Experience

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Services

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  • Provide guidance and support to transitioning Wheelock students through the merger with Boston University • Help guide students in reaching their academic goals through academic support and resource referrals t• Oversee and coordinate BU Wheelock student leadership organizations: Transitional Mentors, Student Government Association and Deans Hosts• Meet with perspective undergraduate students• Advise all Intra-University Transfer Students on courses, policy and procedures within BU Wheelock • Develop, implement and maintain new program, ATLAS, to assess and refer students who are struggling in one or more of their courses through faculty and staff collaboration



Wheelock College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Success Specialist

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Using a developmental philosophy and holistic approach, build relationships with assigned advisees (caseload 80-125) assisting with their transition and engagement as first-year students and continuing into sophomore year as they integrate their abilities and goals with appropriate academic paths and career choicesAdvise students about degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies, field experiences, travel study, and other academic opportunitiesManaging and overseeing the Student Advisor Program including training, supervising and evaluating the performance of the Student AdvisorsCollaborate with community members to strengthen the referral process and student use of campus resources in areas including Career Services, Field Experiences, Academic Support, Access and Disability Resources, and the Counseling CenterProvide academic counseling and skill development in study skills, time management, decision-making and self-advocacyAssist the Student Success Office in creating opportunities for faculty and students to engage in meaningful activities that support the teaching and learning process. Design transition activities and processes as students move to faculty advisorsMaintain student records and monitor academic progress and performance of advisees. Prepare reports, including statistical summaries of advising contactsParticipate in the preparation and presentation of a range of activities, including programs, workshops and materials, designed to improve students’ academic and co-curricular engagement including the month-long Major Exploration Program for first year studentsAssist with and participate in all advising, orientation, and registration eventsSupervise and coordinate First Year Information (FYI) Orientation with Student Life



Watertown Public Schools

• Intern Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  ● Managed caseload of 20-30 students in crisis, meeting with them one-on-one and as a group● Organized and maintained scholarships● Taught Junior and Senior Guidance meetings, facilitated advisory classes, and created and distributed guidance newsletters monthly● Advanced college and career readiness through planning and sponsoring a “Life After High School” month , coordinating and attending the College and Career Fair, planning college information sessions and writing letters of recommendations for seniors● Administered various workshops: applications, interviews, PSAT & resumes ● Attended meetings, IEP, Community Based Justice, Gatekeepers, Student Support Team, General Education Team Meetings & weekly Guidance meetings● Created a Financial Aid & Alternative to College Resource for the Guidance website



University of Massachusetts Amherst

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant to the Ombudsperson

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Provide neutral, confidential, informal assistance to undergraduate students who are experiencing a variety of University-related problems.Meet one-on-one with undergraduate students while helping to research university policies, collaborate with campus departments and assist with informal conflict resolution.Assist with the Ombuds Office database and confidential records



Holyoke Public Schools

• United States
• Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Advisor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Create and facilitate an empowerment curriculum with high school students. • Focus on social emotional skill-building, career advising and college readiness.



Sogang Language Program

• Teacher

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Created materials and resources for children to manipulate and explore. • Interacted with parents to discuss their students’ progress in the English kindergarten program. • Evaluated students’ monthly progress to promote success in the classroom and at home. • Designed a successful program which helped enrich the New Rainbow Bridge Language Program with songs, art, writing, reading, phonics and math materials



Bedford Children's Center

• Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Responsible for instructing toddlers in developmentally appropriate learning to enhance their social, developmental, cognitive and intellectual growth. • Created weekly lessons and directed curriculum based activities which included art, games and songs. • Observed, evaluated and documented students’ developmental milestones.