Jose Ortiz
San Diego,California
Summary
Academic Counselor with 7 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
KIPP Forward Counselor
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Advocated for students to receive available resources.
EOP Summer Bridge Mentor
San Diego State University
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Price Community Scholar Mentor
San Diego State University
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
- Student Development
- Academic Advising
- Effective Written & Oral Communication
- Organization
- Team Player
- Scholarships and Grants Exploration
- Individual and Family Support
- Recruitment Participation
Timeline
KIPP Forward Counselor
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
EOP Summer Bridge Mentor
San Diego State University
05.2020 - 11.2020
Price Community Scholar Mentor
San Diego State University
01.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
San Diego State University
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