Sara Emilia Guevara
Fremont,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
College of Letters and Science Intake Adviser
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee and manage Virtual and In-Person services, ensuring optimal student support while providing individual academic advising.
- Review and process nearly 50 or more submitted student petitions per week, while sustaining expertise and compliance with L&S policies.
- Develop and execute strategies as the EGT petition lead to streamline processing time and efficient petition execution.
- Reviewed accuracy in more than 100 Dean's Conference cases during Fall 2024 to assist students ahead of review by L&S Deans.
College of Letters and Science Peer Advisor
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Achieved highest email handling output among Peer Advisers by responding to more than 300 emails in Spring 2024.
- Delivered accurate information on L&S policies, procedures, and petitions to students across both in-person and virtual platforms.
- Selected as one of three to co-lead the 24-25' Peer Hiring Committee, including piloting a new hiring process to improve equity, streamlining and accessibility.
- Provided guidance to re-admitted, transfer, and international students.
Pre-Collegiate Academy College Advisor
East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc.
Oakland, California
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Led instruction for a large group of upcoming 10th-grade students on academic and professional pathways.
- Provided individualized advising to each student on college planning, academics, and financial aid.
- Developed a 5-week curriculum to empower students with knowledge of financial aid, higher education pathways, and institutional requirements.
- Coordinated and led educational visits to UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced, providing students with firsthand exposure to campus life and academic opportunities.
EAOP/DCAC Program Assistant
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Executed responsibilities related to printing, organizing data, and handling student inputs for EAOP/DCAC officials.
- Maintained up-to-date program plans, ensuring team members had clear visibility into program status and progress.
- Developed training materials to enhance program content.
- Provide background material and other documentation for external meetings.
Ohlone for Kids Student Assistant
Ohlone College
Fremont, California
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Guided and encouraged students to develop positive attitudes toward learning.
- Managed daily office operations, including filing, data entry, and phone communication.
- Coordinated and streamlined classroom logistics to ensure a smooth and efficient learning environment.
- Managed interactions with educational personnel and parents ensuring clear communication.
Peer Advisor
Ohlone College
Fremont, California
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Informed prospective students and the general public about Ohlone Community College District and its campuses.
- Contributed and featured in an instructional video to guide Ohlone Students through the new enrollment system starting Spring 2022.
- Managed and organized weekly table booths during enrollment periods.
- Assisted and delivered excellent support to students and campus visitors through in-person support.
Mental Health Advocate
Ohlone College
Fremont, California
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and executed 'Music Study Session' engaging 30+ participants on academic well-being.
- Discussed and strategized efforts to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in local communities.
- Learned about campus-based and community-based mental health issues and services, and were also introduced to a wide range of careers in mental health.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare, Chicanx/Latinx Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California05.2024
Associate of Arts - Sociology and Human Development
Ohlone College
Fremont, California05.2022
Skills
- Software: Adobe Acrobat, ASSIST.org, Canva, Google Applications, Microsoft Applications
Timeline
College of Letters and Science Intake Adviser
University of California, Berkeley
06.2024 - Current
College of Letters and Science Peer Advisor
University of California, Berkeley
05.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-Collegiate Academy College Advisor
East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2023
EAOP/DCAC Program Assistant
University of California, Berkeley
09.2022 - 05.2023
Ohlone for Kids Student Assistant
Ohlone College
06.2022 - 08.2022
Mental Health Advocate
Ohlone College
10.2021 - 12.2021
Peer Advisor
Ohlone College
04.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare, Chicanx/Latinx Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Arts - Sociology and Human Development
Ohlone College
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