Experience

EdXeno

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  EdXeno is an EdTech communications platform that connects higher education institutions with students like never before through instant messaging, push notifications, and live streaming. Students, through a mobile app, receive college application advising, locate college planning resources, and explore universities. EdXeno is an EdTech communications platform that connects higher education institutions with students like never before through instant messaging, push notifications, and live streaming. Students, through a mobile app, receive college application advising, locate college planning resources, and explore universities.



Equitable College Counseling

• United States
• Education

• Founder

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Founded a nonprofit organization to provide no-cost private college counseling to students and parents. • Delivered direct-to-student office hours in traditional and virtual formats. • Constructed the Post HS platform, an online community where students access on-demand college planning help. • Improved hundreds of essay supplements in collaboration with their student authors. • Explored sources (grants, scholarships, work study) for funding college education with… Show more • Founded a nonprofit organization to provide no-cost private college counseling to students and parents. • Delivered direct-to-student office hours in traditional and virtual formats. • Constructed the Post HS platform, an online community where students access on-demand college planning help. • Improved hundreds of essay supplements in collaboration with their student authors. • Explored sources (grants, scholarships, work study) for funding college education with families. • Funded Post HS scholarships that provide $3,000 annually to graduating high school seniors. • Prepared students to increase SAT and ACT scores using College Board, Khan Academy, and ACT resources. • Provided targeted college planning to first-generation and low-income students in over 20 states and 15 countries. Show less • Founded a nonprofit organization to provide no-cost private college counseling to students and parents. • Delivered direct-to-student office hours in traditional and virtual formats. • Constructed the Post HS platform, an online community where students access on-demand college planning help. • Improved hundreds of essay supplements in collaboration with their student authors. • Explored sources (grants, scholarships, work study) for funding college education with… Show more • Founded a nonprofit organization to provide no-cost private college counseling to students and parents. • Delivered direct-to-student office hours in traditional and virtual formats. • Constructed the Post HS platform, an online community where students access on-demand college planning help. • Improved hundreds of essay supplements in collaboration with their student authors. • Explored sources (grants, scholarships, work study) for funding college education with families. • Funded Post HS scholarships that provide $3,000 annually to graduating high school seniors. • Prepared students to increase SAT and ACT scores using College Board, Khan Academy, and ACT resources. • Provided targeted college planning to first-generation and low-income students in over 20 states and 15 countries. Show less



J. Sterling Morton District 201 – Morton West High School

• Cicero, Illinois

• College & Career Counselor; School Counseling Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  • Constructed a comprehensive school counseling program from the ASCA National Model. 11 counselors deliver individual, group, and classroom instruction to a diverse population of 90% minority and 80% low-income enrollment. • Represented the school counselors and Student Support department on the School Leadership Team. • Programmed software for building-wide utility using MS Suite to track student visits, counselor appointments, course selections, and MTSS interventions. Over 3,500… Show more • Constructed a comprehensive school counseling program from the ASCA National Model. 11 counselors deliver individual, group, and classroom instruction to a diverse population of 90% minority and 80% low-income enrollment. • Represented the school counselors and Student Support department on the School Leadership Team. • Programmed software for building-wide utility using MS Suite to track student visits, counselor appointments, course selections, and MTSS interventions. Over 3,500 student and faculty users in Fall 2021. • Operated the College & Career Center to assist all students with exploring postsecondary options including trade, military, and gap opportunities. 80% of graduates, majority first-generation, attend 2 or 4-year college. • Assisted over 1,700 student visitors to the College & Career Center during the 2019-20 school year. • Hosted financial aid evening and weekend programs in both English and Spanish. • Connected 12th grade students with external funding to offset the cost of attending college. The Class of 2021 was awarded over $25M in scholarship aid. • Welcomed over 70 different university representatives annually who provided admissions presentations to students. • Facilitated university and trade union field trips with over 230 total student attendees in the 2019-20 academic year. • Orchestrated the district-wide implementation of the Naviance postsecondary planning software for over 8,300 students. • Communicated with recruiters from all service branches as the Armed Forces liaison. Experienced the Marines Educator Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, MCAS Miramar, and Camp Pendleton in March 2020. • Verified student eligibility to compete in NCAA and NAIA athletics. Promoted to schoolwide NCAA coordinator. • Offered 22 AP classes and 1,400 AP exams as AP Coordinator. • Supervised an SAT preparation program for 11th grade students. • Sponsored the Black History & Culture club that planned the annual Black History Month assembly. Show less • Constructed a comprehensive school counseling program from the ASCA National Model. 11 counselors deliver individual, group, and classroom instruction to a diverse population of 90% minority and 80% low-income enrollment. • Represented the school counselors and Student Support department on the School Leadership Team. • Programmed software for building-wide utility using MS Suite to track student visits, counselor appointments, course selections, and MTSS interventions. Over 3,500… Show more • Constructed a comprehensive school counseling program from the ASCA National Model. 11 counselors deliver individual, group, and classroom instruction to a diverse population of 90% minority and 80% low-income enrollment. • Represented the school counselors and Student Support department on the School Leadership Team. • Programmed software for building-wide utility using MS Suite to track student visits, counselor appointments, course selections, and MTSS interventions. Over 3,500 student and faculty users in Fall 2021. • Operated the College & Career Center to assist all students with exploring postsecondary options including trade, military, and gap opportunities. 80% of graduates, majority first-generation, attend 2 or 4-year college. • Assisted over 1,700 student visitors to the College & Career Center during the 2019-20 school year. • Hosted financial aid evening and weekend programs in both English and Spanish. • Connected 12th grade students with external funding to offset the cost of attending college. The Class of 2021 was awarded over $25M in scholarship aid. • Welcomed over 70 different university representatives annually who provided admissions presentations to students. • Facilitated university and trade union field trips with over 230 total student attendees in the 2019-20 academic year. • Orchestrated the district-wide implementation of the Naviance postsecondary planning software for over 8,300 students. • Communicated with recruiters from all service branches as the Armed Forces liaison. Experienced the Marines Educator Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, MCAS Miramar, and Camp Pendleton in March 2020. • Verified student eligibility to compete in NCAA and NAIA athletics. Promoted to schoolwide NCAA coordinator. • Offered 22 AP classes and 1,400 AP exams as AP Coordinator. • Supervised an SAT preparation program for 11th grade students. • Sponsored the Black History & Culture club that planned the annual Black History Month assembly. Show less



