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Melissa Garcia Ramirez

Fontana,CA

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Summary

Cultivated equitable student services by providing tailored support to diverse populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admissions Advisor

Grand Canyon Education
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive, student-centered advising for prospective ABSN applicants across the full admissions lifecycle, from inquiry through matriculation.
  • Leverage equity-minded, data-driven outreach strategies to exceed enrollment benchmarks, including an 18% increase in interview-to-application conversation and an 82% inquiry-to-contact rate.
  • Consult with institutional partners to assess applicant readiness, evaluate domestic and international transcripts, and ensure compliance with academic policies.
  • Develop individual academic plans in collaboration with students to determine the best path based on each student's goals.
  • Concordia University, Irvine ABSN Program

Substitute Counselor

Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Delivered individual counseling, check-ins, conflict mediations, and conducted risk assessments while developing safety plans to support students' social-emotional well-being and academic success.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to implement targeted interventions and monitor student progress.
  • Maintained detailed documentation and applied best practices to ensure timely, coordinated, and ethical student support.

Substitute Teacher

Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
03.2023 - 04.2025
  • Implemented lesson plans across multiple grade levels, adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs and maintain high student engagement.
  • Fostered inclusive, well-managed classroom environments using positive reinforcement to support student participation and academic success.
  • Cooperated with school staff to ensure instructional continuity, classroom safety, and adherence to district expectations.

Dual Enrollment Guide

Chaffey Community College
Fontana, CA
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Guided students through the dual enrollment process to ensure successful registration in college courses and participation in the Senior Early Transition (SET) Program.
  • Facilitated connections serving as a liaison between the high school and various departments including admissions, outreach, and financial aid to promote student retention, career development, and enrollment in higher education.
  • Presented engaging workshops and informational sessions remotely and in-person resulting in an increase in student enrollment and program participation by 56%.

Education

Bachelor of Art Degree - Psychology

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Master of Science Degree - Educational Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
05-2024

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist

Office Suite

Google Suite

Certification

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate

Timeline

Admissions Advisor

Grand Canyon Education
06.2025 - Current

Substitute Counselor

Fontana Unified School District
04.2025 - 05.2025

Dual Enrollment Guide

Chaffey Community College
04.2024 - 03.2025

Substitute Teacher

Fontana Unified School District
03.2023 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Art Degree - Psychology

California State University, San Bernardino

Master of Science Degree - Educational Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services

University of La Verne
Melissa Garcia Ramirez