Candace Bellino and Myra Da Vila of the Paralegal Program at South Coast College have been engaged in off-campus tutoring of elementary school children with the America Reads Program. They were given praise for their efforts. Because of their achievements, another student from South Coast College, Christina Berg, has been chosen to participate in the program.
Congratulations to Stephanie Achord for passing the CSR examination. Stephanie is the twin sister of Shawnee Achord, CSR, who is also a graduate of South Coast College. Stephanie is the twin on the right.
Jennifer Brown, Kelly Burney, and Olivia Lizarraga have qualified to take the June CSR examination. Congratulations!
A new group of students passed the 200 wpm course and are getting closer to taking the next CSR examination. Students who recently passed are Christine Eropkin, Jean Woo, Marisa Aceves, Amy Cumming, Vanna Soeur, Melanie Jacobs, and Annette Lundberg.
Julianne Amaya, CSR, a graduate of South Coast College, has now taken deposition in three separate locations in Mexico. She reported in Chilchota, Michoacan; Morelia, Michoacan; and Mexico City, Mexico. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to first-time candidates for the dictation portion of the CSR examination.
All five candidates from South Coast College passed the dictation portion of the Certified Shorthand Reporters Examination on the first attempt. From left to right, they are Jamie Matlock, Kaleigh Sergeant, Tracy Brown, Andrea Rinker, and Candace Galvan.
Eunyoung Kim, CSR, who recently became a deposition reporter, has been helping out at South Coast College while Becky Remsen has been recouperating from her surgery. Eunyoung always looks so professional, and she is a great role model for new students. Eunyoung always followed the program and came to school. She completed the program in two years. We are proud to have her as a graduate and as a staff member at South Coast College.
Cassandra Dechter, CSR, is now working as a court reporter at LA Superior Court. Congratulations, Cassandra. Cassandra is also very dedicated to helping us. She is especially concerned with helping new reporters. She always notifies the school when there are scholarships available. Thanks for your concern for others.
In the last several weeks, a number of South Coast College graduates have been back to visit, telling us their success stories. Alex Gonzalez, a paralegal student, was hired by a local Santa Ana law firm. Alex looks great. Actually, Kevin Magner gave him lessons in how to tie a tie.
Julianne Amaya, CSR, visited today. Julianne is a working deposition reporter. She is working with Hutchings Court Reporters. She said that Hutchings Court Reporters has been very good to her. She has been sent to take depositions in Mexico three times now. She loves the work and loves working with Hutchings. Hutchings probably loves you, too.
Lupe Hernandez, CSR, is with Jilio, Ryan, and Hunter Court Reporters. She said that Jilio is a great agency with which to be associated. No one recognized Lupe. She looks so professional. We all enjoyed her visit. She told us of her experiences. We are proud of you Lupe!
Melanie Jacobs, a court reporting student, passed her last 200 wpm test. As soon as she finishes her last academic class, she will be able to enter the qualifying sessions. Congratulations, Melanie!