Zhixuan (Selena) Zeng, NCC

PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About

Selena is a final semester graduate student at Cornell University and is pursuing a Master's of Management in Hospitality at the SC Johnson College of Business. Previously worked with different companies involved in the hospitality business, she is a passionate hotelier who is keenly focused on a career in the hospitality industry in hospitality operations, human resource management, and hotel administration. Selena is currently seeking employment opportunities from the start of 2022 and upon her graduation in December 2021. Selena can be reached by email ([email protected]).

Experience

  • Graduate Assistant at UNLV College of Education
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Graduate Research Assistant at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Collaborated with faculty and other GAs on various research projects. • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and contributed to school counseling need assessment project • Faculty Research Mentor: Dr. Chris Wood & Dr. Jungnam Kim

  • High School Counselor at Eldorado High School
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    • Performed regular credit checks and academic audits to ensure students remained on track for graduation, identify and address potential deficiencies. • Collaborated with students to complete FASFA applications and explore scholarship opportunities to help increase college acceptance and enrollment rates. • Supported supervisors to deliver crisis intervention, such as reentry plan, to ensure students’ safety and well-being.

  • High School Counselor at Coronado High School
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

    • Delivered individual counseling sessions to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development. • Guided students in creating personalized academic and career plans, ensuring alignment with graduation requirements and post-secondary goals. • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop individualized plans, such as 504s, that enhanced student success and promoted a positive school climate.

  • Elementary School Counselor at Neil C Twitchell Elementary School
    Jan 2024 - May 2024 · 5 mos

    • Developed and delivered engaging classroom lessons for second to fourth-grade students, emphasizing social-emotional learning and addressing topics such as test anxiety management. • Collaborated with supervisors to maintain, review, and evaluate students' mental and behavioral data, ensuring accurate tracking of progress and identifying areas for intervention. • Facilitated group counseling sessions for fifth-grade students, fostering a supportive environment for addressing various emotional and social challenges. • Provided support for suicide protocols, 504 plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and Child Protective Services (CPS) calls, ensuring adherence to established protocols and advocating for students' needs.