Experience

The Opportunity Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Coordinator, College Guidance & Transition

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• College Guidance and Transition Program Associate

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  • College Guidance Counseling and Coaching:- Advise and support a caseload of high school seniors (27) – and their families – throughout the college application process through one-on-one meetings and group sessions in which students will: create balanced college lists, complete applications, and identify and apply for scholarships- Work with Fellows and volunteers to develop and edit personal statements, supplemental essays, and essays for scholarships- Assist in the completion of financial aid forms (FAFSA, TAP, CSS Profile, etc.) and conduct financial aid counseling for Fellows and families- In collaboration with the College Guidance & Transition Team, liaise with college admissions officers to advocate for Fellows throughout the decision process, ensure that all college contacts are up to date, and build upon relationships with admissions teams at colleges across the country• College Transition Check-Ins- Conduct 1:1 check-ins with a designated caseload of first year college Fellows (35-40) and conduct campus visits at roughly 4-5 local campuses throughout the fall and spring semesters- Follow up with College Fellows to provide relevant resources to manage issues College Fellows are facing on campus, e.g. academic challenges, socio-emotional challenges, adjusting to college life, connecting with professors, etc.• Other responsibilities include:- Student Outreach and Relationship Management- Data & Record-Keeping- Event Planning- OppNet Fellows Program Coordination

• Volunteer

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

• Peer Mentor

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

• Fellow

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2017



Freedom & Citizenship Program, Columbia University in the City of New York

• Supervisor

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Supervised a staff of 7 residential teaching assistants and 45 rising high school seniors• Coordinated day to day operations of the program with the full time staff• Responded to student and full time staff needs• Revised and customized the training program



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor & Head Mentor

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

  • U.S. Department of Education program that assists low-income and first generation college bound students• Supervised the Mentorship Program and served as a mentor helping high school seniors with all components of the collegeapplication process• Guided students through the financial aid process• Created and organized the curriculum for the Transition to College Workshops• Researched and constructed a database of internships, enrichment programs, scholarships, and pre-college program• Assisted counselors in the Kaplan SAT Prep Program and proctored practice exams