Edison Singh
Asian American & Asian Diaspora Studies + Education @ UC Berkeley | Aspiring Higher Education Professional
- Role
- Peer Academic Counselor at Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
About Edison Singh
Hello! I am an incoming senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Asian American Studies and minoring in Education with a strong interest in student outreach, higher education advising, and educational access.Grounded in my academic background and lived experiences, I’m passionate about culturally responsive support and community-centered work. I hope to pursue a career in student advising or counseling, where I can continue mentoring students and expanding access to higher education.
Experience
Peer Academic Counselor
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
May 2026 — Present · Berkeley, California, United States
OutREACH! Coordinator
REACH! Asian & Asian Diaspora Retention & Recruitment Center
May 2026 — Present · Berkeley, CA
College Advising Fellow
Matriculate
Mar 2026 — Present
- Provide one-on-one college advising to a cohort of 3 high school students throughout the college application process - Guide students in developing college lists, personal statements, and application materials - Support students with FAFSA, scholarship applications, and financial aid decisions - Mentor students through the transition to higher education by providing individualized guidance, encouragement, and accountability - Help students navigate admissions timelines, enrollment tasks, and college decision-making
Peer Academic Counselor Intern (iPAC)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Feb 2026 — May 2026 · Berkeley, CA
K-12 Fellow
Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center
Sep 2025 — Dec 2025 · Berkeley, CA
OutREACH! Intern
REACH! Asian & Asian Diaspora Retention & Recruitment Center
Sep 2025 — May 2026 · Berkeley, CA
- Support first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented high school students with college access and postsecondary planning - Facilitated workshops on postsecondary pathways, financial aid, and college readiness - Collaborated with coordinators and interns to deliver equitable, student-centered outreach programming - Contributed to large-scale outreach efforts for Southern California high schools, supporting programming that reached ~950 students
Student Mentor
Starting Point Mentorship Program
Sep 2025 — Jan 2026 · Berkeley, CA
- Provide one-on-one mentorship to underserved community college students navigating the UC transfer process - Connected mentees with campus and academic resources to support the application process - Contributed to diversifying the transfer student demographic through outreach and guidance
Marketing Product Intern & Brand Ambassador
Biome
Aug 2025 — Dec 2025
- Learned and applied essential marketing strategies to promote a new mobile app and increase user engagement - Executed outreach and promotional efforts to drive app activation and awareness
Mentor and Editor, UC Personal Insight Questions
Freelance
Nov 2024 — Jan 2025
- Supported 15 high school students (reached via TikTok) with drafting, revising, and strengthening their UC PIQ responses - Provided personalized feedback to improve clarity, structure, and impact while helping students highlight their unique identities - Emphasized quality over quantity and prompt alignment to enhance narrative strength and authenticity
Peer Mentor, UC Davis College of Letters & Science
Mentor Collective
Sep 2024 — May 2025 · Davis, CA
- Mentored two first-year international students to support their transition to college life at UC Davis - Guided navigation of academics, campus resources, English language development, and cultural adjustment - Held monthly meetings through the Mentor Collective platform to build relationships and foster a sense of belonging
Student Intern
Strategic Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative
Sep 2024 — Jun 2025 · Davis, California, United States
- Attended staff meetings and collaborated with co-interns & supervisors to promote academic excellence, connectedness, and empowering leadership for all students - Strengthened public speaking, outreach, & mentorship skills while contributing to retention and belonging for marginalized student communities - Engaged with prospective and current students by tabling at major outreach events such as Freshman Aggie Day & Transfer Aggie Day, offering insights on student life and SAandPIRI’s resources
High School Mentor, Oakland Summer Music Orchestra
Oakland Unified School District
Jun 2022 — Jul 2022 · Oakland, California, United States
- Served as a high school mentor for Roosevelt Middle School’s summer music program, supporting middle school musicians in ensemble settings - Led sectionals for the 1st Violins, provided individual tutoring - Supported program logistics by helping set up and move musical equipment - Fostered musical growth and confidence among younger students of underserved communities through hands-on mentorship
Pre-College Academy Scholar, UC Berkeley EAOP
UC Berkeley Destination College Advising Corps / Early Academic Outreach Program
May 2020 — Jul 2021
- Selected to participate in EAOP’s Pre-College Academy, a rigorous summer program focused on academic advancement and college readiness, serving first-generation and underrepresented students - Completed and passed Advanced Algebra (2020) and Geometry (2021) courses to prepare for the high school math curriculum - Engaged in college knowledge workshops covering admissions, financial aid, and navigating higher education as a first-generation student - Attended instructor and TA office hours to reinforce learning, ask questions, and collaborate with peers in a virtual setting - Strengthened skills in academic discipline, time management, and college planning
Education
Acalanes High School
High School Diploma
2019 — 2023
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - BA · Asian-American Studies
2023 — 2025
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA · Asian American & Asian Diaspora Studies - Minor: Education
2025 — 2027
Skills
- Canvas
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Outreach
- Higher Education
- Educational Outreach
- Social Media Marketing
- Academic Advising
- Mentoring
- Music
- Student Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Writing
- Collaborative Leadership
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