Assistant Dean, Student Access & Inclusion

• Nov 2021 - Present

Assistant Dean, Access Programs

• Aug 2016 - May 2022

•Director for the EOF/EOP Program•Co-PI for the NSF NOYCE Teacher Scholarship Program for engineering and physics students•Advisory panelist for the Preparation in STEM Leadership Program (NSF Funded IUSE Grant)•National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA) - Region-A Board•National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) - Block Grant Facilitator

Assistant Dean, Engineering Education

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

•Develop and implement programs directed toward the improvement of K-16 engineering education•Assistant Director for the Engineers Of the Future Scholars Program•Co-PI for the NSF NOYCE Teacher Scholarship Program for engineering and physics students•Co-PI for the NJDOT National Summer Transportation Institute program•Advisory panelist for the Preparation in STEM Leadership Program (NSF Funded IUSE Grant)

Program Development Specialist

• Jun 2011 - Oct 2013

•Develop programs and strategies that improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of students at the School of Engineering•Oversee the engineering skill development course, Methods of Inquiry, including the hiring and supervision of the instructor and 6 mentors.•Coordinate tutoring program and study groups for the School of Engineering.•Provide counseling services for scholars within the Equal Opportunity Fund, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, and National Action Council for Minority Participation programs. •Design, implement and administer new and existing programs to increase the number of underrepresented populations in the School of Engineering.•Funds development to improve Office of Student Development programs as well as scholarship opportunities.•Assist in the training and coordination of the academic and residence life staff for the Engineers of the Future Summer Institute.•Serve as the primary adviser to the Rutgers student chapter of Engineers Without Borders Show less

Instructor/Graduate Assistant

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

•Assisted in developing, implementing, teaching, and recruiting for Rutgers pilot first-year engineering design course.•Worked with school of engineering dean to research engineering concepts for interdisciplinary projects in a collaborative learning environment.•Tested all projects and activities to predict student performance difficulties and established necessary supplementary teaching materials.•Graded papers and presentations for all four engineering design projects.•Guided project work, provided remedial out of class workshops, and offered academic/professional support. Show less

NJ Governor School of Engineering & Technology: Engineering Project Lead

• May 2008 - Aug 2009

•Led Industrial engineering projects in cooperation with Colgate-Palmolive & SilverLine for a group of 4 students to use 7 quality improvement tools to enhance the soft soap manufacturing process.•Organized site tours with for students to learn about the manufacturing process, collect data, speak to personnel, and report recommendations and areas of opportunity.•Developed procedures for testing the strength, durability and viscosity of soft soap prototypes•Taught presentation skills and etiquette to support the development of student’s final presentation to an audience of over 300 students, faculty, and co-sponsors. Show less

Upward Bound: Program Coordinator

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

•Developed the programs academic calendar and coordinated monthly academic, cultural, and social programs/workshops for 110 first generation/low income high school students from Perth Amboy, Plainfield, and New Brunswick during the academic year.•Coordinated weekly tutoring schedule; developed academic and administrative materials; and managed a staff of twenty two graduate and undergraduate students to host weekly tutoring for Upward Bound and district students. •Developed the structure and materials for an eight session SAT course; implemented the course for 33 Upward Bound juniors and seniors. •Developed the support structure for the HSPA test to raise proficiency of at risk junior participants in language literacy and mathematics.•Department liaison between community partners at the Boys & Girls Club – Carteret Unit; responsible for managing collaborative programs, providing university resources and recruitment for summer participants.•Evaluated participant transcripts, grades, and progress to ensure participation eligibility during both academic year and summer components as well as to identify academically at risk students.•Organized academic and social trips for 110 students and coordinated college tours for rising senior class during the summer institute and academic year.•Conducted monthly on site visits for participants in our target districts to track their academic progress, extracurricular involvements, and discuss necessary services.•Assisted in the planning, coordinating, and execution of all large scale university and community service programs including the Bernard Fein Scholarship Walk and Youth Against Bullying Conference.•Co-coordinated the recruitment, training, and semester orientation for 19 work-study program assistants, 14 tutors, 4 social work interns, and 4 part time staff members. Show less

Residence Life Hall Director

• May 2007 - Jun 2011

•Supervised 10 resident assistants who mentored a building of 500 first year and transfer students.•Developed programming and community service events to encourage student adjustment to college life at Rutgers and make positive impacts in neighboring communities•Disciplined, educated, and provided sanctioning for offenders of building and residence life policies.•Advised the student governing body who are responsible for assessing community needs and programming.

Upward Bound: Math Coordinator

• May 2008 - Aug 2009

•Developed curriculum for mathematical foundations and algebra courses .•Created the math placement exam and placed over 50 students in fundamental mathematics, introductory algebra, or intermediate algebra based on scores and high school course placement•Represented all math courses in departmental meetings to voice instructor’s needs in the classroom and enhance the communication between academic departments and residence life.•Instructed one of two introductory algebra courses where lessons were taught, homework assignments were given, office hours were held, and grades were assigned to determine future admittance to the summer institute. Show less