Jihan Ejan
Recruitment Coordinator
Jen Dominguez
Program Coordinator
S.B. Anthony Elementary School
Background: Jen was born and raised in Southern
California. After teaching 7th and 8th grade Math at
Carnegie Middle School for about 2 years, she moved to San Francisco to pursue a Masters degree in Philosophy with an emphasis on Political Philosophy. Until landing her position with LNESC MODEL Program, she was a substitute teacher for South San Francisco Unified School District and Bayshore Elementary School District.
Why Mentoring? Jen got involved with the MODEL Program because she understands that many of the issues facing our youth are not addressed in the classroom, and the MODEL Program allows us to give youth the extra guidance and support they need.
FUN Fact: Jen owned a skateboard shop, Surreal Skateboards, in Southern California.
Karin Delgadillo
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
Roselia 'Rosie' Flamenco
Center Director
LNESC San Francisco
Background: Mrs. Flamenco is the Director of the San Francisco LULAC
National Educational Service Center, Inc. (LNESC). For the past 14 years,
she has been a strong youth advocate and community leader for
addressing academic and social needs in San Francisco and San Mateo
County schools. Within LNESC, Mrs. Flamenco has served as a high
school advisor, and as a middle school program coordinator, both aimed at increasing college enrollment of disadvantage youth. As a strong believer of the organization's mission of improving educational attainment, increasing economic development, and closing the achievement gap, she stands firm in building community strength by empowering students to maximize their potential through effective programming.
Why mentoring? Through the years of working with youth, I haven seen the need for youth to have a positive role model; an individual to take them by the hand and show them the ropes to success. I believe that a mentor is that individual. As a mentor, one can plant a seed of hope in the life of a student just by showing care. Our youth are starving for attention and need to feel that they are important. A mentor can show care by simply dedicating time to listen, to play, to accompany or participate in the youth's activities. I have had the privilege of being a mentor to many youth who have finished college and other who are in college. I have also been blessed to have had mentor who guided, encouraged and advised me in important decisions I have had to make. We all need positive mentors to grow healthy and accomplish dreams and goals. Mentors can last for a season or for a lifetime, but they both make a HUGE difference in our lives. Leave a legacy: BEING A MENTOR IS WORHT IT! Fun Fact: I am a soccer mom!
Patricia I. Romero
Administrative Assistant
Background: Patricia was born in El Salvador where
she attended the National University of El Salvador
earning her B.A. as an X ray Technician. She then came to California and soon married her husband. They now have two children; ages 14 and 6. Patricia worked hard to learn English quickly, attending classes at Skyline College for English instruction. She is an active Christian in her community, and is very happy to work at LNESC.
Why mentoring? A mentor is a guide. Through a mentor, one can learn from their experiences to avoid the same mistakes. Mentors give us a better perspective to tackle problems through education and counseling, and this helps us strengthen our self-esteem and belief in our ability and our potential.
Un mentor es una guía. A través de un mentor podemos aprender de sus experiencias vividas para que no cometamos el mismo error. Dándonos una mejor perspectiva de enfrentar los problemas a través de la enseñanza y consejo, lo cual nos ayuda a fortalecer nuestro auto estima para creer en nuestra capacidad y en nuestro potencial.
Fun Fact: I am Twin Soy gemela.
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4752 Mission St. Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94112
415.333.1114
415.333.1129 (fax)
modelmentoring_gmail.com
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