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OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center 2013-14 Program Narrative employment with the City of Santa Ana. Additionally, she has extensive knowledge working with students in the primary grades by providing tutoring services, substituting, and aiding teachers in classroom settings. Her undergraduate coursework includes a degree in Liberal Studies (Magna Cum Laude, May 2009) as well as multiple -subject teaching credential with BCLAD certification (Summa Cum Laude, May 2011) from Chapman University. Dolores believes that every child, regardless of socio-economic status, has the potential of becoming successful in life. She strives in providing at -risk youth with the tools needed so they can better reach their career goals. Dolores will be initiating a Master of Arts program in Social Science and Comparative Education with the University of California Los Angeles Fall 2013. Time allocation for this program is 100%. See budget narrative. WIA —Case Manager Assistant — Lizeth Lopez graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2012. She received her degree in Psychology and Social Behavior with a Minor in Education. Throughout her undergraduate course work, Ms. Lopez was involved with an organization called "Hermanas Unidas". In this program she had the opportunity to work with teenage girls by providing workshops on the importance of nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Within this organization, Lizeth also conducted information sessions on resume writing, job search and professionalism. Presently, Lizeth works part time with the Santa Ana Public Library and part-time at OCCTAC as the case manager assistant. Lizeth's aspirations include returning to school to obtain a graduate degree in the area of counseling. Time allocation for this program is 50% - see budget narrative. Career Counselor—Elivet Brito is our current WIA Career Counselor. She earned her Masters' of Science in Counseling from California State University in May 2011, and previously received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Child & Adolescent Studies (Magna Cum Laude). Elivet has worked at the Orange Children's Therapeutic Art Center since 2007. Time allocation is 62%- see budget narrative. Arts/Technology Mentor - Sean O'Neill is the graphic design instructor for the WIA program at OCCTAC. Sean started out as a volunteer for OCCTAC in 2004 and shortly after that began teaching illustration, graphic design, and cartooning classes to at -risk youth. Sean has worked for various medium to large corporations and agencies as a graphic designer and web designer. He has also worked as a freelance designer producing designs for companies such as Sony, CHOC Hospital, and US Bank. In 2001, Sean received his art degree from Platt College of Design. He then went on to get his Bachelor's Degree at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa in 2009. Sean is currently in his final year of obtaining his Master's Degree in Counseling from Cal State University, Long Beach. Sean hopes to use this degree to continue to help youth or others less fortunate. Time allocation for this program is 25 % - see budget narrative. The Literacy/Math Tutor/Coach — The literacy tutor will provide one-on-one tutoring sessions in the area of Literacy and/or Math. The main role of the tutor will be to facilitate learning through effective guidance and coaching in order to aid the student in becoming a successful, independent learner in the subject matter. The purpose of tutoring sessions will be to increase and enhance mastery of grade -level reading comprehension skills and writing abilities. The selected candidate will integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the tutee's potential for academic progress. The Literacy/Math Coach will maintain contact with all WIA staff including, the Case Manager, Educational Counselor, and Numeracy Coach for updates on the tutee's progress. We will hire an individual with at least a Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Math, Education or related field. Tutor responsibilities include: provide weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions; teach students study skills, note -taking skills, and test -taking strategies; review students' IEP's and accommodate sessions as needed; prepare materials for use with students in accordance to their learning needs; schedule independent tutoring sessions and communicating with WIA participants weekly to remind them of appointments; administer, proctor and score standardized tests; Assign/correct/review homework on a weekly basis; monitor student progress and address areas of concern, attend weekly WIA staff meetings, and others. Time allocation for this program is 37% for the literacy coach and 25% for the math coach - see budget narrative EXHIBIT A 3