Welcome to Career Search on the Web, a three part class designed to assist you with making career and academic decisions. Generally students enroll in this class because they are:

• trying to decide on a college major and a career field.
• thinking about changing into a different line of work.
• returning to college after being out of the work and academic world for awhile.

I'd like to know what motivated you to enroll in this class!

I'll ask you to email me that information as part of your first writing assignment (coming up soon).

In this class you will receive a personal web page detailing your test results along with my comments and suggestions.

Here is an example from a previous student.

Now let me introduce myself. My name is Maria Miller and I'll be your guide and instructor in this online course.

I sincerely hope that at the completion of this mini course, you will have gathered some information about yourself and the world of work, that will assist you with your decisions.

A few details about my background and interests are listed below.

My resume is included for your review.

Background

I have been a counselor at Palomar for the past 17 years, serving as Career Center Director since 1994. As the Director of the Palomar College Career Center my mission has been to develop and maintain a service oriented center with the best print and electronic resources available to assist students with academic, career and employment decisions.

Before coming to Palomar College, I held counseling postions at United States International University, Cal Poly Pomona, Ball State University and Kent State University. I also have worked with mentally ill adults and children at Mesa Vista Hospital and various agencies.

Education/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certificate-Career Counseling, UCSD
Certificate- Instructional Design, SDSU
M.A. United States International University
M.Ed. Kent State University
B.A. Kent State University

Personal statement

I like to draw out the best in people. I am deeply committed to those around me, alert for their possibilities in both career development and personal growth. As a counselor, I see myself as a catalyst motivating students' to actualize their potential.

Other professional interests

I have written storyboards for 25 multimedia products and I am now developing websites and instructional CD's.
I partner with a company in Oceanside, California called Spectrum Video. Here are two web products that I designed for Palomar College (requires shockwave)

Online Probation Workshop
Online Resume Workshop

Favorite Creature Butterflies! They are such a strong symbol of life, freedom, change, beauty, and appeal to so many people for their fragility. The world, and all of our lives seem to be in a constant state of change, and the butterflies are a symbol of the positive side to life's challenges and changes.

Personal interests

I am an outdoor enthusiast.. I love the ocean and water sports especially kayaking and paddlesurfing and downhill and cross country skiing. My husband (Dan) owns a kayak store, Carlsbad Paddle Sports, and I often help out with his paddles and classes.

Traveling to tropical places, nurturing a beautiful garden, and spending quality time with loved ones are my other enjoyments.