Naperville Community Unit School District 203 – Naperville Central High School

• Naperville, IL

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

  · Collaborated with other support professionals on a Student Services team comprised of 11 counselors, 4 social workers, 2 psychologists, and 6 administrators. NCHS has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, 98% of whom attend either a two-year or four-year institution after graduation. · Managed a caseload of approximately 270 students, serving as academic, college & career, and social/emotional counselor. Annually consulted every student during an individualized course selection… Show more · Collaborated with other support professionals on a Student Services team comprised of 11 counselors, 4 social workers, 2 psychologists, and 6 administrators. NCHS has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, 98% of whom attend either a two-year or four-year institution after graduation. · Managed a caseload of approximately 270 students, serving as academic, college & career, and social/emotional counselor. Annually consulted every student during an individualized course selection appointment to discuss and approve course requests for the upcoming school year. Conferenced with each 11th grade student individually during spring semester for an hour-long postsecondary planning meeting and Naviance tutorial. · Encouraged 67% of seniors on caseload (in Class of 2016) to take at least one AP class during high school (compared to a school average of 57%). · Assisted in the applications of students who have qualified for prestigious national awards such as the National Merit Scholarship Competition and U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. · Directed the 12th grade college counseling curriculum as a member of the senior committee. Responsibilities include training seniors on procedures for completing college applications, requesting transcripts, submitting standardized test scores to universities, and requesting letters of recommendation from teachers and counselor. Provided guidelines for application procedures as part of a college application education night for parents. · Founded and sponsored Black and Latino Student Organization, an extracurricular group dedicated to empowering minority students while also promoting ideals of community, inclusiveness, and equality among all. · Coordinated the 9th grade classroom guidance lessons and evening parent program for first-time high school families. · Led and facilitated groups and workshops at Operation Snowball, a substance abuse education and prevention retreat. Show less · Collaborated with other support professionals on a Student Services team comprised of 11 counselors, 4 social workers, 2 psychologists, and 6 administrators. NCHS has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, 98% of whom attend either a two-year or four-year institution after graduation. · Managed a caseload of approximately 270 students, serving as academic, college & career, and social/emotional counselor. Annually consulted every student during an individualized course selection… Show more · Collaborated with other support professionals on a Student Services team comprised of 11 counselors, 4 social workers, 2 psychologists, and 6 administrators. NCHS has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, 98% of whom attend either a two-year or four-year institution after graduation. · Managed a caseload of approximately 270 students, serving as academic, college & career, and social/emotional counselor. Annually consulted every student during an individualized course selection appointment to discuss and approve course requests for the upcoming school year. Conferenced with each 11th grade student individually during spring semester for an hour-long postsecondary planning meeting and Naviance tutorial. · Encouraged 67% of seniors on caseload (in Class of 2016) to take at least one AP class during high school (compared to a school average of 57%). · Assisted in the applications of students who have qualified for prestigious national awards such as the National Merit Scholarship Competition and U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. · Directed the 12th grade college counseling curriculum as a member of the senior committee. Responsibilities include training seniors on procedures for completing college applications, requesting transcripts, submitting standardized test scores to universities, and requesting letters of recommendation from teachers and counselor. Provided guidelines for application procedures as part of a college application education night for parents. · Founded and sponsored Black and Latino Student Organization, an extracurricular group dedicated to empowering minority students while also promoting ideals of community, inclusiveness, and equality among all. · Coordinated the 9th grade classroom guidance lessons and evening parent program for first-time high school families. · Led and facilitated groups and workshops at Operation Snowball, a substance abuse education and prevention retreat. Show less



Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools - Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School

• Nashville, TN

• School Counselor

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  -Counseled families in academic, personal-social, college & career capacities at the top-ranked public school in Tennessee (ranked top 50 in the U.S.) -Initiated a shift toward a comprehensive school counseling program rooted in American School Counselor Association core domains (Academic, Career, Personal/Social.) -Implemented school-wide use of the Naviance Succeed college counseling software, allowing for electronic transcript & recommendation submissions to colleges. -Completed… Show more -Counseled families in academic, personal-social, college & career capacities at the top-ranked public school in Tennessee (ranked top 50 in the U.S.) -Initiated a shift toward a comprehensive school counseling program rooted in American School Counselor Association core domains (Academic, Career, Personal/Social.) -Implemented school-wide use of the Naviance Succeed college counseling software, allowing for electronic transcript & recommendation submissions to colleges. -Completed academic plans with students to assist in appropriate Honors and AP course selection. -Facilitated online student course registration through Gradespeed for grades 9-11. -Hosted annual 9th grade parent program in fall and rising 9th grade parent program in spring. Specialized in supporting families through the transition into high school. -Served as school Section 504 Coordinator for students with disabilities. Organized annual meetings to review accommodations so that students could learn in their least restrictive environment. -Organized annual trip to the MNPS Career Exploration Fair in addition to hosting the school’s first on-campus career fair with over 20 professionals. -Sponsored three extracurricular clubs and hosted daily lunch groups to provide student social support. Show less -Counseled families in academic, personal-social, college & career capacities at the top-ranked public school in Tennessee (ranked top 50 in the U.S.) -Initiated a shift toward a comprehensive school counseling program rooted in American School Counselor Association core domains (Academic, Career, Personal/Social.) -Implemented school-wide use of the Naviance Succeed college counseling software, allowing for electronic transcript & recommendation submissions to colleges. -Completed… Show more -Counseled families in academic, personal-social, college & career capacities at the top-ranked public school in Tennessee (ranked top 50 in the U.S.) -Initiated a shift toward a comprehensive school counseling program rooted in American School Counselor Association core domains (Academic, Career, Personal/Social.) -Implemented school-wide use of the Naviance Succeed college counseling software, allowing for electronic transcript & recommendation submissions to colleges. -Completed academic plans with students to assist in appropriate Honors and AP course selection. -Facilitated online student course registration through Gradespeed for grades 9-11. -Hosted annual 9th grade parent program in fall and rising 9th grade parent program in spring. Specialized in supporting families through the transition into high school. -Served as school Section 504 Coordinator for students with disabilities. Organized annual meetings to review accommodations so that students could learn in their least restrictive environment. -Organized annual trip to the MNPS Career Exploration Fair in addition to hosting the school’s first on-campus career fair with over 20 professionals. -Sponsored three extracurricular clubs and hosted daily lunch groups to provide student social support. Show less



Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools - DuPont Tyler Middle School

• Hermitage, TN

• School Counselor

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  -Assisted in the 8th grade transition to high school by teaching classroom lessons, constructing four-year plans, and helping to coordinate high school registration. -Adapted a high school study skills curriculum for classroom lessons to aid in TCAP test preparation. -Mentored male students with numerous discipline referrals as an alternative to suspension. -Engaged in individual personal counseling sessions with 5th-8th grade students using brief solution-focused therapy. -Assisted in the 8th grade transition to high school by teaching classroom lessons, constructing four-year plans, and helping to coordinate high school registration. -Adapted a high school study skills curriculum for classroom lessons to aid in TCAP test preparation. -Mentored male students with numerous discipline referrals as an alternative to suspension. -Engaged in individual personal counseling sessions with 5th-8th grade students using brief solution-focused therapy.



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  -Coordinated the relationship between Vanderbilt University and The Next Door, a non-profit organization for women in crisis. -Scheduled and videotaped guest lectures by speakers from The Next Door in Vanderbilt graduate-level classes. -Edited and produced home DVDs from footage of guest appearances to be used by current and future Vanderbilt instructors. -Attempted to bridge the gap between research and practice by finding studies for current counseling practitioners that may apply to… Show more -Coordinated the relationship between Vanderbilt University and The Next Door, a non-profit organization for women in crisis. -Scheduled and videotaped guest lectures by speakers from The Next Door in Vanderbilt graduate-level classes. -Edited and produced home DVDs from footage of guest appearances to be used by current and future Vanderbilt instructors. -Attempted to bridge the gap between research and practice by finding studies for current counseling practitioners that may apply to their everyday fieldwork. Show less -Coordinated the relationship between Vanderbilt University and The Next Door, a non-profit organization for women in crisis. -Scheduled and videotaped guest lectures by speakers from The Next Door in Vanderbilt graduate-level classes. -Edited and produced home DVDs from footage of guest appearances to be used by current and future Vanderbilt instructors. -Attempted to bridge the gap between research and practice by finding studies for current counseling practitioners that may apply to… Show more -Coordinated the relationship between Vanderbilt University and The Next Door, a non-profit organization for women in crisis. -Scheduled and videotaped guest lectures by speakers from The Next Door in Vanderbilt graduate-level classes. -Edited and produced home DVDs from footage of guest appearances to be used by current and future Vanderbilt instructors. -Attempted to bridge the gap between research and practice by finding studies for current counseling practitioners that may apply to their everyday fieldwork. Show less



John Paul II High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• College Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  -Contributed to a dynamic college counseling department where the graduates of 2009 were accepted to 166 different colleges and universities and received over $12.2M in scholarships. -Coached students to refine college essays and resumes while aiding in strategic college planning. -Participated in the College Application Saturdays program that allows students to begin their college applications in the presence of a counselor if students have any questions. Program was featured in the… Show more -Contributed to a dynamic college counseling department where the graduates of 2009 were accepted to 166 different colleges and universities and received over $12.2M in scholarships. -Coached students to refine college essays and resumes while aiding in strategic college planning. -Participated in the College Application Saturdays program that allows students to begin their college applications in the presence of a counselor if students have any questions. Program was featured in the Hendersonville Star newspaper. -Collaborated to plan logistics and host a college fair with over 130 colleges and universities in attendance. -Designed and implemented a study skills curriculum for use in a small counseling group setting Show less -Contributed to a dynamic college counseling department where the graduates of 2009 were accepted to 166 different colleges and universities and received over $12.2M in scholarships. -Coached students to refine college essays and resumes while aiding in strategic college planning. -Participated in the College Application Saturdays program that allows students to begin their college applications in the presence of a counselor if students have any questions. Program was featured in the… Show more -Contributed to a dynamic college counseling department where the graduates of 2009 were accepted to 166 different colleges and universities and received over $12.2M in scholarships. -Coached students to refine college essays and resumes while aiding in strategic college planning. -Participated in the College Application Saturdays program that allows students to begin their college applications in the presence of a counselor if students have any questions. Program was featured in the Hendersonville Star newspaper. -Collaborated to plan logistics and host a college fair with over 130 colleges and universities in attendance. -Designed and implemented a study skills curriculum for use in a small counseling group setting Show less



Norman Binkley Elementary School

• School Counseling Practicum

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  -Led over 35 hours of classroom guidance lessons on topics including personal safety, character education, and wellness. -Gained extensive experience with the Safe @ Last curriculum. -Conducted one-on-one personal counseling sessions with students ranging from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. -These sessions included play therapy, natural therapy, solution-focused, and behaviorist techniques, among others. -Formed and co-led the first small group counseling sessions of the school… Show more -Led over 35 hours of classroom guidance lessons on topics including personal safety, character education, and wellness. -Gained extensive experience with the Safe @ Last curriculum. -Conducted one-on-one personal counseling sessions with students ranging from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. -These sessions included play therapy, natural therapy, solution-focused, and behaviorist techniques, among others. -Formed and co-led the first small group counseling sessions of the school year. -Collaborated with parents and faculty in S-Team meetings to identify and assist students in need of additional services. Show less -Led over 35 hours of classroom guidance lessons on topics including personal safety, character education, and wellness. -Gained extensive experience with the Safe @ Last curriculum. -Conducted one-on-one personal counseling sessions with students ranging from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. -These sessions included play therapy, natural therapy, solution-focused, and behaviorist techniques, among others. -Formed and co-led the first small group counseling sessions of the school… Show more -Led over 35 hours of classroom guidance lessons on topics including personal safety, character education, and wellness. -Gained extensive experience with the Safe @ Last curriculum. -Conducted one-on-one personal counseling sessions with students ranging from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. -These sessions included play therapy, natural therapy, solution-focused, and behaviorist techniques, among others. -Formed and co-led the first small group counseling sessions of the school year. -Collaborated with parents and faculty in S-Team meetings to identify and assist students in need of additional services. Show less



Nashville Sounds Baseball Club

• Merchandise Coordinator & Ticketing Assistant

  • Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

  -Converted an old ice cream shop into a brand new, walk-in merchandise store on a budget of $500 during the Historic Greer Stadium renovations. -Assisted in the design of the 2009 Nashville Sounds retail collection. -Using Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System Software, implemented a touch-screen point of sale system with live inventory tracking and barcode scanning. -Efforts resulted in sales averaging greater than 50% above the Minor League Baseball average. -Converted an old ice cream shop into a brand new, walk-in merchandise store on a budget of $500 during the Historic Greer Stadium renovations. -Assisted in the design of the 2009 Nashville Sounds retail collection. -Using Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System Software, implemented a touch-screen point of sale system with live inventory tracking and barcode scanning. -Efforts resulted in sales averaging greater than 50% above the Minor League Baseball average.



Kaplan Test Prep

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

• Teacher/Tutor

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2008

  -Prepared high school students to take college admissions examinations through lesson-driven coaching in highly motivational, individual and classroom environments. -Mentored students by developing lasting bonds and encouraging one-on-one interactions in the classroom. -Primary interface among students, parents, and the office for questions, concerns and other feedback. -Received 100% excellent ratings on student feedback surveys. -Prepared high school students to take college admissions examinations through lesson-driven coaching in highly motivational, individual and classroom environments. -Mentored students by developing lasting bonds and encouraging one-on-one interactions in the classroom. -Primary interface among students, parents, and the office for questions, concerns and other feedback. -Received 100% excellent ratings on student feedback surveys.



Kaplan K-12 Learning Services

• Teacher/Tutor

  • Mar 2008 - May 2008

  -Taught remedial seventh-grade Math and English as part of an after-school program. -Prepared exciting and engaging educational games and group activities to stimulate students' interest in learning crucial new concepts. -Broke away from classroom lessons to spend time aiding students one-on-one. -Taught remedial seventh-grade Math and English as part of an after-school program. -Prepared exciting and engaging educational games and group activities to stimulate students' interest in learning crucial new concepts. -Broke away from classroom lessons to spend time aiding students one-on-one.



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2004

  -Created and administrated a MS-Access database containing customer support records which capacitated multiple months of reporting. -Performed analyses using the information in the aforementioned database enabling team deliberation toward developing new strategies and cost-cutting actions. -Managed a project team that created a web-based, automated feedback tool to generate and widely distribute data reports that were previously compiled manually. -Established a relationship between… Show more -Created and administrated a MS-Access database containing customer support records which capacitated multiple months of reporting. -Performed analyses using the information in the aforementioned database enabling team deliberation toward developing new strategies and cost-cutting actions. -Managed a project team that created a web-based, automated feedback tool to generate and widely distribute data reports that were previously compiled manually. -Established a relationship between Hewlett-Packard and a community service organization by setting up and leading interns on service outings. Show less -Created and administrated a MS-Access database containing customer support records which capacitated multiple months of reporting. -Performed analyses using the information in the aforementioned database enabling team deliberation toward developing new strategies and cost-cutting actions. -Managed a project team that created a web-based, automated feedback tool to generate and widely distribute data reports that were previously compiled manually. -Established a relationship between… Show more -Created and administrated a MS-Access database containing customer support records which capacitated multiple months of reporting. -Performed analyses using the information in the aforementioned database enabling team deliberation toward developing new strategies and cost-cutting actions. -Managed a project team that created a web-based, automated feedback tool to generate and widely distribute data reports that were previously compiled manually. -Established a relationship between Hewlett-Packard and a community service organization by setting up and leading interns on service outings. Show less



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Technology Intern

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

  -Designed a web-based application that was used to create efficiencies with HP IT internal processes. -Launched and maintained a sharepoint repository with a web-based, graphical interface and bulletin boards to improve team communication and collaboration. -Worked with multiple organizations across the globe within HP to collect extensive data using Excel to complete deficient records. -The effort was instrumental in saving HP more than $3 million in operating costs. -Designed a web-based application that was used to create efficiencies with HP IT internal processes. -Launched and maintained a sharepoint repository with a web-based, graphical interface and bulletin boards to improve team communication and collaboration. -Worked with multiple organizations across the globe within HP to collect extensive data using Excel to complete deficient records. -The effort was instrumental in saving HP more than $3 million in operating costs.