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College selection Application guidance Essay review Financial Aid advising
Biography
Help guide in planning high school course work.
Identify possible major and career options.
Identify a manageable list of colleges that meet academic and social needs.
Provide a step-by-step action plan.
Support in presenting student to college choices.
Assist you on how to maximize financial aid opportunities. I have worked in a large, comprehensive high school as a college counselor for the past 13 years while running my company as an Independent Consultant. This balance allows me to work closely with students who could not afford my services as well as maintain relationships with college & university reps.
Experience
Educational Consultant
Texas College Advisor
January 2002 - January
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2008 - 2010
Educational Leadership Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
Master's Degree
1997 - 1999
M.Ed. Counseling
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's Degree
1994 - 1997
B.A. Psychology
Other
Languages
Spanish
Certifications
Volunteer
Board Member
Breakthrough Central Texa (Education)
January 2015 - January
Breakthrough builds a path through college, beginning in middle school, for students from low-income communities who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Our program combines individualized, long-term case management with extended learning time for students who statistics say will not enroll in or graduate from college without significant support. We believe that by providing innovative educational programs to children and their families, we can have a multi-generational impact – replacing the cycle of poverty with self-sufficiency.
Board Member
Con Mi Madre (Education)
August 2009 - August 2017
Con Mi MADRE is unique in that it focuses on strengthening the mother-daughter bond while providing support and educational opportunities for both daughters and mothers.
Con Mi MADRE's continuum programming allows participants to decide which projects and services meet their needs. Services for girls are age and grade appropriate and topics address the social, mental and academic barriers that prevent them from attaining their educational dreams. Services for parents work to create a family culture that values education, embraces a college degree as an achievable dream for their daughters, and supports parents in raising a young Latina.
All services, activities, and materials offered by Con Mi MADRE are bilingual and presented in a culturally competent manner, honoring the girls' Hispanic heritage.
