EDUCATION

                     Master of Science in Education (Concentration: Higher Education)                                              May 2016

                     California State University, Fullerton

                     Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Concentration: Math Education)                                        May 2012

                     California State University, Long Beach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR/LIFE SKILLS COACH                                                    September 2015-Present

Student Diversity Success Initiative | Fullerton College 

• Conducts informational workshops regarding programs and services; participates in outreach activities to promote educational opportunities and services available

• Assists students with application process for programs and services; works alongside DSS and EOPS to ensure specialized equipment and services are available for special needs students; provides individualized academic coaching/tutoring, and is responsible for attaining performance goals related to student success

• Coordinates FC MILES, a math enhancement learning program for 60 students to develop their math competency; equips online software, computer access, and tutors for students seeking non-traditional classroom

• Prepare administrative and operational reports including preparation of conclusions, recommendations, and forecast based on statistical data records and reports related to program effectiveness

• Initiated and maintains technological integration of social media for outreach, marketing, and website support; creates and maintains publications promoting the assigned project or program including newsletters, handbooks, special event flyers, and other public relations materials as needed

STUDENT SERVICES GRADUATE ASSISTANT                                                                                  August 2015-Present

First Year Experience | California State University, Fullerton

• Coaches over 40 students on academic probation by providing holistic approaches to develop their abilities and goals using student development theories and collect impact theories; serves as a peer mentor to students

• Assisted in the assessment and redesign of the first-year seminar curriculum (University 100) including student learning outcomes, assessment methods, allocation of equitable resources, and collaboration with faculty

• Lead and coordinated the designing, planning, and development process for a high-impact, academic field trip that gathered over 300 first-year students, faculty, and staff; planned and coordinated 6 signature student-centered programs that engaged over 500 students

• Conceived and implemented a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the academic field trip to pave way for higher quality learning experiences for culturally diverse students

TITAN PRIDE CENTER & TITAN TUSK FORCE GRADUATE ASSISTANT                                            July 2014-May 2015

Associated Students, Inc. | California State University, Fullerton

• Managed and supervised 6 student assistants by selecting, conducting staff training, overseeing work responsibilities, coordinating work schedules, and providing performance feedback and input

• Assisted in advising the school spirit programming board as they conceive, implement, and assess 25 programs annually to promote school pride and spirit activities throughout the year

• Implemented leadership workshops for students on topics such as event planning, budgeting, and time management; informed student event planners on risk prevention and management plans, legal requirements, and policies and procedures for campus and community activities

LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

PROJECT LEADER                                                                                                                                     July 2015-Present

Maywood Education Fair | CSUF Educational Leadership Department

• Lead the designing, planning, and development for the Maywood Education Fair that gathered over 600 community members and volunteers

• Integrate theory and asset-based frameworks to identify gaps of factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and cultural capital

• Work with community council members, faculty, and students to foster a culture of innovation and effective implementation towards common goals of improving the sustainability of the fair

• Communicates with instructors, administrators, city council members, and outside agencies to coordinate and implement programs and resolve conflicts

• Utilize and influence resources to pave way for ongoing success of the fair by forging partnerships and relationships with outside entities, including LAUSD, four-year colleges, community organizations, and educators

VICE PRESIDENT                                                                                                                           September 2014-Present

Higher Education Leadership Organization | California State University, Fullerton

• Coordinated assigned activities and functions with other staff, projects and functions as well as local, state, and federal agencies; coordinated with, interact with, share knowledge, and develop collaborative relationships

• Lead the designing, planning, and development process for Rites of Passage/Research Symposium that gathered over 200 students, family, faculty, and administrators

• Serves as the liaison to the College of Education Inter-Club Council and its affiliated organizations to coordinate activities for the college

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                                                                                                   September 2009-September 2013

Pilipino American Coalition Dance Troupe | California State University, Long Beach

• Established and maintained successful collaborative relationships with CSULB and LBUSD

• Effectively planned and coordinated group events and showcases for over 4000 community members

• Prepared and maintained program ledgers and reconciles budgets; monitors and records administration, personnel, supply and equipment expenditures; prepares deposits and arranges for transport to bank

PRESENTATIONS

Foster, B. & Nguyen, J. (2016). First Year Experience Foster Life-Long Learning and Self-Development. Presented at the Faculty Development Center Teaching Showcase: High-Impact Practices from a Faculty Perspective in Fullerton, CA and the Peer Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA.