Experience

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Student Activities

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Transition Specialist

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2022

  •Assists Adult Education ESL and GED students in developing educational and career pathway plans to help them make a successful transition to the next level of education or a career.•Serves as a liaison with other departments for students participating in the college's transition and bridge programs.•Recruits Adult Education students from upper levels of ESL, GED, and Spanish GED for participation in transition and bridge programs by coordinating publicity efforts and information sessions and responding to student inquiries.•Works with students in transition/bridge programs to ensure that they understand and can successfully navigate the process of moving from Adult Education to credit or vocational programs.•Conducts follow-up with students in bridge and transition programs to ensure that they can locate and access any necessary services, such as tutoring, advisement, etc.•Organizes meetings and prepares written information for Adult Education faculty so they can be informed about transition initiatives and can in turn inform students.•Develops mechanisms to track student participation and performance in transition and bridge programs in order to evaluate efforts and improve effectiveness.•Serves as a liaison between the Adult Education program and college credit and career programs, as well as student services offices such as Admissions and Advising, Student Success and Leadership Institute, Tutoring, Financial Aid, as they relate to the transition of Adult Education students.•Serves as a liaison with community organizations participating in bridge partnerships with the College.•Travels to various locations within an assigned territory to establish partnerships.

• Interim Associate Dean AE

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  Advanced to this interim role that manages all functional and instructional aspects of operations of the adult education department for a city college that offers training and associate degree programs to prepare students for the workforce.Achievements:● Lead and manage up to 30 direct reports including adult educators and clerical staff while continuing to teach.● Established and developed streamlined processes that sustained the district with a 156% increase in enrollment and improved testing outcomes by 20% year-on-year.● Played a key role in optimizing and leveraging existing technology-learning methods in transition during the pandemic by proactively facilitating the adoption of the Brightspace learning management system on campus.● Advocate for the department while working on multiple campus-wide initiatives with a student-centered focus. Responsibilities:● Directs staff in the maintenance of program and student data in compliance with state grant requirements.● Manages staff and the administration of adult education programs offered at campus and at off-site locations. ● Coordinates with senior leaders at the college and district-level in the revision of instructional courses.● Facilitates programs to prepare students to transition from postsecondary education into career preparation.



City Colleges of Chicago

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Professor

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  •Informed 100 students per semester about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. •Maintained necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submits them according to published guidelines for over 3 classes per semester. •Actively participated in at least 3 professional development workshops per semester, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policy. •Effectively taught and communicated with students over 100 students of diverse backgrounds per semester. •Developed, maintain and evaluated curriculum and make recommendations to maintain program currency. •Identified and use learning outcomes and assessment that lead to course program improvements. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to create effective, sophisticated, and original pieces of writing for a variety of academic and non-academic audiences and occasions. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to analyze and evaluate the rhetorical structure of a variety of texts independently while having a vast collegiate vocabulary and literacy in academic language. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to be critical consumers of information and media. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to feel confident about their ability to write, speak, listen, read, and think in any situation they may encounter in the academic world, the workplace, and the world outside those institutions. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to be capable of achieving whatever goals they set for themselves. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to love reading and enjoy the writing process and to be actively engaged in their worlds, individually, at home, at work, and in their communities. •Taught over 100 students per semester how to be aware, tolerant, respectful, and understanding of other thinkers.

• Admissions Specialist/College Advisor

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2016

  •Conduct weekly public speaking engagements with an audience of over 100 potential students on behalf of Kennedy King’s Admissions department and City Colleges as a whole.•Responsible for the design and implementation of New Student Orientation.•Provides professional, academic, and career advising to over 250 students per semester from diverse backgrounds. •Handle Registrar duties including inputting new student applications and verifying residency for over 500 students per semester. •Travel extensively throughout Chicago to represent Kennedy King College during recruitment functions at high schools and the community at large. •Serves as a Conflict Manager during Student Conduct meetings. •Solicits over a 1000 students for entrance to Kennedy King College through motivational speaking, phone, and email campaigns. •Advises over 500 students per semester upon program entry and degree completion requirements. •Develop a rapport with students throughout the enrollment process and beyond. •Conducts over 25 campus tours per semester. •Calculate student tuition and fees during registration for the Business Office. •Coordinates over 4 campus events per semester and various projects for the admissions and recruitment department.

