Misael Molina
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional offering 6+ years of experience working with multi-ethnic/multicultural students in an education setting. Assisted homeless and foster youth in college readiness. Monitored, tracked, and kept confidential files for schools within Kern County and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Worked alongside with teachers, counselors, staff, students across K-12 and college. Extremely resourceful in the day-to-day tasks with a keen eye towards attention to detail and time management. Passionate in serving underrepresented youth and families in low socioeconomic communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COUNSELING INTERN
Lynwood High School
08.2024 - Current
- Assist and guide high school seniors with the college application process (UC, CSU, Private/Out of State, & CC)
- Present topics geared towards the ASCA Model Domains (academic, social/emotional, and college/career readiness)
- Provide academic and behavioral monitoring check ins with students' 9th-12th in relation to progress reports, graduation checks, and student behavior
- Attend collaborative meetings with school personnel for Attendance, PBIS, and CAPE (college access)
- Participate in 504s, SSTs, and IEP meetings with student's 9th-12th
- Assist supervising counselor with mental health referrals, student meetings, and outsourcing students with on site community services
GEAR UP: COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISOR
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided college search assistance utilizing resource programs such as Naviance, California Career Zone, and College Board
- Presented topics towards both parents and students in understanding systems of higher education (UC, CSU, Private/Out of State, & CC), college application requirements, and financial literacy through workshops and one-on-one interactions
- Assisted current first year college students in interpersonal needs and relay program available to them at their respected institutions
- Attended collaborative meetings with school personnel in regard to Class of 2024 logistics, program updates, and college/career readiness efforts
- Oversaw 160+ student academic performance and A-G eligibility utilizing tracking systems and Aeries database
- Assisted GEAR UP Coordinator with the facilitation of program sponsored college field trips, program involvement and accuracy of our student data utilizing Cobro Compass
FIRST YEAR COMPREHENSIVE READER (REMOTE)
University of California, Irvine
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Analyzed and utilized the key factors in reading first year UC Irvine applicant applications, such as major, leadership, contextual situations, etc
- Gained further insight in reviewing and evaluating over 1,000 first year read application for UC Irvine
- Attended collaborative meetings with direct supervisor and peers who took care of the Southern California Metropolitan area (San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Ventura, and etc.)
AMERICORPS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Attended collaborative meetings with school sites, community partners, and other organizations
- Oversaw tutoring and mentoring programs at school sites along with Y2L AmeriCorps Mentors
- Analyzed and case managed program data for 100+ students
- Guided and supervised 16 peer mentors/tutors on topics regarding higher education, financial literacy, academics, and life skills
- Advised and counseled foster, homeless, and at-risk youth in regard to college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and other college/career readiness criteria
- Assisted with Cash 4 College workshops all-around Kern County
FOSTER YOUTH INITIATIVE MHSSA YOUTH MENTOR
CAPC, Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented instruction and advisement towards student success using the Casey Life Skills Assessment
- Provided pre-college readiness for student's in 6th-12th grade in the areas of college awareness, life skills, financial aid, daily living and academic preparedness
- Adapted social-emotional learning techniques within the MHSSA team's framework in both Sequoia and Emerson middle schools
- Participated in Cash 4 College sessions all-around Kern County
- Managed student records and data in both Excel and Google Drive
PEER MENTOR/TUTOR
California State University Bakersfield
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Motivated students to consider postsecondary educational opportunities and continue in college preparatory course of study throughout high school
- Provided academic support via tutorial assistance to students primarily in grades 9-12
- Aided staff with ETS outreach, recruitment efforts, school site collaboration and college/career readiness workshops
- Provided pre-college advisement for student's grades 6-12 in the areas of college awareness, life skills, financial aid, and academics preparedness through workshops, small groups and individual activity
OFFICE INTERN
California State University Bakersfield
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Communicated with parents on student achievement and participation in the TRIO program
- Participated in outreach efforts to recruit TRIO participants at participating middle/high school sites
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling, PPS Credential
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2025
Master of Arts - Teaching, Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bakersfield, CABachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Services
California State University
Bakersfield, CA12.2020
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Organization and planning skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Social communication
- Experience working with diverse population
- Familiar with higher education content and resources
- Passion encouraging and motivating students
Certification
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
Accomplishments
- 07/2023, Presented and assisted in UCLA Peer Leader experience for VNCLC Gear Up partner sites.
- 07/2022, Coordinated and hosted the 2022 Y2L Scholarship Reception with the C4C Program Coordinator.
- 04/2022, Hosted and coordinated the 4th Annual Girls Conference with KCSOS/Y2L AmeriCorps team.
- 10/2019, Recipient of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship. All expenses were paid to attend HACU's 33rd Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.
- 09/2019, Recognized by the Office of the Provost at CSUB to represent at HACU's 33rd Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.
- 05/2019, Recognized by Rudy Salas 32nd Assembly District Member for distinguished service, loyalty, and devotion to the ideals of the TRIO Talent Search Program.
Timeline
COUNSELING INTERN
Lynwood High School
08.2024 - Current
FIRST YEAR COMPREHENSIVE READER (REMOTE)
University of California, Irvine
10.2023 - 02.2024
GEAR UP: COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISOR
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
AMERICORPS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
01.2022 - 02.2023
FOSTER YOUTH INITIATIVE MHSSA YOUTH MENTOR
CAPC, Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
08.2021 - 12.2021
PEER MENTOR/TUTOR
California State University Bakersfield
01.2019 - 05.2021
OFFICE INTERN
California State University Bakersfield
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Services
California State University
Master of Science - School Counseling, PPS Credential
Point Loma Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Teaching, Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential
Point Loma Nazarene University
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