Cathlene Rivera-Cruz

Cathlene rivera-cruz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Counseling students with passion!

  • Education

    • Long island university

      2010 - 2011
      Master's degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services
    • Long island university

      2024 - 2025
      Advanced certificate for bilingual school counselor extension

      In Progress

    • City university of new york-herbert h. lehman college

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      Bachelor of arts - ba sociology & philosophy
  • Experience

    • Oversaw opportunity programs at suny dutchess, georgia perimeter, miami-dade, nesi and harlem center

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2016
      Various opportunity program positions

       Advised incoming students Developed orientation workshops Developed, monitored and managed project budget as per TRIO guidelines Ensured delivery of academic advising and career development services Established and maintained collaborative relationships with faculty and staff  Designed and directed new activities and program initiatives  Trained and supervised project staff Evaluated project outcomes Prepared and submitted all necessary U.S. Department Show less

    • Rockland community college

      Jan 2007 - Sept 2012
      Former director of lpp

       Managed pre-collegiate State Education Department program and all related activities, such as, student recruitment, developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating all program components, managing the annual budget and supervising Program Coordinators, Certified Teachers and School Counselors Liaised between college and school district constituents, community based organizations and other school personnel as well as State Education Department Submitted data collection and reports to SED; prepared and submitted interim, final and monthly reports Provided underrepresented students with an environment that encouraged the pursuit of higher education Oversaw service learning program in collaboration with Hudson Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA) Assisted with grant writing for State Education Department competitive grant Advised high school cohort with special attention to graduating seniors and program Alumni Taught and implemented College Life Skills course as needed Collaborated with faculty and staff with a focus on financial aid, registrars, advisement and student activities RCC Dream Team Club Staff Advisor Show less

    • Liberty partnerships program

      Dec 2009 - Dec 2009
      Received rockland county 40 under 40
    • Rockland community college

      Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
      Former director of admissions & iss

       Managed day-to-day operation of Admissions and ISS Department Designated School Official, counseled and advised F-1 and J-1 students, organized international student programs and events Oversaw department staff and budget Oversaw annual recruitment events including Open House, program specific Open Houses, one-on-one and group tours, high school visits, virtual recruitment events, etc. Oversaw department event planning to include vendor purchase requests, campus facilities requests, AV requests and logistics reports Represented college at local and statewide events Collaborated with faculty, staff and community stakeholders in areas of recruitment, marketing and event planning Submitted annual budget, departmental and strategic planning reports Advised domestic and international students as needed and maintained SEVIS records Active member of campus wide Diversity Council Committee, Website Development Committee, Commencement Committee and co-chaired Hispanic Heritage Month Committee for 7 years  Recruited, counseled and advised international student cohort Represented RCC at recruitment fairs and Admissions Department events Managed prospective students on Datatel and CollegeNet systems and prepared reports as needed Planned, organized and implemented orientation and workshops for international students Managed RCC international student webpage Show less

    • Your campus network

      Jan 2014 - now
      Founder/ceo

       Counsel college students via online platforms Provide access to college tours at SUNY & CUNY campuses Advise students on financial aid, program selection, course requirements as needed with the assistance of college personnel Provide ongoing encouragement and support  Connect college bound students to EOP, HEOP, TRIO, SEEK resources at select campuses

    • Pom college consulting

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
      Pom college admissions counselor

       Manage initial college admissions counseling for select students Research colleges, financial aid, scholarships, etc. based on intake information Assess CareerCruising MatchMaker platform results  Provide career path outlook and recommendations Develop next step recommendation report to include best fit college list, testing needs, etc Provide ongoing counseling support as needed

    • Northern academy of the arts-middletown

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
      College counselor acting director/college planning counselor

       Developed Comprehensive Counseling Program as per ASCA Provided individual support to high school cohort and families throughout college and financial aid application process Oversaw college admissions process for F-1, Asylum and various other visa statuses  Networked and communicated regularly with college admissions officers Coordinated on campus standardized tests including Regents, TERRANova and manage College Board account, make recommendations for suite of assessments, maintain orders and oversee test implementation Oversaw coordination of college trips, workshops and presentations Provided Professional Development and training to Faculty and Staff Managed all related databases Show less

    • Suny orange

      Apr 2019 - Jul 2022
      Director of liberty partnerships program & midhudson regional advisor

      ° Manage drop out prevention after school program° Working passionately to help our youth

    • Newburgh enlarged city school district

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      School counselor

      Provided school counseling support to evening high school students, out of district students and HSE/GED bound students. Streamlined EHS scheduling in collaboration with day counselors. Monitored EHS student academic progress in close collaboration with EHS Teachers. Assisted EHS Principal identify EHS needs and trends.

    • Monticello central school district

      Feb 2023 - now
      Guidance department chair school counselor

      ENL School Counselor, Graduation Committee Co-Chair

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr & aed

      Suny orange foundation
      Jun 2019
    • New york state school counselor

      New york state education department
      Dec 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cathlene Rivera-Cruz
      Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honors LIU Chapter LIU Counseling Department 2012 Officer and member.
    • Awarded to Cathlene Rivera-Cruz
      Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society Lehman College Philosophy Department 2011 Member
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by Orange Country Counselors Association (OCCA) on Sept 2022
      Orange Country Counselors Association (OCCA)Associated with Cathlene Rivera-Cruz
    • President Elect

      Issued by Orange County School Counselors Association (OCCA) on Dec 2021
      Orange County School Counselors Association (OCCA)Associated with Cathlene Rivera-Cruz
    • Theatre event promotional assistance via social media and cold call ad sales

      Issued by Willy Gilly Productions, Inc. on Sept 2021
      Willy Gilly Productions, Inc.Associated with Cathlene Rivera-Cruz
    • Volunteer Counselor

      Issued by Unitas Therapeutic Community Inc. on Jan 1986
      Unitas Therapeutic Community Inc.Associated with Cathlene Rivera-Cruz