• College Recruiter

  • Mar 2007 - Nov 2012

  •Contacted and met with over 100 high school counselors and teachers to explain the benefits of a CCC education per semester. •Participated in over 75 classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC to potential students per semester. •Provided information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to over 500 prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal visits; follow up with mail or phone call as appropriate. •Assisted over 200 new students with the application process and explains career options. •Produced follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans. •Attended departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits. •Worked with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, departments and outside agencies and organizations. •Provided over 50 multi-campus support during special events and tours. •Worked with colleagues in the implementation of special projects. •Served as consultant and resource to internal departments with recruitment training and new student enrollment process training via information sessions, committees and professional development opportunities. •Developed recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and maintain awareness of other student services. •Coordinated education fairs at local businesses.



Midwestern Career College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English and Humanities Professor

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

  Specializing in Curriculum Development and design, English Composition, Public Speaking, and themes of the American Dream through Contemporary and Early African and American Literature. Specializing in Curriculum Development and design, English Composition, Public Speaking, and themes of the American Dream through Contemporary and Early African and American Literature.



Western Governors University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Evaluator, Articulation

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Completed scoring in over 30 assigned academic areas accurately and consistently. • Included robust feedback for students on every scoring event. • Actively participated in remote meetings. • Assisted as a Subject Matter Expert in the development and maintenance of assessments. • Assisted with scoring efforts in other areas for which qualified when needed. • Abided by policies and procedures to maintain compliance with FERPA regulations. • Abided by policies established by the WGU Human Resources department. • Abided by the competency-based education model. • Fluently used learning management system platforms and common office software packages. • Communicated at a high level in writing skills. • Performed other duties as assigned.



Chicago Public Schools

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

• Special Education

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2007

  Subject Area: English, Biology and Environmental Science  •Incorporated the fundamentals of reading and writing into every assignment. •Managed large groups of up to 50 behaviorally challenged students in an urban setting. •Served as Case Manager to each over 75 personal account (IEP). •Maintained records and progress of each student according to his/her needs. •Motivated students and challenged them through conceptual thinking techniques.



ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mortgage Analyst

  • Jul 2003 - Sep 2003

  •Trained to analyze mortgage documents. •Received and responded to a high volume of telephone inquiries from internal and external customers. •Followed through with customer inquiries, requests and/or complaints. •Handled irate customers appropriately with tact and diplomacy. •Conveyed information to customers in a clear, concise manner. •Developed daily planning system by prioritizing urgent tasks. •Identified sales opportunities by evaluating customer needs and business objectives. •Gained Knowledge of Red Capital Group programs and requirements, and specifically Red Capital. •Group policies and procedures. •Fully versed in all applicable Fannie Mae, FHA and Commercial Real Estate policies and procedures by reading and studying the Fannie Mae DUS Guide and relevant Fannie Mae documentation, the FHA MAP Guide and any underwriting and processing guidelines of our Securitization and Funding Partners for Commercial Loans (Conduit and Life Co). •Understood the “flow” of the loan origination and underwriting processes for Red’s various product types. •Prepared Preliminary Loan Analyses (“PLA’s”) for mortgage loan opportunities under the direction of an originator or underwriter for the various loan products. •Prepared Loan Proposals, Transaction Summaries, Quote Sheets, Term Sheets, HUD Concept Packages, Loan Applications and Engagement Letters. •Supported Underwriters to complement the due diligence process and facilitate loan packages and credit approvals. •Prepared underwriting analyses necessary for Fannie Mae deliverables. •Communicated clearly with borrowers, issuers, originators, underwriters and others to facilitate Transaction flow.



NBC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Universal Intern

  • Mar 2002 - Sep 2002

  •Worked in live-to-tape studio environment, shadowing Associate Producers and Production Assistants. •Executed production related needs under tight time constraints and high pressure. •Variety of interactions with talent, including: show & story briefings, wardrobe, and chaperoning •Attended production and booking meetings. •General office duties (phones, emails, spreadsheets, faxes, copies, Microsoft Office). •Worked with guests appearing on the Jerry Springer show (i.e. wardrobe, prep activities). •Researched and interviewed prospective guests for upcoming shows.