Experience

Lord Fairfax Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Student Services

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Lead, work, and supervise student services team including in the areas of Outreach, Orientation, Onboarding, Admissions & Records, Advising, Student Conduct, Disability Services, Testing, Tutoring, Student Payments, Enrollment Management, Student Support, Threat Assessment Management, and Success Coaching. Supervise 9 employees.

• Coordinator of Student Services

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Supervise and lead teams in Onboarding, Admissions & Records, Advising, Student Payments, and the welcome desk. Interact directly with students in the areas of Student Conduct, Disability Services, Academic Advising. Participate in teams including Student Support, Threat Assessment Management, and Enrollment Management. Supervise 7 employees.

• Lead Counselor

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  Supervised the other academic advisors, developed and executed process changes to facilitate a case management approach, provided academic advising directly to students, wrote accommodations for students with disabilities, oversaw student conduct, served on the Student Support Team as well as the Threat Assessment Management team.

• Veterans Specialist

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Served as the primary point of contact for all veteran and servicemember students, as well as military spouses and dependents who use VA education benefits. Served as the School Certifying Official, assisted students in using VA benefits, and acted as an academic advisor. Served as a member of the college-wide Student Support Team, to help coordinate support and resources for students of concern.



Kansas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director and Academic Counselor

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  Assisted in developing and launching a program to support college freshmen identified by admissions as underprepared. Our program goals were to improve retention and GPA of our students through intensive one-on-one support and frequent contact. Our students showed consistently higher GPAs and higher retention levels compared to similar students who were not enrolled in our program. I worked to develop student skills in organization, time management, and studying. I referred students to other on-campus resources as necessary. I acted as a life coach to students, discussing any issues students want to discuss that may impact their class performance and experience at our university, including housing, financial aid, work, internships, choice of major, course selection, mental and physical health, interactions with family and friends, etc. I performed outreach in the spring to prospective students and their families. I supervised one full time staff member and several student workers each semester. I created and edited program materials and protocols. I conducted record keeping for the program, including maintaining a database in MS Access and processing and reporting data using Access and MS Excel. I gave presentations to faculty and staff on campus about our program. Show less

• Senior Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2013


Sunset Zoo
• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• Program Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

Manhattan/Ogden USD 383
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Substitute Teacher, pre-K through 12

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011


Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Studies Teacher, Morgan Park High School

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2011

  Taught Law, IB Psychology, US History, Global Classrooms, and Women's studies. Led National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Debate, and Model UN clubs. Participated in school-wide initiatives to increase literacy, to engage in data-driven instruction, and to differentiate curriculum to reach all students in the classroom. Taught Law, IB Psychology, US History, Global Classrooms, and Women's studies. Led National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Debate, and Model UN clubs. Participated in school-wide initiatives to increase literacy, to engage in data-driven instruction, and to differentiate curriculum to reach all students in the classroom.



Skadden Arps

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Floater Secretary

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

  Assisted all partners and associates in the firm on an as-needed basis. Typical daily tasks included database management; manipulation of documents in MS Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and other formats; scheduling; filing; client communication; and tracking time. Emphasized communication and efficiency to properly prioritize and complete all tasks with the highest degree of quality. Assisted all partners and associates in the firm on an as-needed basis. Typical daily tasks included database management; manipulation of documents in MS Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and other formats; scheduling; filing; client communication; and tracking time. Emphasized communication and efficiency to properly prioritize and complete all tasks with the highest degree of quality.



Private family

• Child Day Care Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tutor

  • Oct 2003 - May 2006

  Assisted a CPS high school student with a learning disability with his classwork. Encouraged enthusiasm by developing confidence, linking course content to student's interests, and building a positive relationship. Student's grades improved after I began working with him. Assisted a CPS high school student with a learning disability with his classwork. Encouraged enthusiasm by developing confidence, linking course content to student's interests, and building a positive relationship. Student's grades improved after I began working with him.

• Student Teacher, Jones College Prep High School

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Taught social studies to a full course load of students in grades 9-12. Used a variety of teaching strategies to keep students fully engaged in the curriculum. Taught social studies to a full course load of students in grades 9-12. Used a variety of teaching strategies to keep students fully engaged in the curriculum.



Mandel Lipton & Stevenson

• Immigration Paralegal

  • May 2002 - Aug 2004

  Created, edited and filed immigration petitions with the US government under supervision of attorneys. Chose, set up and utilized new database software. Tracked client deadlines and prioritized attorney work flow to ensure timely completion of projects. Created, edited and filed immigration petitions with the US government under supervision of attorneys. Chose, set up and utilized new database software. Tracked client deadlines and prioritized attorney work flow to ensure timely completion of projects.



Horvath & Lieber

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Drafted, edited, sent, filed and tracked correspondence and court documents. Answered telephones and maintained contact with clients. Handled client billing and attorney reimbursement. Drafted, edited, sent, filed and tracked correspondence and court documents. Answered telephones and maintained contact with clients. Handled client billing and attorney reimbursement.



Mad Science of Washington

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Instructor

  • Oct 2000 - Apr 2001

  Taught science concepts to mixed age after school classes (K-6), tailoring concepts and activities to each student's age and ability level. Named Instructor of the Month. Taught science concepts to mixed age after school classes (K-6), tailoring concepts and activities to each student's age and ability level. Named Instructor of the Month.



Oak Hill Juvenile Detention Center

• Volunteer Conflict Resolution Teacher

  • Oct 1998 - Apr 1999

  Created, planned, and taught a peace studies and conflict resolution class to girls ages 12-18 who were confined to a juvenile detention center. Adapted course work to meet needs and interests of the students, covering topics such as domestic abuse, interpersonal violence, and civic responsibility. Mentored inmates and encouraged reflection upon the impact they had on their families and communities. Created, planned, and taught a peace studies and conflict resolution class to girls ages 12-18 who were confined to a juvenile detention center. Adapted course work to meet needs and interests of the students, covering topics such as domestic abuse, interpersonal violence, and civic responsibility. Mentored inmates and encouraged reflection upon the impact they had on their families and communities.



Philmont Scout Ranch

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ranger and Outdoor Educator

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 1998

  Taught groups of boy scouts ages 12-18 and their adult chaperons environmental preservation and wilderness survival skills to prepare them for a successful ten day backpacking trek. Taught groups of boy scouts ages 12-18 and their adult chaperons environmental preservation and wilderness survival skills to prepare them for a successful ten day backpacking trek.