Leonmark Chong
Irvine,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate professional with expertise in international student engagement and advisement. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills to promote and develop educational programs that focus on academic success, diversity, and inclusion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Student Advisor
Orange Coast College
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to current and prospective international students in regards to F1 regulations, admissions requirements, visa processing, class registration, tuition payments, on and off campus housing, on campus employment, involvement in clubs and organizations, health insurance procedures, and how to adjust to life in the United States.
- Managed the front desk and all student assistants including recruitment, hiring, training, organizing weekly schedules, and overseeing the processing of all student services requests: Verification Letters, SSN Recommendation Letters, Registration Holds, I-20 requests, and Payment Plans.
- Organized and chaperoned events to welcome and encourage new international students such as: Ice Cream Socials, Beach Bonfires, Angels Baseball Games, and Friendsgiving.
- Planned and promoted events to promote cultural diversity and awareness for the greater OCC student body such as: Lunar New Year, Burmese Thingyan, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
- Served as the OCC advisor for student clubs (Korean Student Association, Burmese Student Association, All Nations Christian Fellowship) and helped organize events such as: Beach Bonfires, Karaoke Parties, Game Nights, and Trips to Sequoia, Yosemite, San Francisco and Catalina Island.
International Student Advisor
Stanton University
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Served as the primary advisor and DSO for all current and prospective international students in regards to F1 regulations, admissions, visa processing, enrollment, tuition payments, internship employment, and how to adjust to life in the United States.
ESL Teacher
Daehyun Elementary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Taught and developed dynamic and engaging ESL curriculum that was scaffolded for multiple levels within each class. Implemented classroom management procedures to proactively manage classes of 30-35 students.
Teacher
Orange County Department Of Education
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Delivered enthusiastic and knowledgeable instruction in Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra to previously incarcerated and/or “on probation” high school and middle school students in the OCDE ACCESS school district. Implemented classroom management procedures to proactively and compassionately manage classes of 20-25 students and strived to create a safe and mutually respectful learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Reformed Theological Seminary
Orlando, FL06.2025
Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject
OCDE Institute For Leadership Development
Costa Mesa, CA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2002
Skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Event Planning
- Marketing and Promotion
Accomplishments
Awarded ASOCC Friend of the Students (2023)
Certification
OCC Classified Leadership Academy (2022)
OCC Caring Campus Initiative (2023)
Timeline
International Student Advisor
Orange Coast College
08.2019 - Current
International Student Advisor
Stanton University
01.2018 - 08.2019
ESL Teacher
Daehyun Elementary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
Teacher
Orange County Department Of Education
07.2002 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Reformed Theological Seminary
Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject
OCDE Institute For Leadership Development
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design
University of California, Irvine
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