Cherèva McClellan
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Credentials
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Hospitality Management Certificate
Cornell UniversityJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CANS Certified Assessor
Massachusetts Office of Health and Human ServicesSep, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Miss Hall's School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dean Of Students
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Jul 2021 - Present
● In partnership with the Head of School and Leadership Team, make strategic, intentional institutional decisions that align with MHS mission, core values, and Strategic Design ● In partnership with Leadership Team and faculty, develop and implement programs, policies and traditions that promote a joyful and connected experience for all students ● Oversee the Advisor Program and work closely with advisors to promote student learning, growth, and development ● Supervise the Director of Athletics and Director of Wellness and oversee programs that support a holistic and innovative approach to student physical, mental and emotional health and well- being ● Together with Class Coordinators and Deans, design student orientation and leadership trainings to promote competencies of vision, voice, interpersonal efficacy and gumption ● Develop and implement a mission-aligned residential life program to provide a safe and positive communal living experience for boarding students ● Promote high standards for student behavior and community responsibility, in keeping with MHS values, and the rules and expectations in the Student Family Handbook ● Oversee and supervise student Proctor program, together with Resident Team ● Engage and communicate actively with families on an ongoing basis ● Ensure the delivery of dynamic weekend activities that enhance campus life ● Mentor and support student all-school leaders in their roles ● Monitor students’ progress, triage concerns, and mediate interpersonal conflicts ● Co-Chair of the Student-Faculty Advisory Committee, work with the Deans and Head of School to investigate and address disciplinary issues, with appropriate follow-up Show less
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The College of Saint Rose
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Student Life and Coordinator of Family Relations
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2021
• Create and facilitate virtual series on conversations addressing and challenging systemic racism on campus bringing together faculty, staff, administrators, students, and alumni • Conduct assessment of infrastructure, values/mission, and institutional policy to craft recommendations aimed at retention management to key decision makers • Institute advisor and student life leadership training program, created standard operating procedures, and serve as point of contact for contracts and event management • Division lead tasked with developing content for annual retreat, innovative strategic communications, and relationship building with internal, cross-functional teams and external community partners • On site event manager for over 70 social programs and leadership workshops • Execute over 40 events by creating event design and marketing plan • Increase attendance for Student Life events over 35 percent in academic year • Person of contact for catering, vendors, managers, general event inquiries, and set-up crew involving negotiations, creating room layouts, decór selection, A/V set-up • Oversee over $425,000 departmental budget and funds • Coordinate logistics, promotions, payment for welcome events, 100 to 250 attendees per event • Develop, implement, and assess events for orientation, homecoming, leadership programs • Content Manager for EAB Navigate platform, CRM for community engagement and event tracking • Utilize Constant Contact, Canva, Adobe, Wordpress to create monthly newsletter and foster and maintain intentional connections with community via social media • Hire, train, supervise 2 professional staff and over 40 paraprofessional staff • Advise and supervise Student Events Board and Student Association • Serve as Title IX investigator, conduct hearing officer, serve on committees for MLK Week, Commencement, Assessment, Retention, Staff Social Life, more Show less
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Fisher College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2016
• Disseminated information of events and drove attendee engagement by creating, diversifying, and managing content for the first social media pages for the department• Responsible for over 200 campus wide educational, social, and diverse events• Served as event on-site manager and chaperone for on and off events and nightly programming• Oversaw over $215,000 departmental programming budget spanning over 200 events• Responsible for designing and communicating venue lay-outs to set-up crew• Collaborated with various on-campus partners to produce goal driven program results• Involved with retention metrics, event management, and target communication• Created online monthly calendar of events, weekly Fisher Flash email, and advertisements and socialmedia campaigns for programs• Mentored and supervised six clubs/organizations, including reinstating the Student GovernmentAssociation and creating Falcon Activity Board• Hired, trained, and supervised staff for department, selected and trained 8 to 16 Orientation/Peer Leaders for summer and winter orientations• Adapted to and supported needs of three executives across departmental units• Connected institution with local community agencies to establish speaker series ranging from human rights violations to human trafficking in region to underrepresentation of BIPOC in workforce Show less
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Resident Director
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2016
• Served as live-in and on-call staff member in duty rotation responding to campus emergencies• Directly supervised a staff of three Resident Assistants• Assessed staff job performance, expectations, development and incorporated values of the institution within the residence halls through community building and student code of conduct enforcement• Trained staff of 15 Resident Assistants on event programming, effective forms of advertising for programs, diversity, self-care, conduct report writing, time management, effective communication, and community leadership tactics Show less
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Roger Williams University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Temporary Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
• Supervised a staff of ten office assistants during the Winter Intersession • Updated and maintained a departmental budget using Excel, budget ranging from $14,000 to $45,000, for each department within the center • Interacted with international and students from diverse backgrounds as initial contact with the center • Served as the liaison between staff and students and other departments on campus • Trained the newly hired/permanent administrative assistant for the center • Responsible for ordering office supplies, upkeep and maintenance of the center, and general clerical duties Show less
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ReadAbout Program Instructor
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2011 - 2013
• Taught and assessed students’ reading comprehension levels, vocabulary, and reading abilities • Used educational program, Smart Files, to bolster students’ vocabulary and context skills• Coordinated and proctored book club/reading circle to enhance students’ reading comprehension • Aided approximately 20 middle school students in understanding and proper use of ReadAbout program software• Organized, fixed, and maintained technology (laptops, server connection) needed for students to access the ReadAbout program software • Established an orderly and welcoming learning environment for students • Counseled and mentored students who exhibit discipline, emotional, or behavioral problems Show less
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Ways to A's/Study Skills Instructor
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Jun 2008 - 2012
• Planned lessons and co-teach study skills, time management techniques and learning styles to a new group of 15 to 30 advancing sixth-grade students during summer recess and winter/spring breaks as necessary• Served as a mentor for sixth-grade students to help prepare students to navigate through personal and academic challenges of entering middle school• Created open, welcoming, and encouraging environment for students • Addressed behavioral or discipline problems amongst students • Built cohesive working relationship with co-instructor • Interacted and worked with team of other instructors, staff, and supervisors Show less
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Arbour Counseling Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Counseling/Clinical Intern
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
• Treated clients in individual therapy sessions using a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, holistic approaches, and Rogerian techniques • Explained confidentiality mandates to clients and uphold clients’ confidentiality • Diagnosed clients using the DSM-IV-TR guidelines • Created and implemented treatment summaries and plans for clients • Established a therapeutic alliance with clients by engaging each client in the progress of therapy • Administered mental status exam, ADD/ADHD Behavioral Checklist, and new client initial intake forms • Reviewed discharge plans and/or transition process with clients • CANS Certified for the state of Massachusetts Show less
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Residence Director
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
• Managed and assisted in the professional, personal, and academic growth of a staff of four to six Resident Assistants (RAs) • Oversaw and interacted with 170 upperclassmen residents by planning programs/activities • Met with residents who violated university policy in judicial hearings to create plan of action to prohibit violations from re-occurring • Created a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community for residents • Provided professional, personal and emotional support to residents and RAs • Mediated roommate conflicts by devising roommate contracts • Served as a liaison for department between residents, staff, Counseling Center, and Student Activities Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Roger Williams University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Forensic Psychology -
2004 - 2008
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Legal Studies
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