DEBORA CUBIAS

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EDUCATION
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Expected May 2019
Masters of Arts Educational Leadership, Concentration in Higher Education Leadership
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence and Child Advocacy & Policy (Magna Cum Laude); Minors: Sociology
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Academic Advisor, Center for Student Success, Passaic Community College, NJ November 2018-Present
● Advise first-year, returning, first-generation English Learning students with academics, change of
major and course selection.
● Support students on academic probation by offering advice and recommending plans of action to
achieve academic excellence.
Graduate Assistant, CEHS, Dean’s office, Montclair State University, NJ October 2018-Present
● Assist with enrollment management initiatives of the ELHE (Educational Leadership in Higher
Education) Master’s program.
● Co-coordinate admission recruitment events for incoming ELHE graduate students.
● Research best-practices to implement large-scale networking and retention initiatives for first-
generation students at the College of Education and Human Services.
● Advised college students regarding the internship application process and future career paths.
● Managed Microsoft Access database and created reports regarding placements and employers’
contact information.
ACUHO-i Housing Intern, Residence Life, University of California, Santa Cruz June 2018- August 2018
● Served in an on call capacity for the RAs for after hour questions or emergencies with an additional
intern and Resident Director to ensure all needs were met.
● Coordinated summer housing and co-supervised twelve student staff by supporting them through
weekly and one-on-one meetings.
● Implemented student assistant Social Justice & Inclusion summer training.
● Administered student conduct cases under the Coordinator for Conduct and Education’s supervision.
● Managed a 3,000 budget on excel and designed summer staff trainings and programs.
Youth and Family Counselor, La Casa de Don Pedro, Newark, NJ February 2017-August 2017
● Counseled Latinx youth and facilitated themed monthly workshops to enhance family connections.
● Implemented a 3-month summer program to educate high school students on the college admission
process and civic engagement.
● Presented on the college admission process, bullying prevention and communication skills.
Assistant Program Coordinator, Dean of students, Montclair State University, NJ Sept. 2011-May 2015
● Coordinated daily events hosted by campus organizations and academic departments.
● Directed the Student Center information desk, updated bulletin boards and answered phone calls.
AmeriCorps Bonner Leader, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ August 2012-August 2014
● Administered the Volunteer Resource Center at MSU and engaged students on service projects
through effective social media marketing strategies.
● Completed a total of six hundred hours of community service to by helping individuals in areas of
personal, social and legal assistance,
GREEK LIFE
Alpha Phi Omega member, Nu Psi Chapter Montclair State University, NJ Spring 2015
 Exemplified service and leadership principles on my campus and community.
 Organized an on-campus service event to raise funding for school supplies that were donated to low-
income 2nd grade students.
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT
Immigration Latino Caucus Committee member, Montclair State University, NJ Sept. 2017-Present
● Collaborate with faculty, Latino Caucus and nearby universities to implement events to serve
undocumented college students at Montclair State University.
Immigration Legal Intern, Catholic Charities Services, Manhattan, NY May 2016-September 2016
● Processed Asylum and Special Juvenile Status immigration applications for Central American
unaccompanied minors.
● Conducted client bilingual interviews, legal research, drafted affidavits and motions.
AmeriCorps Education Specialist, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ May 2015-September 2015
● Educated 2nd grade low-income students in Orange as part of a university-assisted community school
initiative using evidenced-based instructional programs to improve the literacy and math
achievement.
AWARDS/HONORS
 Chi Sigma Alpha “Exemplified the 3 pillars of the honor society which are Scholarship, Service and
Academics.”
 Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Chapter
 College of Education and Human Services "Outstanding Potential in Higher Education” award.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS
● Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Behavioral Health. June 2018-Present
● Restorative Justice
● Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
LANGUAGES Read, write, speak & translate Spanish.