Your Future Self - Breaking the Barriers as a First Generation
This workshop is for you if:
Area looking for a High School guidance/roadmap
If you are a First Generation-College Student
If you are Determine to Succeed
Workshop details:
As a first-generation college student, navigating the path to college attainment involves breaking through generational barriers to achieve academic success. The journey of a first-gen student is characterized by resilience, determination, and the pursuit of knowledge despite facing unique challenges. From navigating the college application process to adapting to the academic rigor of higher education, first-gen students demonstrate unwavering perseverance and a commitment to realizing their educational dreams. Embracing the significance of being a first-generation college student involves celebrating the strength and resilience that characterize this journey. By embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, first-gen students embody the transformative power of education and serve as inspiring role models for others in similar circumstances. The journey to college attainment as a first-gen student is a testament to the belief that with hard work, persistence, and a supportive community, one can surmount obstacles and achieve academic success.
Meet Elibes Linos
Pupil Service & Attendance Counselor, LAUSD
Ms. Linos was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and still resides there. She is a Latina first-generation college student. Elibes Linos is a (PSA) Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor with LAUSD. In this role, she provides comprehensive child welfare and attendance support, including tiered absence prevention and intervention, dropout prevention, and recovery services. Before becoming a PSA counselor, she worked as an academic counselor with high school and middle school students for two years. Educational Background: Ms. Linos received her bachelor's in Liberal Studies from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2020. She completed her Master's in school counseling with PPS credentials from the University of La Verne and her CWA (Child Welfare and Attendance) credential program from Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Linos is pursuing her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education (Qualitative Research) at Grand Canyon University. Her professional aspirations and goals include obtaining a Leadership role with LAUSD and eventually becoming an Administrator or College Professor.
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