Quinn D.

First-gen Advocate| Community College Academic, Career & International Adjunct Counselor/Instructor

Anaheim, California, United States

About

As a first-generation college graduate and a Vietnamese-American immigrant, I attribute my achievements to the Trio McNair Scholar Student Support Program. My student affairs philosophy is rooted in personal experience, equity-minded and culturally relevant practice, and the passion to help every student optimize their potential to pursue their aspirations. In every space, I strive to be an advocate, an ally, and a bridge builder to help diverse students navigate resources and discover their strengths, leading to higher education attainment, social mobility, and self-actualization. INFJ | Relator, Learner, Discipline, Restorative, Futuristic CIS Bilingual: English & Vietnamese

Experience

  • Adjunct Career Counselor at Long Beach City College
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Adjunct Counselor/ Instructor at Cypress College
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Program/ Population: International, Express/General counseling, Dual Enrollment, Charger Experience program (Promise), Career counseling, non-credit Coordination: International Student Peer Mentor Program Classes Taught: Education Planning (1 unit), Career and Life Planning, Academic & Life Success (3 units), Career Exploration (1 unit) Modalities, Length, Term: in-person, asynchronous, synchronous, 6-week, 9-week, 10-week, 16-week, Spring, Summer, Fall

  • Adjunct Counselor at Santa Monica College
    Nov 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Program/Population: General and Transfer Counseling, Reverse-transfer, Basic needs, Re-entry, Probation, First-gen,non-credit

  • Adjunct Counselor/Instructor at Kern Community College District
    Feb 2021 - 2024 · 3 yrs

    Program/ Population: General counseling, Dual Enrollment, Re-entry, System-Impacted students Courses: Foundation for Success in College and Life (3 units) Modality, Length, & Term: asynchronous, 8-week, 12-week, 13-week, Spring, Summer, Fall

  • Cerritos College (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Success Coach (Business, Accounting, & Law Career Learning Pathway)
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Classified- ATTE Program/ Academic Affairs
      Apr 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Classified - Economic Development/Foundation
      Jan 2015 - Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Highly skilled classified admin professional specialized in supporting and coordinating stand-alone, grant-funded programs. Experienced in implementing and supporting specific component of short-term, customized training programs, including, facilitating, outreach and promotions of services, manage non-credit registration, and preparation of specialized reports.