Anjelica Maria Lopez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Student - centered, responsive to student needs and equity focused Counselor and Instructor that works from a holistic perspective for supporting and guiding students in their personal, academic and career journeys in higher education. Dedicated to contribute expertise in counseling to a California Community College, making a positive impact on students' lives. Possessing excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by today's college students. Committed to providing comprehensive guidance and fostering a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and academic success. Proven track record of building meaningful connections and tailoring counseling strategies to meet diverse needs. Confident in ability to empower students to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Counselor - Public Safety, Health and Wellness
Sierra College
01.2024 - Current
- Provide in person, virtual and phone academic, career, and personal counseling for students during appointments;
- Assist students with the process of course selection and other educational processes/experiences;
- Provide information regarding District degree/certification requirements;
- Provide direction regarding selection of educational major(s);
- Provide information regarding transfer requirements to other post-secondary educational institutions;
- Develop both abbreviated and comprehensive Student Educational Plans (SEPs) with individual students, updating as necessary taking into account catalog rights, prerequisites, general education coursework, major requirements, and transfer requirements;
- Connect students to student support services both on campus and in the community;
- Help students explore career options by using online resources to learn about the current job market and career information
Adjunct Counseling Instructor: Online Career and Life Planning Course, 4 units
South Lake Tahoe Community College
09.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive career/life planning for students unclear about their academic/career goals;
- Guide students through an in-depth process of self-assessment to align their interests, personality preferences, transferable skills, and work values to potential academic majors and careers;
- Lecture on researching careers and majors, decision making and goal setting, developing a career action plan, preparing effectively for employment and lifelong learning and implementing a work/life balance
Adjunct Counselor, General Counseling Center and EOP&S
American River College
05.2022 - Current
- Provide in person, virtual and phone academic, career, and personal counseling for students during appointments and drop-in sessions;
- Assist students with the process of course selection and other educational processes/experiences;
- Provide information regarding degree/certification requirements;
- Provide direction regarding transfer requirements to other post-secondary educational institutions;
- Develop student abbreviated and comprehensive educational plans during counseling sessions for new and current students, taking into account catalog rights, prerequisites, general education coursework, major requirements, and transfer requirements;
- Assist sudents with enrollment, financial aid course applicability, class scheduling, academic probation, graduation requirements;
- Connect students to student support services both on campus and in the community;
- Help students explore career options by using online resources to learn about the current job market and career information
Interim EOP&S NextUP Foster Youth Liaison | Success Coach
American River College
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Case managed the academic progress of 40 – 45 NextUP students and provided them with personal, academic and career resources;
- Provided crisis intervention counseling as needed;
- Served as an advocate for NextUP students and promoted self-advocacy among students;
- Collaborated with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Career Center, Learning Resource Center and others within the student services and instructional areas to bring all college services to NextUP students;
- Worked cooperatively with the EOPS counseling division in an effort to increase collegiate success for NextUP students;
- Organized and facilitated NextUP personal, academic and career workshops;
- Maintained liaison with the District organizations, feeder high schools and county agencies to assist NextUP students;
- Assisted in conducting EOP&S NextUP enrollment and orientation sessions;
- Conducted outreach presentations to assist in the recruitment and retention of NextUP students
TRIO UpWard Bound Graduate Counselor Intern
American River College | Center High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Met with 60 students individually to complete individual academic and career plans;
- Assisted students to plan and apply to colleges;
- Guided students on academic probation;
- Provided personal, academic, career and crisis intervention counseling;
- Co-taught and facilitated a Career Exploration Workshop series
Graduate Counselor Intern
California State University
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided general education & graduation advising;
- Provided Smart Planner completion assistance;
- Provided undergraduates with graduation application assistance;
- Facilitated career exploration and planning sessions;
- Facilitated time management & study skills support services;
- Reviewed educational plans to make sure students were on track towards degree completion;
- Met with students on academic probation to guide them to think through problems and select suitable solutions
Education
Master of Science - Counseling, Career Specialization
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Cum Laude Honors
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA08.2007
Associate of Arts - Accountancy Paraprofessional Highest Honors
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2005
Skills
- PeopleSoft
- Starfish/Sierra Connect
- Canvas
- Schedule and Reporting System (SARS)
- Assistorg
- TES/College Source
- C-ID
- Holistic Counseling
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office
Professional Development Trainings
- Equity Grounded Counseling: Serving Black Students
- 60 Hours of Professional Development in Online College Counseling
- 20 Hours of Professional Development in Online Mental Health Counseling for Non-Clinicians
- Suicide Protocol Training
- Los Rios Foundations of Canvas Training Course Design
- California Community College Vision Resource Center: Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
- John Burton Advocates for Youth: Trauma-Informed Education Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Counselor - Public Safety, Health and Wellness
Sierra College
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Counseling Instructor: Online Career and Life Planning Course, 4 units
South Lake Tahoe Community College
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Counselor, General Counseling Center and EOP&S
American River College
05.2022 - Current
TRIO UpWard Bound Graduate Counselor Intern
American River College | Center High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
Interim EOP&S NextUP Foster Youth Liaison | Success Coach
American River College
02.2020 - 01.2022
Graduate Counselor Intern
California State University
11.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Accountancy Paraprofessional Highest Honors
American River College
Master of Science - Counseling, Career Specialization
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Cum Laude Honors
California State University, Sacramento
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