Assistant Director

• Apr 2022 - Present

Upward Bound Advisor

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

- Cultivate a student-centered, inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive learning environment built around the idea of students constructing knowledge about post-secondary planning and engaging in action to meet their academic goals through facilitated meaningful small-group discussions- Conduct weekly after-school sessions for participants at the target school and individual check-ins- Keep timely, accurate records including attendance logs and student files for all 30 participants in current caseload as well as record needs for service, and their post-secondary education plans- Adapt program practices and curriculum to connect and serve students through a virtual learning model by designing and publishing a program Google site that allows the program to post weekly updates, share workshop materials, and provide helpful links and online resources to participants- Foster trusting, caring relationships with UB students to better understand who they are, where they come from, and what their interests, hopes, dreams, talents, strengths, and needs are to better advise students and to get to know UB participants on a more individualized level Show less

TRIO Educational Talent Search Academic Advisor

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

- Build and maintain relationships with school staff, families, college admissions staff, volunteers, TRIO network professionals, financial aid officers, and other community members - Support students with interpreting financial aid packages, completing the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, and budgeting effectively for their post-secondary plan - Host information sessions for students and families in a variety of areas such as financial aid, financial literacy, planning for college, college visits, study skills, and summer enrichment Show less

Educational Assistant

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

- Supported classroom teacher in the implementation of classroom management - Created an environment that is appropriate for learning in a culturally diverse setting - Taught and tutored low-performing students through small groups to build skills in reading and writing - Supported classroom teacher in the implementation of classroom management - Created an environment that is appropriate for learning in a culturally diverse setting - Taught and tutored low-performing students through small groups to build skills in reading and writing

Career Advisor

• Aug 2016 - May 2018

- Advised and critiqued fellow students on proper resume and cover letter format - Provided individual career planning to both students and alumni through scheduled appointments and during walk-ins hours - Presented to student groups and academic courses on career-related topics such as resume prep, cover letters, job search, and career assessments - Assisted and prepared for on and off-campus career events, fairs, and expos - Supervised undergraduate intern through weekly one-on-one meetings throughout the internship - Scheduled and coordinated Graduate Assistant staffing for drop-in appointment hours Show less

Human Resource Intern/Assistant

• May 2017 - Nov 2017

- Assisted with recruiting, hiring, and staffing of over 2,000 seasonal employees during the company’s busy season - Processed employee paperwork, directed employee orientations, completed employment verification and used ADP System to process payroll - Assisted with recruiting, hiring, and staffing of over 2,000 seasonal employees during the company’s busy season - Processed employee paperwork, directed employee orientations, completed employment verification and used ADP System to process payroll

Head RA

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

- Advocated higher education to high school students through a six-week summer program - Resolved student conflicts, planned and participated in activities for students, and enforced program policies and rules - Built and fostered relationships with 75-80 students and 12 staff members - Organized and facilitated 7 days of staff training as well as weekly staff meetings to ensure fellow RAs felt supported and informed about the summer program agenda and staff expectations - Advocated higher education to high school students through a six-week summer program - Resolved student conflicts, planned and participated in activities for students, and enforced program policies and rules - Built and fostered relationships with 75-80 students and 12 staff members - Organized and facilitated 7 days of staff training as well as weekly staff meetings to ensure fellow RAs felt supported and informed about the summer program agenda and staff expectations