Experience

Texas Woman's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, TRiO Student Support Services Classic

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Director, Scholar Programs

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

• Assistant Director, Terry Scholars

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017



Dallas College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, First Year Experience & Retention Services

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Develop new office focused on on-boarding and advising of new students. Coordinate case management plan for academic advisors.Hire, supervise and train academic advisors and support staff.Report on strategic planning and enrollment goals.Develop story line and write script for online orientation.Manage department budget.Serve on multiple college-wide committees, including Student Services Leadership Team.

• First Year Experience, Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2015

  Teach a diverse set of incoming college students following the On Course curriculum. Develop lesson plans that utilize active learning, classroom activities and meaningful projects for first year students.Establish high expectations for students and hold them accountable to accomplishing their goalsIncorporate various forms of media in classroom presentations Components of this course include self-motivation, interdependence, critical thinking, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence Show less

• Retention Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

  Plan and execute all New Student Orientation (NSO) activities for new to college students and manage a college retention program, Journey to Success. Over 30 NSO sessions were coordinated annually to welcome 3,000 students to the college. Communicate with students, parents, and the campus community, recruit and train volunteersManage the program budget Collaborate with other departments and individuals on campusBuild relationships with faculty, staff and administratorsProvide training and develop standard procedures for volunteersConduct assessments and remodel programs as necessary. Show less

• Academic Advisor

  • Dec 2008 - Sep 2011

  As an academic advisor I was often the first contact for students. It was important that I display high levels of customer service and maintain knowledge of several different college and state regulations. Advised students on course placement, degree plans and university transfer processDeveloped individualized academic plansConducted workshops for current and prospective studentsCommunicated financial aid policies

• TRiO Student Support Services

  • 2010 - 2010