150 counselors and community partners annually.
- Authored successful application to host and plan WACAC Small Learning Community Conference at College of the Sequoias, a rural community college.
- Assisted students with completion of FAFSA and Dream Act applications.
FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS READER
University of California, Berkeley
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Evaluated approximately 800 freshman applications per admission cycle using Holistic Method as first and second round reader.
- Maintained confidentiality while escalating specific applications for additional review.
- Reviewed applications to identify candidates meeting institutional standards for admission.
COLLEGE PREP COORDINATOR
Pro-Youth/HEART
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Established college preparatory department for after-school program across 42 school sites in underserved rural communities.
- Recruited and trained five College & Career Ambassadors to provide case management services at high schools.
- Coordinated college visits for K12 students.
- Wrote grant applications.
- Received 'Biggest Impact Award' in Region 7's After School Programs for outstanding program development.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
Los AngelesBSW - Social Work
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New YorkAssociate in Arts - Liberal Arts
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Program development and management
- Equity-centered initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement
- Student advocacy
- Creative problem solving
- Presentation skills
Certification
- Dual Enrollment Leadership Academy, CCEMC
- Dare to Lead Certificate of Completion
- Trauma Informed Clinical Practice, New York University
- College Counseling, University of Los Angeles Extension
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CAREER EDUCATION PATHWAYS COORDINATOR
MiraCosta College
08.2018 - Current
FINANCIAL AID OUTREACH SPECIALIST
College of Sequoias
01.2015 - 08.2018
FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS READER
University of California, Berkeley
11.2014 - 03.2016
COLLEGE PREP COORDINATOR
Pro-Youth/HEART
03.2013 - 03.2015
EDUCATION CONSULTANT
Amy Pimentel Consulting
09.2012 - 02.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
BSW - Social Work
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts
College of the Sequoias
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