Marybeth Lybrand
Student Success Advocate And Educator
Mountain View,California
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Positive and caring advisor with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Committed to creating engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Passionate about academic excellence and empowering students to achieve success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Admissions Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Santa Cruz, California
2015 - Current
- Analyze academic records and application materials of freshman applicants
- Determine eligibility to the university by interpreting and applying a complex set of rules and regulations to each application
- Apply in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of multiple sources of data
- Conduct holistic review of student profiles to provide detailed feedback on admissions recommendations.
- Completed admissions duties with timeliness and accuracy.
- Reviewed and verified data on all submitted documentation
- Reviewed applications and transcripts to verify student eligibility and compliance with admissions criteria.
Educational Consultant
TRADITIONS OF THE ANCESTORS, TOTA
Bainbridge, WA
2020 - 2021
- Provided educational consulting services to technology company focused on providing a global database of cultural knowledge to connect people to their own cultures while learning about the cultures of the world
- Responsibilities consisted of creating nationwide partnerships with colleges through survey design, dissemination and evaluation, research on best practices, program and curriculum development, implementation of BETA test initiative, program marketing and support, and ongoing evaluation.
Community Garden Educator and Program Director
PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Foster City, California
2013 - 2014
- Directed all aspects of the community garden program for a large non-profit organization
- Developed and taught gardening classes for adult and children’s programming
- Authored gardening articles for center publications
- Facilitated film series for center on food justice and hunger issues
- Acted as liaison between center and homeless shelter, providing donated weekly produce to the shelter
- Recruited and trained volunteers
- Organized and managed monthly community gardening events, providing hands-on volunteer engagement
- Increased public interest and support for center through coordinated efforts with the press, marketing and development departments
- Designed, installed, and managed greenhouse, fruit trees, and several raised garden beds, growing year-round produce.
ESL and Writing Instructor
PALO ALTO ADULT SCHOOL
Palo Alto, California
2013 - 2014
- Employed a broad range of differentiated teaching methods to improve each student’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively through reading, writing, listening and speaking in English
- Utilized writing process to focus on skill development for both narrative and expository text
- Created a classroom environment that honored and drew from each student’s unique circumstances, background, and culture
- Cultivated a supportive and positive learning environment for students from varying cultures and different levels of English skills.
Language Arts Instructor
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
Saratoga, California
2008 - 2009
- Taught college reading courses at various levels
- Developed and delivered content area focused courses aligned with college biology and psychology courses to increase student success and retention
- Taught intensive one-on-one courses to students with learning differences in reading lab setting
- Wrote updated and engaging instructional modules for student reading and writing labs.
Tenured Professor of Reading
CENTURY COLLEGE
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minnesota
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Designed and delivered reading, critical thinking, vocabulary and study skills courses
- Created, taught, and assessed paired courses, learning communities and student success initiatives
- Utilized multiple assessment measures to continually improve instruction
- Acted as liaison between counseling office, library and access center resulting in increased departmental accessibility and communication
- Served on several college-wide committees focused on First-Year Experience initiatives and student retention.
Professor of Reading and Language Arts
BUTTE AND REEDLEY COLLEGES
Reedley, Oroville, California
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Developed and taught reading courses utilizing variety of texts
- Taught developmental English and writing courses
- Supported and assisted students with transition to college level course work requirements
- Increased student critical thinking skills and vocabulary through a variety of effective instruction methods.
Resource and Literacy Specialist
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Exeter, California
1996 - 1999
- Provided specialized instruction and support for all middle school students identified with learning difficulties
- Taught students in intensive reading, written language and math skills
- Developed and wrote Individualized Education Plans
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders: parents, teachers, community agencies to ensure success of students
- Adapted mainstream classroom to meet the needs of all learners.
Reading Specialist
THE CULLINAN EDUCATION CENTER
Visalia, California
1993 - 1997
- Provided multi-sensory instruction to students with learning difficulties
- Utilized variety of measures, including qualitative reading inventories, to assess students’ reading levels
- Supported students in academic goals to meet grade level expectations for reading and writing.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading and Language Arts Education
California State University
Fresno, CaliforniaCredential in Reading - Arts
California State University
Fresno, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaCertificate in Sustainable Practices - Sustainable Food Systems
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA 08.2009 - 09.2009
Certificate Horticultural Therapy - Horticultural Therapy
HTI Colorado State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Academic goals
undefinedAffiliations
The International Reading Association
The National Association for Developmental Education
Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties
American Horticultural Therapy Association
Certification
Licensed Reading/Language Arts Specialist
Timeline
Educational Consultant
TRADITIONS OF THE ANCESTORS, TOTA
2020 - 2021
Admissions Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
2015 - Current
Certificate Horticultural Therapy - Horticultural Therapy
HTI Colorado State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Community Garden Educator and Program Director
PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
2013 - 2014
ESL and Writing Instructor
PALO ALTO ADULT SCHOOL
2013 - 2014
Certificate in Sustainable Practices - Sustainable Food Systems
Dominican University of California
08.2009 - 09.2009
Language Arts Instructor
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
2008 - 2009
Tenured Professor of Reading
CENTURY COLLEGE
01.2002 - 01.2007
Professor of Reading and Language Arts
BUTTE AND REEDLEY COLLEGES
01.2000 - 01.2002
Resource and Literacy Specialist
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1996 - 1999
Reading Specialist
THE CULLINAN EDUCATION CENTER
1993 - 1997
Master of Arts - Reading and Language Arts Education
California State University
Credential in Reading - Arts
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Westmont College
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