My Tang, M.S.

Experience

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  Panda Restaurant Group

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Counter Help

  -Place orders and accept payments for customer orders. -Provide customers with excellent dining experience and quality service. -Serve multiple customers at a time and handle multiple tasks. -Maintain Food Handling standards while performing duties.

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  The Preuss School at UCSD

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Intern for College Advisor

  -Counsel senior students with college preparation. -Provide academic and non-academic information necessary to ensure successful completion of college preparative course work. -Assess high school transcripts and align with graduation and A-G requirements-Act as a Vietnamese interpreter for students’ parents.

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  University of California, San Diego

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  Special Events Parking Assistant

  -Assisted and provided directions to guests of the university. -Entered, logged, and filed event reservations in Event Management System. -Provided parking and directed traffic during university events. -Provided cart service for guests with disabilities. -Engaged in cash handling in visitor information and hospital booths.

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  Clairemont High School

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Academic Advisor

  Advise students on time management and study skills. Give students motivation to achieve the required level of performance in college preparation courses. Inspire students to strive toward the completion of high school and continue educational aspirations.

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  Crawford High School

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Tutor

  -Assist students that have recently come to the United States in core subjects. -Work effectively to accommodate diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds. -Communicate and collaborate with teachers and other tutors to update student progress.

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  The Pegasus School

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Teacher Assistant

  Learning and Support Team Aid (Aug 2016-Aug 2017):-Assistant to Learning and Support Team, consisting of the School Psychologist, Middle School Learning Specialist, Reading Specialist, and Instructional Coach.-Planned, organized, and implemented small counseling groups geared towards promoting positive social-emotional, mental, and academic well-being-Inputted student data and records to be used for monthly grade-level meetings-Collaborated with teacher, teacher assistants, administrators, and other staff to provide a safe and healthy community for studentsMiddle School Social Studies TA (Aug 2016-June 2017):-Assistant to 6th grade and 7th grade Social Science teachers-Supported 6th grade and 7th grade Social Science by maintaining student marks and assignments.-Fulfilled supervision duties during morning, break, lunch, and dismissal times. -Acted as a substitute teacher as needed. -Provided academic, social, and emotional support when needed. Middle School TA (Aug 2015-June 2016):-Assistant to 6th grade Math Teacher, Middle School Learning Specialist and School Psychologist. -Supported 6th grade Pre-Algebra and Algebra classes by maintaining student marks and assignments.-Taught small groups of students or assist students one on one under the direction of the teacher. Show less

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  Golden West College

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  EOPS Counseling Intern

  The Extended Opportunities Program and Services (EOPS) provides resources to low-income and educationally-disadvantaged students. EOPS goes above and beyond by providing financial assistance, one-on-one counseling, and more. Under the supervision of an EOPS counselor, my duties are as follows:-Observed counseling sessions between EOPS counselor and students-Interact with students and provide academic/personal/career support as needed-Obtained knowledge on aspects of attending a community college (campus climate, transfer requirements, graduation requirements, certificate requirements, etc.)-Collaborated with other counselors and departments to ensure success for all students-Compiled a resource file containing all GWC campus resources and descriptions Show less

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  California State University, Long Beach

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Graduate Assistant - College of Education Graduate Studies Peer Mentor Program

  -Planned, organized, and implemented new CSULB College of Education peer mentoring program under supervision of the Director of Graduate Studies through the following tasks:-Recruited and selected continuing CED students to serve as peer mentors.-Developed a brief training for peer mentors.-Invited Fall 2017 admitted students to be paired with peer mentors during Summer 2017 and facilitate matching mentors and mentees.-Ongoing encouragement via email for mentors and mentees to connect during Summer 2017 and Fall 2017.-Planned program-wide events to increase connection and collaboration between mentors and mentees.-Assessment of the Peer Mentoring Program at the end of fall 2017. Show less

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  Anaheim Union High School Dst

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  -Organized, maintained, and operated a high school College and Career Center that provided a wide variety of college and career information and materials to students, parents, and staff-Established and maintained relationships with college and university admissions officers-Networked with schools and colleges-Communicated with students, faculty, parents, and community representatives concerning career planning and college entrance-Worked in conjunction with Assistant Principal and Counseling Department to plan, organize, and execute school-wide-college and career events Show less

  • College and Career Coordinator - Savanna High School

    Nov 2017 - May 2018

  • School Counseling Intern - Savanna High School

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Anaheim Elementary School District

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Graduate Intern - Horace Mann Elementary

  -Provided counseling to students K-6 through individual and group settings regarding impulse control, relationship building, conflict resolution, and other social skills.Consulted with Behavioral Support Team, consisting of School Psychologist, Behavioral Health Aide, and School Counselor, to effectively enhance student achievement.-Developed and delivered core curriculum classroom lessons to students on emotional regulation.-Adapted core curriculum classroom lessons to accommodate special education students.-Assisted in creation of Behavioral Intervention Plans through conduction a Functional Behavioral Analyis. Show less

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  Mission Viejo High School

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Counselor

  -Developed and delivered core-curriculum lessons to all students in grades 9-12 regarding graduation requirements, college admission requirements, and social-emotional well-being.-Counseled students regarding academic, social-emotional, and college/career development in individual and group settings.-Connected parents, community members, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to the MVHS Counseling Department by sending out monthly counselor newsletters.-Collected, analyzed, and distributed data on MVHS Counseling to develop and modify counseling program to be more beneficial and intentional. Show less

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  Irvine Unified School District

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Counselor
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  UC Santa Barbara

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

  UC Santa Barbara Admissions Application Reader

  Using professional judgment, review and analyze UCSB applicant information (academicachievement, personal history, extracurricular activities, leadership awards, service, work experience,etc.) to identify UCSB applicants who would contribute to the quality and diversity of the campuscommunity.

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  Northshore School District

  Aug 2021 - now

  High School Counselor
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  CollegeAdvisor.com

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Advisor

  -Provide personalized college admissions guidance to 9th-12th grade students, ensuring they receive expert support at key milestones in their application journey.-Facilitate one-on-one virtual advising sessions, offering strategic advice on college selection, application strategies, and essay development.-Assist students with offline tasks, including building targeted college lists, reviewing application materials, and providing constructive essay feedback.