Rianna Vargas

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EDUCATION:

California State University Sacramento-Sacramento, CA

Graduate Certificate, Adult Learning Disabilities Program, May 2014

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Gallaudet University-Washington, DC

M.A. - Counseling, emphasis in mental health, December 2012

Cumulative GPA: 3.931

California State University Northridge-Northridge, CA

B.A. - Deaf Studies, December 2009

Cumulative GPA: 3.73

San Diego State University-San Diego, CA

B.A. - Communicative Disorders (formerly Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences), emphasis in Deaf Education, January 2006

Cumulative GPA: 3.53

American River College-Sacramento, CA

A.A. - Sign Language Studies-Interpreter Preparation Program, May 2009

Cumulative GPA: 3.62

Santa Rosa Junior College-Santa Rosa, CA

A.A.- Liberal Arts and Sciences, May 2003

Cumulative GPA: 3.917

CERTIFICATION:

National Certified Counselor, certified by National Board for Certified Counselors,

August 2013

Certified Learning Disability Specialist, certified by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Disability Specialist, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. August 2018-August 2019

Provides Counseling to students with various disabilities, specializing in Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Learning Disabilities

Conducts Initial (Intake) appointments with students when establishing Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC), collecting and evaluating disability verification documentation

Completes DPRC paperwork, Reasonable Accommodations Verification form, with students

Authorizes appropriate student accommodations for the classroom and testing environments

Conducts in-reach and outreach efforts to recruit Deaf students and students with other disabilities

Discusses strategies with students

Meets with students periodically to discuss their progress related to classes and academic goals

Discusses and resolves issues with students and instructors when needed

Maintains and updates accurate student files in compliance with state and federal regulations, Title 5 Regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Maintains confidentiality of counseling sessions and student information (FERPA)

Participates in DPRC Faculty and Staff meetings

Makes appropriate referrals when needed to other college departments and community resources

Responsible for maintaining my weekly and yearly schedules

Responsible to keeping track of all travel expenses

Participates in professional development activities

Learning Disability Specialist, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA. July 2016-June 2018

Provides Counseling to students with learning disabilities

Meets with students from the general student population to help determine if learning disability assessment is appropriate (conducts Learning Disability Screening)

Conducts EP (Intake) appointments with students when establishing Disability Support Services (DSS) services, collecting and evaluating disability verification documentation

Completes DSS paperwork, Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP), with students

Authorizes appropriate student accommodations for the classroom and testing environments

Conducts Learning Disability Intake interviews

Administers learning disability assessments to students including: WAIS-IV, WJ-IV Achievement, WJ-IV Cognitive, and Nelson-Denny Reading Test as necessary

Scores assessments and enters scores into CARS-W

Determines learning disability eligibility, authorizes accommodations, and discusses strategies with students

Prepares all paperwork and reports for Results appointment and conducts Results appointments

Meets with students periodically to discuss their progress related to classes and academic goals

Discusses and resolves issues with students and instructors when needed

Maintains and updates accurate student files in compliance with state and federal regulations, Title 5 Regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Maintains confidentiality of counseling sessions and student information (FERPA)

Participates in DSS Faculty and Staff meetings

Participates in Learning Disability Specialists’ meetings

Makes appropriate referrals when needed to other college departments and community resources

Responsible for maintaining my weekly and yearly schedules

Responsible to keeping track of all travel expenses

Participates in professional development activities

Full-Time Faculty Disability Specialist (DSPS Counselor-Latino Outreach Specialist)

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA. August 2014-May 2016

Provided Disability Management Counseling, Career Counseling, Academic Counseling to students with disabilities including, but not limited to: Learning Disabilities, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, Deaf-Blind, Chronic Health Conditions and Other disabilities, Physical/Mobility, Acquired Brain Injuries, ADD/ADHD, Intellectual disabilities, and Mental Health disabilities

Discussed career goals with students and developed abbreviated Student Educational Plans (SEP) based on their goals

Conducted recruitment, in-reach and outreach liaison efforts, to local Latino/a students and the community, including making presentations to high schools and middle schools, EOPS events, academic counseling classes, and ESL classes.

Assists student with matriculation steps, including but not limited to: registration, orientation, and registering for Math and English placement tests.

Conducted initial interviews with each student, collected and evaluated disability verification documentation

Completed DSPS paperwork, Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP), with students

Authorized appropriate accommodations for the classroom and testing environments

Planned and taught DSPS support courses, “College Success 1 and College Success 2”

Maintained and updated accurate student files in compliance with state and federal regulations, Title 5 Regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Consulted and collaborated closely with agencies, including the students’ Vocational Rehabilitation counselor when needed

Provided consultation and support to faculty and staff about how to appropriately provide in-classroom and online classroom accommodations to students with specific disabilities

Responsible for developing a Latino/a Outreach Program within the DRD Department

Coordinated and facilitated group counseling sessions with students including “Women with Invisible Disabilities” and “First Generation College Students”, “Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss”, and “Self-Advocacy Skills Development”

Participated in various committees and work groups: Transition to College (High School Transition Program), Santa Rosa Junior College Outreach Team, Liaison Committee, Psychological/Physiological work group, Mi Casa-Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI), English Language Learners (ELL) Outreach, and Latino Faculty and Staff Association-Latino Graduation Committee

Made appropriate referrals when needed to other college departments and community resources

Responsible for maintaining my weekly and yearly schedules

Responsible to keeping track of all travel expenses

Covered for other Disability Specialists’ (different caseloads) student appointments when needed

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Coordinator-Disability Specialist-DSPS Counselor

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA January 2013-still employed as adjunct

Provided Disability Management Counseling, Career Counseling, Academic Counseling to students with disabilities including, but not limited to: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, and Deaf-Blind

Discussed career goals with students and developed abbreviated Student Educational Plans (SEP) based on their goals

Assists student with matriculation steps, including but not limited to: registration, orientation, and registering for Math and English placement tests.

