Please Remember Resources
In the Learning Center I encourage the tutors to leverage online resources like www.khanacademy.org and the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at purdue because it shows students a tool they can use themselves and it is a great way to manage time effectively between multiple students. The problem is that it was difficult for tutors to … Read more
Leadership Coach CLCC
I just took on a new responsibility at Fresno State. The Co-Curricular Leadership Certificate (CLCC) is to help students document experiences that will ultimately make them better leaders. I am excited for the experience I will gain participating in this program as a leadership coach. I have started out coaching four students and the philosophy … Read more
2010 Agricultural Beef Statistics [INFOGRAPHIC] [PDF]
To keep my graphic design and data vizualization skills up to par I routinely practice on different types of data, this summary of USDA statistics shows the true power that microsoft word can have.
Learning Center Annual Report [PDF]
I believe that information that is inspired by design has greater influence and usability. The goal I had in mind for this years annual report was for it to be pleasing, inciting, and useful from visuals to texts. When information and design work together they are a powerful message. This report will be used to make decisions about the tutoring … Read more
Train Your Brain [Poster Series]
I did the typography work on this poster via Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Publisher it was the first widely circulating graphic project I had contributed to. I was also the person used in the photo-shoot. This was the first in a poster series raising students awareness about effective study habits.
Maximizing Academic Potential Program 10/2005 – 8/2008
With the Maximizing Academic Potential program I had three primary roles: Project Planner Workshop Facilitator Counseling Intern Each function worked with the same population of academically challenged students at CSU, Fresno. The challenge os working with students on academic probation had a lot to do with motivation, and behavior change. Many students that I helped … Read more
Dog Days New Student Orientation, Summer/2007 & Summer/2008
I was a part of Fresno State’s new student orientation for several summers. The first two summers my involvement was as a full time orientation leader during my undergraduate work. The program required preparation for most students first impression of the University. In order to make the student experience special they were grouped by major … Read more
Online Tutor Training
In the Learning Center a key responsibility of mine is to train peer tutors to help other college students succeed in courses. Since every tutor has strengths in various subjects we wanted to make sure that the delivery of tutoring no matter what subject provided three things for students: Great learning experience Improved self confidence … Read more
Puente Project, College of the Sequoias 8/2003-8/2005
I worked with the Puente Project for two years. In my time with them I was a program assistant. The Puente projects mission was to provide opportunities for mostly hispanic students through, mentorship, networking, and prep courses. Duties included: Processing purchase orders Outreach to students and mentors Assisting in event planning Providing support to the … Read more
By the numbers
I designed this image to quantify some of my significant achievements. I believe that the education and effort that I have put into my life has been in leu of some very challenging life experiences. When I see these numbers in this image it just makes me thankful for the opportunities that came up. I … Read more
