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Lee Juarez
Phones: (209) 405-5661 * E-Mail: leejuarez08@gmail.com
Summary
Passionate in the focus of student engagement within higher education. I have excelled in my
ability to interpret and apply guidelines to assemble data for reporting. Strong oral and written
communication skills to readily learn and progress in policies and procedures. Excellent
interpersonal skills, detail-oriented and goal oriented.
Education
Pennsylvania State University
Expected May 2017
University Park, PA
Dual Degree:
M.Ed. of Higher Education and Comparative International Education
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

August 2013-May 2015

San Joaquin Delta College

July 2009- May 2013
Stockton, CA
Certificate of American Sign Language
Associate of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies Arts and Humanities
Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies of Math and Science
Associate of Arts: Interdisciplinary Teacher Education Preparation
Professional Experience
Adult Learner Program and Services
University Park, PA
Graduate Assistant
August 2015- Present
Aided in developing special programs for the University Park adult student populations.
Created and established workshops to enhance leadership of the adult learners student
organization.
Facilitated small group discussions, plan and implemented teambuilding events.
Identified and arranged guest presenters for monthly programs.
Conducted research, benchmarking, and assessment activities to progress in adult learner
studies.
Promoted collaboration in World Campus graduation reception and student blog.
Facilitated with OL2600 adult learner course for faculty and staff.
Established collaborated engagement with students in progression to Graduate school.

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Calvin E. Bright Success Center

Merced, CA
Degree Attainment for Returning and Transfer Scholars
January 2014- August 2015
DARTS Lead Fellow: Leadership Support
Created foundation of evaluations as the first DARST Fellow cohort.
Established collaborated engagement with students in progression to Graduate school.
Created events to support student success academically such as: study sessions, meet and
greets, and academic socials.
Conducted Undergraduate research focusing on transfer student success.
Collaborated with coworkers as a team on methods to excel the development of the
DARTS Program.
Conducted Interviews and training to new employees of the program.
Invited various guest speakers in relation to leadership and motivational support to
students.
Facilitated projects in relation to transfer and returning student necessities to establish a
foundation upon the program.
Researched Conferences for students to enhance the knowledge of various majors.
Created and analyzed data sheets in contacting new transfer students and promote
awareness of the program to them.
Constructed work schedules for student workers involved in the DARTS program.
Generated and reviewed agendas and training schedules for incoming student workers
and UC Merceds first annual Transfer Student Conference (TRANSCEND).
SmartTxt
Stockton, CA
Student Mentor
August 2010- July 2011
Established collaborated engagement with students in strategizing study methods.
Incorporated electronics to assist with developing study skills.
Specialized in computer programs to assist students with and without visual impairments.
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
Disability Support Services: Study Coach
Aug. 2009- May 2013
Presented various study strategies for students with disabilities.
Installed software to benefit learning methods for students.
Clarified and proctored exams for students who are visually impaired.
Assisted students in need of note takers, written test assistance, and monitoring students
in testing areas.
Tracked additional time on exams for students with disabilities.
Filed and prepared exams for professors to pick up or deliver exams.
Analyzed all documents needed for students in order to use amenities of the Disability
Services.
Developed workshops for students on various topics: time management, study strategies,
and mentored one on one assistance.
Created a support network for all students motivating them to continue with their studies.

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Influence faculty and student engagement to promote support for students in disability
services.

Dennys Corporation
Stockton, CA
Waitress
Oct. 2005- Feb. 2014
Practiced effective time management in a fast-paced, diverse work environment.

Used active listening skills to provide quality customer service to customers.

Maintained a clean, organized and safe working environment.

Community Service Experience: Professional

University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
Food Pantry Volunteer
August 2014- August 2015
Assisted the office of student Life to distribute food to the community of Merced.
Set up distribution area and construct working schedule for student workers.
Created a friendly environment for all students and community of Merced to feel
welcomed.
Reported dates of Food Pantry availability to the students at UC Merced by social media.
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
Student Orientation: Student Volunteer
August 2014- August 2015
Assisted with translating information to families of Spanish speaking backgrounds to
direct them around campus.
Collaborated with other students orientation leaders in setting up the campus in
preparation for orientation and workshops.
Directed families and students to designated area throughout the day of orientation.
Presented information about student support services for transfer and returning students
and how to be registered for the program.
Created a transfer student panel where incoming transfer students were given the
opportunity to ask questions about academics, personal life, and student success.
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
Research Assistant
January- May 2014
Volunteered with Professor Matlock in research of Linguistics and Language.
Focused on the difference grammar and metaphor used in English and Spanish.
Learned how News broadcasting uses space and body gesture to define quantity in
language when reporting negative and positive reports.
Reviewed the facial and body expression of presidential candidates when describing
negative and positive news.
San Joaquin Delta College
Skills USA

Stockton, CA
March 2012

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Volunteered to judge specific competition from competitors in the region.

Presented science experiments to elementary students from S.U.S.D to teach about the
basics of science.

Software, Skills &Certification

Microsoft Office: Publisher, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Social Media Friendly: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram
JAWS (Disability Services)
Qualitrics
Kurzweil 3000
Trilingual (Spanish, English, American Sign Language)
Penn State Online Badges: Graduate Online Teaching Certificate