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Daniela Iniestra Varelas is a seasoned education professional with expertise in college advising, student support, and higher education administration. She has worked at the University of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University, providing guidance to high school students and supporting students' academic and personal growth. Daniela holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.

Credentials

  • Social/Behavioral Research
    CITI Program
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant at UConn Women's Center
      • Aug 2022 - Present

    • UConn College Advising Corps College Adviser
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      - Educate and support high school students regarding their postsecondary options, including 2- and 4-year institutions, trade schools, military, certification, and workforce opportunities. - Assist with necessary forms and paperwork aligned with options, including all aspects of college admissions and financial aid. - Collaborate with school counselors, vice principal, and principal to build effective strategies to reach the majority of students. Ensure clear and direct communication between staff to ensure accountability. - Collect and assess data from the school database to accurately measure our impact on students, aligning with the College Advising Corps Key Performance Indicators.- Create events to promote education on postsecondary options and financial aid for students and their families, in collaboration with both high school and higher education staff.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resident Assistant
      • Jan 2019 - May 2020

      - Assisted incoming and current students as they transitioned into residential halls and ensured upkeep of university policies through conversation and one-on-one meetings. - Facilitated workshops enriched in academic, mental, and social material, to further build on the networks within the residential hall. - Kept up-to-date reports and communications between students, Hall Director, campus resources, and Campus Police. - Served as a resource to students when facing academic, social, and emotional barriers and effectively resolved conflicts or redirected to the best resource available.

    • Residence Hall Office Assistant
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

      - Organized and maintained front desk duties including mail logs, key replacements, visitors, meetings and tasks assigned by the Hall Director. .- Created meetings between students, Hall Director, and Resident Assistants according to the availability of their agenda and the importance of the issue. - Addressed student issues with their living space by keeping communication with the Facilities Department to ensure suitable living conditions for students. - Utilized Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoints, and campus databases to ensure the proper information regarding students was available when needed.

    • Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

      Assisted the professor with 30+ studens in Intro to Sociology course. Handled communications between students and any concerns pertaining material presented in class. Advised students in subject matters when faced with difficulty in class.

Education

  • 2022 - 2024
    University of Connecticut
    Master of Arts - MA, Higher Education and Student Affairs
  • 2016 - 2020
    Eastern Connecticut State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

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Industry Focus. “Higher Education”

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