MAYRA SIERRA

602 S. Dennis St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 270-1820 msierra14@apu.edu

EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA
Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development
GPA: 3.97
California Polytechnic State University Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.67

Anticipated May 2016

June 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Coach
September 2015-Present
Azusa Pacific University, Office of Academic Advising and Retention - Azusa, CA
Advise students on course selection (educational plan) and accessing appropriate campus
resources
Support a roster of students on academic probation by meeting with them three times a
semester to identify academic goals and see how they can better their skills for the
current semester
Assist with registering transfer students, taking into account all the courses they are
transferring in from the different other schools they attended and what the requirements
are at APU, similar to matriculation
Counseling Intern
August 2015-Present
Orange Coast College, Transfer Center - Costa Mesa, CA
Assist students in making decisions relative to career choice and educational planning,
including appropriate vocation counseling such as Associate of Arts, Associate of
Science, Associate Degree for Transfer or Certificate
Explain the transfer process to students using both Assist.org and the university website
Shadow the Counseling 105 class
Co-instruct the Counseling 10 class to students from a variety of different ethnic
backgrounds
Present workshops for students regarding the CSU/UC applications and transfer process
Project Specialist
July 2015-Present
Irvine Valley College, Financial Aid Office - Irvine, CA
Assist students with their FAFSA and BOGFW applications and documentations
Assist in the implementation of the Full Time Student Success Grant program by
gathering a list of potential students who qualify and notifying them they are eligible and
will be awarded in the next coming semester
Maintain office duties (e.g., student correspondence and filing)
Retention Support Coordinator
August 2014-May 2015
Azusa Pacific University, Office of Academic Advising and Retention - Azusa, CA
Coordinated the faculty Early Alert Referral Program, following up with referred students
and students with academic integrity violations

Provided emotional and academic support to students and help develop their skills
Helped/Advised students develop educational plans and access appropriate campus
resources such as the Learning Enrichment Center, the Writing Center, and the University
Counseling Center
Supported a roster of students on academic probation by meeting with them three times a
semester to keep them accountable in their studies
Assisted with registering transfer students by using ARK and PeopleSoft to see what
classes they still need to complete for the major requirements
Maintained general office duties (e.g., counselors appointment calendars,
correspondence, appointment scheduling, filing, staff meeting participation)

Peer Advising Intern

September 2013-June 2014
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Student Support & Equity Programs CA
Assisted in the transition of primarily first-generation, low-income and underrepresented
incoming students
Provided academic, career, ad personal counseling related to a students educational goal
for their student retention, achievement, and completion of their Bachelors degree
Advised students regarding general educational plan and major course scheduling
Maintained general office duties (e.g., data entry, filing, staff meetings)
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Day
The California Forum of Diversity in Graduate Education

October 2014
April 2012

PROFESSIONAL/SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
Connections Transitions @ Azusa Pacific University
January 2014
o Presented to a group of Upward Bound high school students who came to Azusa
Pacific University. The information was based on the differences between being a
high school student and a college student. It also pointed on the transition to
college and how to navigate that
CSU Application Process Orange Coast College
October-November 2015
o Presented on how to fill out the application for California State Universities
through csumentor.edu. It went over step by step and information on deadlines
UC Application Process Orange Coast College
October- November2015
o Presented on how to fill out the application for University California institutions
through universityofcalifornia.edu. It also went over the deadline and the
particular schools.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual in Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Google apps, and internet tools
Sensitive to students with disabilities and those from various academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds
Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
Coordinate and completes tasks
Lead and direct others by teaching and counseling students