Gabriela Preciado

gabriela.preciado17@gmail.com • 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.

Intersectional Initiatives Practicum Student Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017

Miami University, OH: LGBTQ* Services
• Developed new content for a Trans* 101 training, utilizing intersectional frameworks.
• Consulted and collaborated with student organizations to support their understanding of and implementation of
programs and projects that center intersectionality.
• Revised and created new workshop content utilizing intersectional frameworks to address gender, gender identity,
stereotypes, discrimination, privilege and oppression.
• Organized the Let’s Talk Series, a monthly student-led dialogue to create space for social justice topics, such as food
insecurity and intersectionality in our campus community.

Summer Bridge Resident Director May 2017-Aug. 2017

University of California, Merced: Calvin E. Bright Success Center
• Developed and implemented a 3-week long training for undergraduate peer mentors.
• Designed and supported the facilitation of 18 programs over the course of the 8-week long Summer Bridge
Program. Topics included time management, improving study skills, note taking strategies, and self-care.
• Presented a welcome session for family members of Summer Bridge Participants in Spanish as well as engaged in
dialogue with Spanish speaking family members during all campus Orientation Sessions.
• Co-Supervised and mentored a staff of 16 undergraduate students.
• Managed a programming budget for the Summer Bridge Program of $1500.
• Co-instructed USTU 10: Introduction to Undergraduate Studies for 12 incoming first-years students.
• Developed positive and healthy relationships with Summer Bridge participants through active and intentional
engagement.
• Collaborated with campus units including: Housing and Residence Life, Counseling Services, Orientation and
Academic Affairs to facilitate a welcoming and engaging environment for Summer Bridge Participants.
Co-Advisor to Diversity Affairs Council (DAC) Feb. 2017-May 2017
Miami University: Office of Diversity Affairs
• Co-advised and supervised the DAC made up of 9 student leaders.
• Supported student programming initiatives to produce 5-10 diversity and social justice-related events Spring
semester.
• Advised 9 student leaders on professional development and leadership skill-building.
• Coordinated Unity March as kickoff event for institution-wide Diversity Week initiative.
• Co-created student workshop on Understanding Multiracial Identity as part of institutional Diversity Week efforts.
• Organized logistics for the annual Lavatus-Powell Awards dinner.

Orientation Leader Jun. 2016-Aug. 2016

University of California, Davis: Orientation Programs
• Academically advised 70+ incoming first-year students during Orientation sessions.
• Led an orientation session for 300+ incoming first-year students. Provided introductions for various speakers,
transitioned between activities, and delivered information about daily schedule.
• Liaised with family members during Orientation serving 100+ family and guest participants. Answered questions
regarding academic requirements and social transitions.
• Presented information regarding course registration and academic requirements for graduation to small groups of
5-10 students.
• Coordinated Orientation programming and advising initiatives with 80+ orientation leader staff.
• Provided live translation of 7-hour Orientation sessions in Spanish for family members in attendance.

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)