Evelyn A. Firman
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced in supporting students through college admissions process, from exploring options to completing applications. Skilled in building trust with students and families through clear and individualized guidance. Passionate about helping diverse communities reach their educational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Opportunity Counselor
Wahupa Educational Services
San Diego, CA
2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain community partnerships.
- Attend Trio trainings to gain knowledge on how to effectively assist low-income communities and bridge educational gaps.
- Process intake and selection forms. Data Entry.
- Provide individual counseling sessions to support students' academic and personal development.
- Develop and implemented workshops on study skills and time management strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of counseling sessions and student progress reports.
- Educate clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Spanish Teacher
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
2021 - Current
- ELA-PAC team member, responsible for communicating between parents and English Language Acquisition Program.
- Develop engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Implement interactive classroom activities to foster language acquisition and retention among students.
- Assess student progress through regular evaluations, adapting teaching methods for diverse learning styles.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that integrate Spanish language skills into other subjects.
- Provide mentorship to new teachers, sharing best practices for effective Spanish instruction and classroom management.
- Lead professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies and technology integration in language education.
- Early College Council.
Spanish & ELD Teacher/ Advisory Program Coordinator
Manual High School
Denver, CO
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Implemented the first successful comprehensible input language curriculum.
- Increased student engagement and retention in Spanish courses by 75%.
- Implemented Black Excellence and Social Justice within Advisory curriculum.
- Facilitated Restorative Justice training and led Restorative conversations with school resource officer.
- Instructional Support Advisory Team member, responsible for meeting needs of multilingual learners.
- Parent- Teacher home visit site coordinator.
- ELA-PAC team lead, responsible for communicating between parents and English Language Acquisition Program.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social, and emotional concerns.
Test Center Coordinator
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with student services to ensure student accommodations are met.
- Transcript Evaluation.
- 1-on-1 student advising regarding academic support.
- Coordinated student services and resources, enhancing accessibility for diverse populations.
- Developed and implemented program schedules, improving operational efficiency across departments.
- Managed communication between faculty and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Led training sessions for new staff, promoting best practices in student engagement and support.
- Facilitated workshops and events, increasing community involvement and outreach initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership for Educational Organizations
University of Colorado
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Modern Languages, Teacher Licensure
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Student Counseling
- Planning and Coordinating
- Educational Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Career guidance
- Financial aid
- Registration processes
- Goal setting
- Student support
- Relationship building
Certification
- Bully Prevention
- Strength Based Care for Mental Health
- Trauma Informed Care
- Sources of Strength
Timeline
Spanish & ELD Teacher/ Advisory Program Coordinator
Manual High School
08.2015 - 05.2021
Test Center Coordinator
Community College of Denver
08.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages, Teacher Licensure
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Educational Opportunity Counselor
Wahupa Educational Services
2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Mount Miguel High School
2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Leadership for Educational Organizations
University of Colorado