Audrey Chavez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Academic Advisor dedicated to student counseling. Excels in multilingual interpersonal communication, and guiding students through academic transitions, including transfers, applications, and study abroad opportunities. Skilled in mentoring and supporting students in achieving their educational goals, with a proven track record of creating and leading enriching out-of-city excursions. Providing supportive environment through empathetic listening and connecting students with resources to ensure their academic success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
South Bay Community Services
San Ysidro, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Aided students in navigating the college application procedure, helping them choose fitting colleges and majors.
- Scheduled and organized excursions to prestigious universities including UCLA, Berkeley, and Stanford.
- Aided student and family needs, such as LGBTQ, academic, and emotional support.
- Developed workshops in cultural enrichment, college knowledge, study abroad opportunities, STEM subjects, meditation techniques, and emotional intelligence.
- Organized study abroad travel programs by coordinating flight reservations and crafting detailed itineraries
Academic Tutor
South Bay community Services
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided support to students aged 12-18 by offering guidance in schoolwork, communication skills, language acquisition, life choices, and future educational aspirations
- Facilitated the development of better enunciation and communication abilities for non-native English speakers by offering speech therapy services.
- Contributed to the enrollment process at the beginning of each school year, including sensitive data filing.
- Developed lesson plans, activities, and assignments to help reinforce concepts taught in class.
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester by tracking grades, test scores, and other relevant data points.
Senior Sales Associate
Student Loans of America
San Diego, CA
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided exceptional knowledge on Department of Education loans and FAFSA information to ensure financial aid awareness.
- Enrolled clients in suitable FASFA repayment plans by Department of Ed. aligned with their financial needs.
- Negotiated contracts and sales terms with new and existing clients
- Created presentations and proposals for use in meetings, assisted in bookkeeping and produced budget and data reports.
Education
Bachelors of Arts Language, Culture, And Society - Linguistics, Culture, Sociology
San Diego State University
true05-2026
General Education -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06.2015
Skills
- Administrative abilities
- Academic Monitoring and Counseling
- Student mentorship
- 65 words per minute typing
- Sensitive data filing
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Create 4-year college plans
- Organization
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Suite
References
- Jared Chavez, Planning Director City of Lawndale, 760-784-5346
- Juan Sanchez, Boeing Aerospace Senior Engineer, 818-731-1655
- Sara Kirby, SD County Domestic Violence Judge, 858-952-2389
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
German
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Romanian
Elementary
Timeline
Academic Advisor
South Bay Community Services
07.2023 - Current
Academic Tutor
South Bay community Services
05.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Sales Associate
Student Loans of America
06.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelors of Arts Language, Culture, And Society - Linguistics, Culture, Sociology
San Diego State University
General Education -
San Diego Mesa College
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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