Jeykid Acosta's Journey

Jeykid Acosta’s Professional Journey


Contents
— Professional Experience
— Academic Background
— Skills
— Presentations
— Learning Theories Concept Map
— Volunteer Experience
— 24-Hour Technology Word Cloud
— Awards
— Professional Affiliations and Committees
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
Theodore Roosevelt


Professional Experience
Admissions Officer 2015 - Present
Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
Graduate Assistant 2012-2014 Office of Housing and Residence Life
Student Assistant 2010 - 2012 Office of Student Life and Leadership
Jeykid Acosta, MPA


Academic Background
Doctor of Education
Higher Education Administration Expected Graduation 2020
Masters in Public Administration 2014
Public Management
Bachelor in Arts
2012
Anthropology and Spanish


Skills


Presentations
— “Design Principles for a Student-Centered Higher Education Ecosystem”
https://padlet.com/jeykid_acosta/14u52n7wjbfo
— “Retention and Graduation Rates for Students Admitted through Special Programs”
https://padlet.com/jeykid_acosta/ec6wj0osf1rj
— “Equal Opportunity Fund Evaluation” https://padlet.com/jeykid_acosta/tfgszae8ex0d
— “Collaborative Team “U” Project” https://padlet.com/catherinevanvooren/d9mbtkg4i9k1


Learning Theories Concept Map
Learning Theories Concept Map
View of Learning Learning is an active
process that based on current and past knowledge. Students construct knowledge, transform information and develop hypothesis based on the previous knowledge.
View of Knowledge Knowledge is constructed based on pre-existing mental models.
Influence on Instruction Instructors are encouraged to let students discover knowledge on their own. The proposed lesson should be facilitated is such a way that allows the student to be willing and able to learn
Transformative Learning
Influence on Instruction The role of the teacher as a facilitator and not as an instructor (coach).
The facilitator sets the setting and guides through.
Cognitive (Meaningless) Academic Knowledge such as learning vocabulary or multiplication tables.
Experiential (Significant) This type of learning is the type of learning that is initiated by the learner. The student learns the subject matter because he wants to or needs to.
View of Knowledge
knowledge that is acquired through self- initiation is long lasting
Constructivism Bruner Learning Theories :
Mezirow
View of Knowledge Knowledge is acquired through the interpretation and reinterpretation of experience
Influence on Instruction
Reflection is a main component of Transformative learning. "“reflect on the content of the problem, the process of problem-solving, or the premise of the problem” (Mezirow, 1991).
Views of Learning
Views of Learning
Experiential Learning
Rogers, Combs, Valet
Social Learning Theory
Bandura
Influence of Instruction Strong emphasis of group work. Learning is guided through collaboration. Coach acts as a guide.
Instrumental learning - Learning that occurs through problem solving and the determination of cause and effect.
Communicative Learning - Learning through storytelling! Communication of feelings, desires, and needs.
Views of Learning "Social learning theory explains human behavior in terms of continuous reciprocal between cognitive, behavioral, and environmental influences". Learning is achieved by observing and interpreting what other do. These observations are used for guidance when reciprocating through modeling.
View of Knowledge Knowledge is created through social contexts. Knowledge is constructed through interaction with communities that posses that specific knowledge.


Volunteer Experience
Leadership Coach 2016-2018
Project Coordinator 2012-2014


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Awards
• PresidentialServiceAward–2017
• Rutgers University-Newark
Office of Housing and Residence Life Outstanding Service Award – 2014
• GreekMenoftheYearAward Rutgers University-Newark 2012


Professional Affiliations and Committees
— ASPA– American Society for Public Administration
2012- Present
— NACAC – National Association for College Admissions Counselors
2016-Present
— Rutgers University Senator 2017


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