Esmeralda Nayelli Trejo

811 South Joy St.

Corona, CA 92879
Cell Phone: (909) 965-8121 Email: etrejo13@cmc.edu

EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON, Fullerton, CA ANTICIPATED MAY 2018
Master of Science in Higher Education
CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE, Claremont, CA MAY 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Biology-Chemistry
Honors: Dell Scholars Program (Class of 2009), U.S Department of Education McNair Scholars Program (2012-2013),
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK, Limerick, Ireland SPRING 2012
EXPERIENCE
University of California, Riverside Early Academic Outreach Program, Riverside, CA October 2016 – Present
Regional Coordinator, Riverside Region
- Provide support in advising 1200 program participants in topics that include, but are limited to, UC/CSU “A-G” Requirements,
SAT/ACT, Common Application, financial aid, major/career exploration, and created an individual academic plan for each
- Deliver recruitment presentations to high school freshmen to become admitted into 1 of 300 spots each year
- Organized and executed Senior Transition Experience Program for 200 graduating seniors and their parents with over 10
resources from four-year institutions, community colleges, and student organizations along with various workshops
- Implement the first two-week middle school summer program College Connect 2017 to 50 students, 5 student instructors and 1
curriculum instructor
- Provide support executing conferences, parent workshops, and additional summer programs for high school students
- Recruit, hire and train student staff and instructors during summer programs
- Participated in professional development conferences gaining knowledge and skills (e.g UC/CSU/ CAP/ NCAN/Collegeboard)
University of California, Riverside Upward Bound Programs, Riverside, CA March 2014 – October 2016
High School Advisor
- Provided support in advising 148 program participants in topics that include, but are limited to, UC/CSU “A-G” Requirements,
SAT/ACT, Common Application, financial aid, etc.
- Implemented Saturday Sessions, field trips during the academic year, Summer Residential Program (SRP), and California
College Trip
- Created monthly student newsletters and incorporate summer programs, SAT tips and academic suggestions
- Taught and supported rising Juniors in SAT prep course during the SRP
- Implemented parent conferences once a semester with each participant to ensure college requirements are met
- Prepared necessary documents and information for the Annual Performance Review to the Department of Education
University of California, Berkeley Destination College Advising Corps, Victorville, CA August 2013 – March 2014
College Adviser
- Services were provided to students grades 9th-12th at partner school site University Preparatory
- Provided students from disadvantaged backgrounds how to plan for and go to college
- Educate parents on college access and preparation through events such as Cash for College in January
- Create workshops on personal statements, college applications, and financial aid
- Knowledge of differences in postsecondary educational systems
- Ability to create, organize and manage data tracking systems
Uncommon Good Connect to College Mentoring Program, Claremont, CA March 2010 – December 2011
Family Services Coordinator Assistant
- Coordinated college events for the high school students at public and private universities in California
- Advised students in college application and scholarship process
- Inform high schools about my college experience and provide support to prepare for college
- Initiated a Parent Education Program which taught parents how to address various issues
ACTIVITIES
 CSUF Maywood Education Fair Quad-Lead June 2017 – Present
o Served as one of four committee leads for the annual Education Fair in the City of Maywood
o Managed Adult Learners and Resource Fair Committees
 AAUW Member February 2016 – June 2017
o Participated in recruiting middle school students to attend a summer camp designed to make STEM exciting
 Riverside City College Puente Program October 2014-August 2015
o Mentored one second year science major community college student in transferring to a 4-year institution
 Cash for College Los Angeles November 2013
o Presented on “How to Afford a Private University” to 20-40 high school students throughout two days
 Latino Student Forum August 2009 – May 2013
o Vice President (2010-2011), President (2011)
o Tutored teen parents at Garey High School to attain their diploma and attend college (2011 – December 2012)
 Uncommon Good Connect to College Mentoring Program May 2012- May 2013
o Coordinate college visits in Southern California for high school students in the program
SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Spanish; Technical: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, SPSS