Experience

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of College Counseling

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Associate Director of College Counseling

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2023

  Provide individualized guidance and counsel to approximately 50 students per grade (9th-12th) in all phases of the college search and application journey, beginning with introductory meetings in ninth grade.Assist with college applications, essays, resume building, and interview skills.Write supportive, substantive, and thoughtful counselor recommendation letters and otherwise advocate for students throughout the college search and application process, including financial aid and scholarship applications, and serve as a resource for faculty members who write college letters of recommendation.Visit college campuses across the country and abroad to gain perspective and network with college colleagues Foster relationships with college admissions representatives, through engagement during high school visits, college fairs, conferences, and college social gatherings. Facilitate meetings between college representatives and students. Serve as a liaison with college admission offices throughout the year.Create and co-present informational programs and workshops for students and families, spanning college admissions and financial aid topics.Stay current with changes and trends in school counseling, higher education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion research and practices through formal and informal learning. Show less



Berkeley Preparatory School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of College Counseling

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2017

  • Collaborate with two other counselors to execute a successful college guidance program for students in grades 9-12, including one-on-one meetings with students and parents for grades 11 and 12, College Information Evenings, Parent Coffee sessions, Financial Aid sessions, workshops on the college process, the Bay Area Independent Schools college fair and the Tampa Bay Case Studies program. • Counsel one third of each junior and senior class (average class size 140-150 students) through the college process. • Serve as academic advisor for the same group of students, overseeing course scheduling, assisting students with personal and academic concerns, monitoring academic progress, and coordinating make-up work following absences. • Establish close working relationships with students and families to effectively assist with the college process, review essays and applications, and write thorough, personal letters of recommendation. • Attend local and national college counselor workshops, conferences, and meetings including the National Associate for College Admission Counseling and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, and the State University System of Florida Admission Tour. • Travel regularly throughout the United States and abroad to visit college and university campuses. • Review and analyze standardized testing results and college application outcomes for departmental reports to the board, head of school, and other key stakeholders. • As a part of the campus administration team, serve as administrator-on-duty for lunch and late duties each semester, as well as crisis management situations. • Chaperone student activities and travel, including weeklong college tours and international service trips. • Coordinate and oversee SAT and PSAT standardized testing administration as the assigned site coordinator and serve as associate supervisor or proctor for other standardized tests, including ACT, PLAN, and Advanced Placement examinations. Show less



University of North Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director - One Stop Student Services

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2010

  • Oversaw and supervised the functions of the office and 12 full time staff, providing leadership and training to deliver individualized services to all audiences. • Provided personal attention to a diverse body of students, efficiently and effectively, addressing their needs and advising them through the complex processes of financial aid, college admissions, adhering to federal, state, and institution regulations, policies, and practices, • Focused on operational issues by developing and analyzing administrative reports; responding quickly to challenges and collaborating with peers in Admissions and other departments to investigate, design, and implement programs and solutions. • Utilized outstanding conflict resolution, research, and problem solving skills to solve complex situations. Show less

• One Stop Student Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

• Admissions Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2005

  • Established positive relationships and excellent rapport with prospective applicants, their families, guidance and college counselors at public and independent schools, as well as admissions recruiters at public and private universities. • Supported the university’s mission of equity and diversity through recruitment • Made effective presentations to prospective and current students, providing information about the university, admissions requirements and academic advising, significantly exceeding recruitment goals each academic year. • Analyzed and evaluated applicant files, making recommendations and advocating for students when appropriate. Show less