Victoria Usher
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient at writing, editing, and online content creation.
- Highly skilled in leadership development and retention strategies.
- Exceptional problem solving, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.
- Proven record of enhancing student success and wellness through expert educational planning and holistic wellness programs.
- Strong experience working with diverse student populations and acknowledging cultural differences in order to enhance learning experiences and establish ongoing relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career & Transfer Center Intern
Los Angeles Pierce College
08.2022 - Current
- Support students in long-term and short-term educational planning.
- Review students’ transfer admission applications pre-submission, including personal statements, activities entry, and transcript entry.
- Provide students with counseling support in the following theoretical frameworks: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Multicultural Counseling and Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
- Guide students through the transfer application process for the University of California, California State University, Private Universities, and Out of State Universities.
- Engage in academic advisement utilizing assist.org, LAPC’s IGETC, CSU G.E. Breadth, and additional university articulation agreements to create educational plans that fit transfer requirements.
- Facilitate workshops for students on topics related to career and transfer, including transfer requirements for UC schools, CSU schools, career exploration, major exploration, financial aid, and updating a resume.
- Conduct one-on-one sessions with students to provide academic, career, social, and emotional support. Improve the students’ academic performance, increased their confidence, and helped them obtain internships and employment opportunities.
Health and Wellness Resources Graduate Assistant
California Lutheran University
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the planning, facilitating, and supervision of all intramural sports activities and special events.
- Ensured that students abide by all policies and procedures throughout the duration of their participation in an activity.
- Collaborated in the educational campus events and programs that highlighted holistic wellness topics pertaining to mental health, physical health, and sexual health.
- Contributed to creating a sense of belonging for the undergraduate students participating in the intramural sports and participating in the mental health and wellness events.
Behavior Interventionist
Cortica
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection.
- Implemented positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Executed strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA.
- Provided direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both one-on-one and group settings.
Contributing Content Writer
Ventura Breeze Newspaper
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Authored weekly articles on news-worthy events for publication in the newspaper.
- Composed and edited graphic design tools for increased readability and graphic appeal.
- Reviewed and edited written content and creative content for any possible errors before publication.
- Researched potential news leads and interviewed necessary parties involved in incidents and scope of coverage.
Creative Content Coordinator
HYFN
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Reviewed all creative content before publishing to catch any grammatical or stylistic errors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create an organic editorial calendar the drives brand awareness and builds community through meaningful engagement.
- Developed, curated, and created engaging written, video, and photo content for brand materials across a wide range of social media platforms.
- Assisted in the development and management of a purposeful social media strategy focusing on building audience and extending brand engagement, ultimately building brand equity.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And College Student Personnel
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Relationships
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Addiction and Substance-Use Disorders Graduate Certificate Program, Arizona State University (ASU Online) - Expected: May 2025
Timeline
Health and Wellness Resources Graduate Assistant
California Lutheran University
09.2023 - 12.2023
Career & Transfer Center Intern
Los Angeles Pierce College
08.2022 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Cortica
11.2021 - 07.2022
Creative Content Coordinator
HYFN
04.2016 - 04.2017
Contributing Content Writer
Ventura Breeze Newspaper
08.2014 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Counseling And College Student Personnel
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Arizona State University
- Addiction and Substance-Use Disorders Graduate Certificate Program, Arizona State University (ASU Online) - Expected: May 2025
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