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Mack Ervin, Jr.

Olivehurst,CA

Summary

Dynamic Student Services Professional and educator with extensive experience in multicultural educational environments, recognized for exceptional communication and organizational skills. Proven track record in academic counseling, tutoring, and teaching that enhances student engagement and success. Committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere while leveraging expertise in English, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences to support student, excelling in academic advising and student counseling. Proven ability to implement successful advising campaigns and enhance student retention through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering student success and navigating complex academic challenges with empathy and analytical thinking.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Services Professional III-Academic Advisor

San Francisco State University
11.2022 - Current
  • Provide academic counseling to undergraduate students on general education, graduation requirements, college-based policies, and other related policies and procedures
    Advise students whose academic standing indicates that they are on academic probation, subject to disqualification, and who have been disqualified, providing follow-up guidance and support.
    Create and implement advising campaigns, identifying populations of students who need support and offering resource referrals to resolve academic issues
    Consult with students experiencing academic difficulty; assist them in identifying reasons for their academic difficulty and directing them to student support services.
    Independently coordinate and deliver academic advising to targeted groups of students each year; develop action plan for success based on the unique needs of each student; monitor and assess student progress in achieving their path to success and make adjustments to their path based on the progress and changing needs of the student; identify current and potential challenges and counsel students through complex academic/personal challenges; make appropriate referrals to campus resources.
    Resolve complex advising-related situations by applying in-depth knowledge of academic policy and recommending an appropriate course of action to students; serve as an advising expert for faculty and staff who need assistance resolving complicated advising issues.
  • Offer workshops on topics related to retention and graduation.
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring and assisting new advisors with their training.
  • Assist students with rectifying academic issues, providing multiple solutions, including resource referral.
  • Projects/Student Communication
  • Lead, develop, plan, implement and evaluate university advising initiatives and college-based advising projects as identified by the Division of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning, and their assigned college.
  • Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.


Skills: Public Speaking · Expressive · Attention to Detail · Problem Solving · Academic Advising · Communication · Analytical Skills · Leadership · Spoken English · Student Counseling · Presentations · Title IX

Instructional Assistant

American River College
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Assist teachers in planning and preparing materials for lessons and classroom activities.
  • Work directly with students, individually or in small groups, to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the instructor.
  • Support students with special needs by adapting materials or instructional methods to their learning styles.
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to instructors.
  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
  • Enforce university and classroom rules to help teach students proper behavior.
  • Assist in grading assignments and recording grades.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as cooperative learning or differentiated instruction.
  • Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
  • Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.

Writing Center Tutor

American River College
Sacramento
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, financial aid requirements, and career planning.
  • Assisted students with assignments, corrected assignments.
  • Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
  • Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
  • Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time

management.

  • Taught students to navigate college applications process.

Writing Center/EOP Tutor

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sacramento, CA
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Worked closely with students to help develop essay writing skills.
  • Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
  • Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
  • Recommended supplementary books, software, and other learning materials.
  • Facilitated discussions and interactive activities to promote engagement and deepen understanding of subject matter.
  • Helped create and foster comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
  • Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of subject material.

Reading Tutor

American River College
Sacramento
08.2008 - 05.2013
  • Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in studies.
  • Guided students, teaching methods for working assignments and determining correct solutions.
  • Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with classroom objectives.
  • Coached students on how to use context clues to understand unknown words in texts.
  • Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques while working with small groups or individuals.
  • Monitored progress of each student's development in reading proficiency through assessments and evaluations.
  • Offered support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.
  • Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
  • Provided feedback on written assignments to improve writing skills and academic performance.

Night Auditor

Quality Inn
Natomas
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Acted as night manager on graveyard shift, answering phones, registering guests, accepting payments, providing customer service, light maintenance, and sometimes acted as security.
  • Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Acted as night manager on graveyard shift, answering phones, registering guests, accepting payments, providing customer service, light maintenance, and sometimes acted as security.
  • Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Skills: Public Speaking · Expressive · Hospitality · Attention to Detail · Auditing · Teamwork · Analytical Skills · Critical Thinking · Data Entry · Customer Service · Leadership · Team Management · Spoken English · Time Management

Night Auditor

Heritage Hotel
Sacramento
09.2004 - 07.2006
  • Acted as night manager on graveyard shift, answering phones, registering guests, accepting payments, providing customer service, light maintenance, and sometimes acted as security.
  • Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Acted as night manager on graveyard shift, answering phones, registering guests, accepting payments, providing customer service, light maintenance, and sometimes acted as security.
  • Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies. ● Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Skills: Public Speaking · Expressive · Hospitality · Attention to Detail · Auditing · Teamwork · Analytical Skills · Critical Thinking · Data Entry · Customer Service · Leadership · Team Management · Spoken English · Time Management

Membership Services Representative

California Farm Bureau Federation
Sacramento
08.2001 - 04.2004
  • Data entry and client database management.
  • Maintained positive client relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Responded to client questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding membership dues, complaints, and questions.
  • Daily light accounting receivables.
  • Printing and mailing of membership cards.

Education

Master of Arts - English Rhetoric

National University
La Jolla, CA
07-2025

Graduate Certificate - Science And Information Learning Technology

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
12-2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05-2015

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

American River
Sacramento, CA
05-2012

Associate of Arts - English Communication

American River College
Sacramento, CA
05-2012

Associate of Arts - English

American River College
Sacramento
05-2011

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts
Sacramento
05-2011

Skills

  • academic advising
  • curriculum development
  • policy writing
  • project management
  • student counseling
  • time management
  • problem solving
  • Academic advising principles
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Customer service
  • Negotiation
  • Industry knowledge
  • Analytical thinking
  • Active listening
  • effective communication
  • Goal setting
  • Career planning
  • Curriculum requirements
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Client relationship management
  • Student development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Professional demeanor

Timeline

Student Services Professional III-Academic Advisor

San Francisco State University
11.2022 - Current

Instructional Assistant

American River College
08.2018 - 12.2022

Writing Center Tutor

American River College
08.2015 - 06.2018

Writing Center/EOP Tutor

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2013 - 05.2015

Reading Tutor

American River College
08.2008 - 05.2013

Night Auditor

Quality Inn
08.2006 - 08.2008

Night Auditor

Heritage Hotel
09.2004 - 07.2006

Membership Services Representative

California Farm Bureau Federation
08.2001 - 04.2004

Master of Arts - English Rhetoric

National University

Graduate Certificate - Science And Information Learning Technology

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University, Sacramento

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

American River

Associate of Arts - English Communication

American River College

Associate of Arts - English

American River College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts
Mack Ervin, Jr.