Conducted initial interviews with each student, collected and evaluated disability verification documentation

Completed DSPS paperwork, Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP), with students

Authorized appropriate accommodations for the classroom and testing environments

Assisted in teaching DSPS support courses such as “Communication Skills”, and “Coping Strategies for Students with Acquired Brain Injuries” as needed

Maintained and updated accurate student files in compliance with state and federal regulations, Title 5 Regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Consulted and collaborated closely with agencies, including the students’ Vocational Rehabilitation counselor when needed

Provided consultation and support to faculty and staff about how to appropriately provide in-classroom and online classroom accommodations to students with specific disabilities

Coordinated and facilitated group counseling sessions with students including “Women with Invisible Disabilities” and “First Generation College Students”, “Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss”, and “Self-Advocacy Skills Development”

Made appropriate referrals when needed to other college departments and community resources

Responsible for maintaining my weekly and yearly schedules

Responsible for keeping track of all travel expenses

Covered for other Disability Specialists’ (different caseloads) student appointments when needed

Assumed all Coordinator of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program duties when in the Disability Specialist-Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing position, including managing all interpreters and interpreter coordinators

INTERNSHIPS:

Learning Disability Specialist Intern, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA. January 2014-May 2014

Met with students from the general student population to help determine if learning disability assessment is appropriate

Conducted intake interviews

Observed administration of learning disability assessments

Administered learning disability assessments to students including: WAIS-IV and WJ-Achievement periodically

Scored assessments and entered scores into CARS-W

Shadowed LD Specialists when determining LD eligibility, authorizing accommodations, and discussing strategies with students

Prepared for and observed results sessions

Learning Disability Specialist Intern, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA. August 2013-December 2013

Met with students from the general student population to help determine if learning disability assessment is appropriate

Conducted intake interviews

Administered learning disability assessments to students including: WAIS-IV, WJ Cognitive, WJ-Achievement, and Nelson-Denny Reading Test as necessary

Scored assessments and entered scores into CARS-W

Determined eligibility, authorized accommodations, discussed strategies with students

Prepared for and observed results sessions

Disability Specialist Intern

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA August 2012-December 2012

Provided all duties shown above as Disability Specialist (DSPS Counselor) to students with various disabilities

Career Counselor/Consultant Intern

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC August 2011-May 2012

Discussed academic and career plans with students and developed an appropriate, realistic plan of action

Revised resumes, cover letters, job applications, graduate school applications

Facilitated mock interviews with students

Assisted students with exploring different careers using O*Net, Bison Career Link, Career Builder, and Monster

Assessed students’ skills, interests, and strengths utilizing career assessments such as: Career Cruising, Strong Interest Inventory, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Taught Career Development course

Coordinated Career Fairs and Coordinated career fieldtrips to prospective employers with students

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE/INTERPRETING EMPLOYMENT:

Sign Language Interpreter IV, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA, August 2012-current

Sign Language Interpreter, Communique Interpreting Agency, Santa Rosa, CA, May 2010-current

Sign Language Interpreter, Eaton Interpreting, Sacramento, CA, January 2014-current

Sign Language Interpreter, Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento, CA, January 2014-current

Sign Language Interpreter, Napa Valley College, Napa, CA, January 2013-current

Sign Language Interpreter Specialist II, Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, CA, February 2009-2015

ASL Classroom Assistant February 2018-July 2018

Deaf Community Services, San Diego, CA.

Assisted the instructor with teaching ASL 1, ASL 2, and Family ASL

Gave feedback to students learning ASL

Made sure students sign-in

Interpreted when needed

Deaf/HH Instructional Assistant II

Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento, CA. October 2006-August 2008

Prepared daily classroom materials and directed instructional activities and games

Implemented student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives when daily lesson planning

Discussed student issues with parents, including updating them on the student’s progress

Assisted the Teacher of the Deaf and substitutes as needed

Graded tests, homework, projects, and presentations

Tutored students

Maintained proper classroom environment and usage of materials

Escorted students to/from the bus, cafeteria, school office, nurse’s office, and speech therapy

Interpreted in K-12 setting when needed

Maintained confidentiality with all student matters

Supported the students’ development of positive attitudes with peers and teachers

Student Instructional Assistant for American Sign Language classes

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. August 2005-December 2005

Prepared and taught daily lesson plans to college students

Graded tests, papers, projects, and presentations

Tutored students individually or in small groups

Speech Assistant for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA. June 2004-July 2005

Prepared daily speech therapy lessons and documented student performance

Implemented student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives related to articulation, speech, auditory training, language development, and written communication

Facilitated lessons independently one-on-one with students or in small groups

Maintained confidentiality with all student matters

Assisted the Speech-Language Pathologist as needed

SKILLS:

Fluent in American Sign Language and English

Excellent written and communication skills

Able to work independently with little supervision

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-starter and great team player

Possesses an empathetic attitude, personable, and genuine

Sensitive to and respectful of diverse cultures and ethnicities

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Presenter Media

Familiar with social media platforms

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