Service to the Community
Director, Creating Opportunities via Education
Benerd School of Education
University of the Pacific
2011-present
Website: http://www.coveinstitutes.com
I worked with schools, community members and educators to create a summer college access program for underserved students. The program has three threads: (1) designing a high school plan for 9th graders to increase their competitiveness in the college application process; (2) beginning the college application process for 12th graders; and, (3) developing a parent involvement component. The students create a website that incorporates all of the resources and advice they received. In the fall of 2012, I will be collaborating with Sierra Middle School to develop a college access club for the after school program.
Mentor, Increasing Access via Mentoring
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2008-2010
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://chepa.usc.edu/Projects.html
I mentored students attending one of the lowest performing high schools in Los Angeles through the college and financial aid process.
Writing Tutor, SummerTIME Program
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2009
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa/SummerTIME/curriculum.php#2009
Research generated by Pullias Center suggests that limited writing skills create significant barriers for underserved students as they transition to postsecondary institutions. As part of the summer bridge program, I worked individually with students to improve their writing skills the summer before beginning college.
Director, SummerTIME College Knowledge Program
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2007-2009
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa/SummerTIME/collegeknowledge.php
I participated in several research projects through CHEPA that confirmed the importance of providing first-generation college students with information about institutional processes. As such, I coordinate daily college knowledge sessions over the month of the program that included information about financial aid, campus culture, and learning strategies.
Tutor, Say Yes
2007-2008
Website: http://www.lacentralcity.org/programs/sayyes.php
The program was one of the only after school programs designed to support youth living on Skid Row in Los Angeles. I spent one afternoon a week assisting with homework and other programming.
Team Member and Supervisor, AmeriCorps NCCC Western Region
1999-2001
Contact Information: Debbie Creamer ([email protected])
Website: http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/nccc.asp
I participated in national service projects in four areas: education, environment, unmet needs and public safey. As a supervisor during the second year I coordinated service projects in the nine western states for a team of 18-24 year olds. I also served as a liaison between the team, sponsors and community.
Benerd School of Education
University of the Pacific
2011-present
Website: http://www.coveinstitutes.com
I worked with schools, community members and educators to create a summer college access program for underserved students. The program has three threads: (1) designing a high school plan for 9th graders to increase their competitiveness in the college application process; (2) beginning the college application process for 12th graders; and, (3) developing a parent involvement component. The students create a website that incorporates all of the resources and advice they received. In the fall of 2012, I will be collaborating with Sierra Middle School to develop a college access club for the after school program.
Mentor, Increasing Access via Mentoring
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2008-2010
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://chepa.usc.edu/Projects.html
I mentored students attending one of the lowest performing high schools in Los Angeles through the college and financial aid process.
Writing Tutor, SummerTIME Program
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2009
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa/SummerTIME/curriculum.php#2009
Research generated by Pullias Center suggests that limited writing skills create significant barriers for underserved students as they transition to postsecondary institutions. As part of the summer bridge program, I worked individually with students to improve their writing skills the summer before beginning college.
Director, SummerTIME College Knowledge Program
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
University of Southern California
2007-2009
Contact Information: William Tierney (wgtiern@usc.edu)
Website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa/SummerTIME/collegeknowledge.php
I participated in several research projects through CHEPA that confirmed the importance of providing first-generation college students with information about institutional processes. As such, I coordinate daily college knowledge sessions over the month of the program that included information about financial aid, campus culture, and learning strategies.
Tutor, Say Yes
2007-2008
Website: http://www.lacentralcity.org/programs/sayyes.php
The program was one of the only after school programs designed to support youth living on Skid Row in Los Angeles. I spent one afternoon a week assisting with homework and other programming.
Team Member and Supervisor, AmeriCorps NCCC Western Region
1999-2001
Contact Information: Debbie Creamer ([email protected])
Website: http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/nccc.asp
I participated in national service projects in four areas: education, environment, unmet needs and public safey. As a supervisor during the second year I coordinated service projects in the nine western states for a team of 18-24 year olds. I also served as a liaison between the team, sponsors and community.