Experience

St. Edmund's Academy
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• Director of Admissions

  • Jul 2023 - Present


The Ellis School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Admission, Lower School

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  -Clearly present data and analysis to stakeholders, leverage data for enrollment growth.--Manage regular data reporting to Head of School, Board of Trustees, and NAIS’s annual DASL data collection.--Conduct ongoing quantitative research into feeder schools, competitors, user segments, and ROI of events to inform improvements to processes.-Support Financial Aid allocation for new and returning families.--Present award recommendations to Financial Aid Committee at annual meetings.--Support implementation of new internal processes and external communication about the new rollout of Clarity Financial Aid.-Continue all responsibilities from role as Lower School Admission Coordinator, listed below. Show less

• Lower School Admission Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2022

  -Spearhead Ellis Lower School Admission, 60% of school applications and new enrollments.--Achieved all-time high for Lower School new enrollment, a 26% increase over six years; contributed to breaking 10-year record in all-school enrollment.--Achieved first kindergarten waitlist in over 8 years, largest kindergarten in 20 years.--Exceeded historical average kindergarten yield by 14% for the last two years.-Create compelling and personalized application experiences, inquiry through enrollment.-Communicate frequently with individual families on email, phone, and Zoom.-Collaborate with faculty, staff, and division directors to create and execute exciting and memorable events including: tours, information sessions, open play times, group assessment events, yield events, and new family welcome events.--Collaborate with faculty and staff across the whole school.--Consult with Director of DEI with a goal of genuine inclusivity at every stage.--Work closely with the Lower School Director to monitor potential attrition.-Lead admission committee meetings, presenting enrollment recommendations.-Cultivate collegial, long-term relationships with external partners in Pittsburgh.-Forge collaborative connections with the directors of Ellis’ top twelve feeder preschools and childcare centers in the East End and beyond.-Foster cooperative partnerships with admission colleagues at peer schools. Led task force to coordinate and innovate student assessment under COVID constraints. Show less



The Baldwin School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mandarin Teacher, Program Founder

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2016

  -Founded, wrote, and taught an original Mandarin curriculum across 7 grade levels.-Supported and coached students of diverse ages and language backgrounds in a whole group setting to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to succeed.-Identified improvements to lesson plans, assessments, activities, constantly iterating.-Mentored and supported Chinese high school students as International Student Coordinator 2013-14.-Wrote 150 progress reports 3 times per year.-Won two national fellowships to fund curricular expansion: Fulbright Group Projects Abroad K-12 Chinese Language Teachers Institute Fellowship 2014; ACTFL/SpeakMandarin Fellowship 2013. Show less

• India Study Abroad Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Led high school students through urban and rural India on a 10-day academic and service trip.



Where There Be Dragons

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• China Study Abroad Instructor

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Designed and led a four-week comprehensive China course for high school students, in China, with two other instructors. Taught elementary Mandarin and delivered classes on Chinese history and Buddhism. Designed and led a four-week comprehensive China course for high school students, in China, with two other instructors. Taught elementary Mandarin and delivered classes on Chinese history and Buddhism.



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Fellow

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

  -“Excellent” rating in all areas of teaching evaluation by majority of my students.-Led creative weekly undergraduate class discussions on East Asian civilization curriculum.-Supervised and evaluated multi-media student work using a class wiki.-Developed and distributed grading rubrics and guides to successful academic writing.-Advised and graded senior theses, graded papers and exams on East Asian civilization.

• Mandarin and Tibetan Language Tutor

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Identified problem areas in undergraduate student language comprehension.Articulated alternative explanations for complex grammar patterns.



Rubin Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Editor and Gallery Guide

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Researched pieces in the museum’s collection to present original interactive tours on Himalayan art. Systematized and enriched guide training materials. Researched pieces in the museum’s collection to present original interactive tours on Himalayan art. Systematized and enriched guide training materials.



Youth Together

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School Creative Writing Tutor & Mentor

  • Sep 2001 - May 2005

  -Volunteer Co-director 2004-2005, Planning Committee 2002-2004. -Liaised with Roberto Clemente Middle School faculty and staff. -Oversaw curriculum and produced a journal of student work. -Researched and wrote successful grant applications. -Developed one-on-one mentoring relationships with underprivileged middle school students. -Volunteer Co-director 2004-2005, Planning Committee 2002-2004. -Liaised with Roberto Clemente Middle School faculty and staff. -Oversaw curriculum and produced a journal of student work. -Researched and wrote successful grant applications. -Developed one-on-one mentoring relationships with underprivileged middle school students.



Great Valley Nature Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Outdoor Environmental Educator

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  -Also taught Summer 2003 -Taught environmental science and local history to elementary and middle school students. -Created collaborative relationships with parents to enrich the student experience -Led investigative explorations of the nature center’s stream, springhouse, wetlands, and birds of prey to illustrate lesson material. -Designed and produced original visual aids to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness. -Also taught Summer 2003 -Taught environmental science and local history to elementary and middle school students. -Created collaborative relationships with parents to enrich the student experience -Led investigative explorations of the nature center’s stream, springhouse, wetlands, and birds of prey to illustrate lesson material. -Designed and produced original visual aids to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness.