Gabriela Preciado
Gabriela Preciado
Gabriela Preciado
[email protected] • 925-303-6209
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education Miami University May 2018 (Anticipated)
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Nutrition and Food University of California, Davis June 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Academic Coach Graduate Assistant – Collaborative Learning Initiatives Aug. 2016-present
Miami University, OH: Rinella Learning Center (RLC)
• Develop personalized academic support plans for a caseload of 5-7 students to cultivate time management,
problem-solving, and study skills.
• Provide referrals to campus support resources including: Academic Advising, Career Services, Student Counseling
Services, Student Disability Services, and the Office of Diversity Affairs.
• Deliver academic success workshops. Topics include: Time management, study strategies, test-taking strategies,
and motivation/procrastination.
• Serve as Teaching Assistant for EDT 310: Methods for Tutoring Adults, RLC’s training program for tutors and
Supplemental Instruction leaders.
• Develop and teach innovative course content for EDT 110: Learning Strategies for College Success comprised of
23 students.
• Develop curriculum for online courses regarding cultural competency, to be delivered to tutors and Supplemental
Instruction leaders.
• Implement celebratory programming for Tutor Appreciation Week and Supplemental Instruction Appreciation
Week.
• Develop content for RLC social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Peer Advising Counselor Sep. 2015-June 2016
University of California, Davis: EOP
• Served as an academic, social, and personal advisor for undergraduate students.
• Informed and connected students to resources on campus intended to support their health and wellness,
community involvement and academic endeavors.
• Led and facilitated programs focused on mental health, imposter syndrome, and second year transitions to support
first generation college students.
• Developed and presented workshops focused on the development of personal and academic success strategies.
Special Transitional Enrichment Program Peer Advising Counselor Aug. 2015-Sep. 2015
University of California, Davis: STEP
• Ensured safety of incoming first-year students living in dormitories for a four-week summer orientation.
• Coordinated events such as the STEP dance and barbecue to promote community building among 235 students.
• Advised over 30 students regarding their course schedules and requirements for their respective majors.
• Supported and mentored first-generation students experiencing challenges related to imposter syndrome, culture
shock, and homesickness.
Multi-Ethnic Community and Mixed Heritage Week Student Coordinator Sep. 2014-Jun. 2015
University of California, Davis: Cross Cultural Center
• Planned and implemented 13 programs to address the needs of the Mixed community.
• Organized the 11th Annual Mixed Heritage Week.
• Chaired and coordinated planning committee meetings for Mixed Heritage Week.
• Collaborated with faculty and the Mixed Student Union to develop programs for Mixed Heritage Week.
• Managed, budgeted, and allocated funds of $6,000 appropriately to best serve the Mixed community.
• Guided critical dialogue among Mixed-identified students to better understand their desires, needs, and challenges
they faced on the UC Davis campus.
LANGUAGES:
• Spanish: fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
• Portuguese: basic (speaking, reading, writing)