Project Focus Peer Mentor
University Of Arizona
01.2024 - Current
- Participant in an internship program supporting the daily and academic needs of University of Arizona students with disabilities.
- Counseled students individually in order to assist them in overcoming obstacles and adjust to college life by developing life skills such as time management and communication.
- Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
- Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
- Collaborated with school counselors, teachers and administrators to aid mentee success.
- Assisted mentees in getting acclimated to new internships or responsibilities with consistent coaching and assisting with task prioritization.
- Worked with mentees to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems impacting educational or vocational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
