Experience

SUNY Westchester Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Counselor, ROADS Opportunity Program

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Recruit and oversee cohort of 50 STEM students for pilot bridge program with Mercy College• Collaborate with Mercy College to immerse cohort in STEM research and internship opportunities• Co-manage recruitment process for 100-200 incoming students for each Fall term• Manage additional caseload of 100 students, and provide academic, career, and transfer counseling• Monitor budgets for grant-funded $450,000 transportation and $500,00 textbook accounts• Co-coordinate planning of orientation events, STEM program events, and additional workshops• Attend weekly meetings for planning STEM pilot program with academic and intercampus figures• Control program social media pages

• Academic Counselor

  • Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

  -Provide academic and career advisement to students seeking Associate and vocational degrees-Inform students of campus resources and refer to necessary departments for best assistance-Assist students with relevant financial aid procedures pertaining to academic standing-Serve as liaison between students and academic program chairs



Dominican University New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor - CS 111

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  CS 111 - Dynamics of Oral Communication A study of the fundamental concepts of speech communication. Students are provided with opportunities to practice/apply skills in public speaking with individual counsel and critique. This course offers vital practical skills, concepts, and theories today’s students need to become effective public speakers. The focus of this course will be on critical thinking and persuasive presentations. CS 111 - Dynamics of Oral Communication A study of the fundamental concepts of speech communication. Students are provided with opportunities to practice/apply skills in public speaking with individual counsel and critique. This course offers vital practical skills, concepts, and theories today’s students need to become effective public speakers. The focus of this course will be on critical thinking and persuasive presentations.



EF International Language Campuses

• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Resident Advisor & Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - May 2021

  -Promote positive learning environment for international students ranging for youth to adult learners -Assist in creating, executing, and facilitating campus programming for recreational and educational purposes -Respond to residential emergencies and concerns when on-call -Manage initiative for coaching students in learning public speaking techniques -Handle documentation such as passports, visas, insurance and other confidential information -Promote positive learning environment for international students ranging for youth to adult learners -Assist in creating, executing, and facilitating campus programming for recreational and educational purposes -Respond to residential emergencies and concerns when on-call -Manage initiative for coaching students in learning public speaking techniques -Handle documentation such as passports, visas, insurance and other confidential information



Center for Student Success & Engagement, Mercy College

• PACT Counselor

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  -Serve as a designated counselor to a caseload of 160 students, consisting largely of transfer and non-traditional students, within institution's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. -Assist students in academic advising, registration, engagement, financial aid, and career services. -Communicate regularly with academic department heads and other campus figures to determine best plan of persistence and retention of students. -Serve as a designated counselor to a caseload of 160 students, consisting largely of transfer and non-traditional students, within institution's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. -Assist students in academic advising, registration, engagement, financial aid, and career services. -Communicate regularly with academic department heads and other campus figures to determine best plan of persistence and retention of students.



John Jay College (CUNY)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant, Academic Internship Team, Center for Career and Professional Development

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  -Managed administrative duties in Academic Internship Program. - Assessed and approve undergraduate and graduate student Experiential Learning Applications and Site Placements via online system, Symplicity. - Assisted students with enrollment in academic internship courses. - Communicated with students, employers, and faculty regarding program policies and procedures, and documentation to be completed. - Organized and retained confidentiality of student documentation and records. - Advised students in finding internship sites and courses that match their interests and career aspirations.



Stevens Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Scholar

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  -Contributed to research study focusing on development and behavior in a designated fraternity on campus, recognized as one of the top five fraternity chapters in the country. -Introduced leadership development programming, including weekly educational seminars, and a series on Emotional Intelligence. -Provided mentorship, counseling, community building, and expertise in Greek affairs to 104 students through various initiatives such as planning trips and scheduling trainings. -Met monthly with alumni board to discuss progress in reaching goals for role, and further action steps.



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  Obtained an M.A. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education Obtained an M.A. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education



Center for Leadership Development

• Colombia
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  -Supervised and supported efforts of seven undergraduate students in executing leadership development programming for Center. -Coordinated Leadership Development Certificate Program. Reached out to faculty and staff to serve as guest presenters. -Presented 50 personally constructed workshops regarding personal and professional development, and topics of leadership each Academic Year for Certificate Program. -Constructed and facilitated leadership retreats for our Leadership Development Certificate Program participants, and student organizations on campus upon request. -Coordinated One-on-One Consultation services for undergraduate students in finding involvement on campus and off campus. -Managed, edited, and monitored Center's campus web page, and Orgsync web page. -Arranged class presentations with faculty as part of curriculum to present topics in leadership or information about Center. -Assisted in the organization and facilitation of the annual Leadership Institute Conference. This included completing logistical tasks, accomodating guest presenters, and finding the opening keynote speaker for 300 people. -Organized one-day summit regarding leadership and social justice for 60 students for graduate program capstone project. Initiative was first in campus history to merge efforts of Center for Leadership Development with Office of Equity and Diversity.



Student Organization Leadership Consultants

• President

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  -Facilitating weekly organizational meetings -Serving a minimum of 3 office hours a week, and meeting weekly with the executive board to discuss maintaining our organization. -Meeting biweekly with committee chairs and overseeing their duties and progress, and giving guidance when needed. -Taking part in organizing and facilitating leadership retreats with other consultants for student groups at URI. -Coaching SOLC members on public speaking, facilitation skills, and organization and leading leadership retreats.



Inter Fraternity Council

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Recruitment and New Member Development

  • Apr 2014 - May 2015

  -Acting as a service chair to plan and schedule University-approved recruitment events and booking venues and other supplies/resources. -Assisting in putting together Greek 101, the new member education program for Greek life at URI -Taking part in facilitating philanthropic events through Greek life throughout the academic school year. -Taking part in weekly meetings with a board of 12 members; 5 executive members and 7 service chairs to oversee and supervise the 16 fraternities in URI's Greek community.



University of Rhode Island Admissions

• Tour Guide

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  In this position I gave campus tours to prospective High School students throughout the academic school year and summer as well. Giving tours, I shared all kinds of information regarding academic majors and minors, athletic opportunities, residential life, and extracurricular programs about my undergraduate university. In this position I gave campus tours to prospective High School students throughout the academic school year and summer as well. Giving tours, I shared all kinds of information regarding academic majors and minors, athletic opportunities, residential life, and extracurricular programs about my undergraduate university.



URI Center for Student Leadership Development

• Leadership Institute Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2014

  My responsibilities in this position included: -Worked with 2 other Coordinator, as well as 12 other Peer Educators in producing a 3-day introductory leadership retreat for first-year students. -Conducted interviews and assisted in choosing applicants for the position of a Peer Educator -Assisted in facilitating a 3-day training series for Peer Educators, instructing and demonstrating relational leadership, effective peer leadership, knowledge of group development, and peer counseling.



New Student Programs

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

• Orientation Leader

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  My responsibilities for this position included: -Facilitated 7 groups of 15-18 incoming first-year students in 7 over-night orientation sessions throughout the month of June in adjusting to University life. -Served as an academic advisor for undeclared first-year students. -Assisted in leading a discussion seminar to promote student engagement and involvement, primarily through URI's Center for Student Leadership Development. My responsibilities for this position included: -Facilitated 7 groups of 15-18 incoming first-year students in 7 over-night orientation sessions throughout the month of June in adjusting to University life. -Served as an academic advisor for undeclared first-year students. -Assisted in leading a discussion seminar to promote student engagement and involvement, primarily through URI's Center for Student Leadership Development.