Experience

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director Of Financial Aid

  • May 2020 - Present

  1. Process, Award and Monitor Allocation of Need-Based Aid 2. Manage the verification process, calculation, awarding and packaging of all student financial aid each semester and submit all payment documents in a timely manner. 3. Organize individual and institutional data on allocation of need-based awards and levels of indebtedness. 4. Assist with the PTS work-support program 5. Counsel Prospective and Enrolled Students 6. Meet with prospective and enrolled students to advise them regarding eligibility for institutional aid and program requirements. 7. Provide financial planning information and loan counseling. 8. Communicate with prospective and enrolled students regarding pertinent deadlines to ensure timely submission of need-based aid paperwork. 9. Collaborate with Seminary Offices 10. Partner with the enrollment office to represent Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at recruitment events. 11. Serve as member and presenter for the Financial Aid Committee Show less



Community College of Allegheny County

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Aid Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  1. Aide students in the FAFSA process.2. Provide counsel to students on satisfactory academic progress (SAP).3. Help students apply for financial aid and understand federal requirements for financial aid.4. Analyze federal student loan usage through federal loan databases.5. Perform verification of student information when needed.6. Review and revise FAFSA information on student accounts for verification process.5. Examine U.S. citizenship, high school completion, and selective service enrollment for verification process. Show less

• Financial Aid Advisor

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2017

  1. Aided students in the FAFSA process.2. Provided counsel to students on satisfactory academic progress (SAP).3. Coordinated with main campus regarding student financial aid status and verification documents.4. Helped student apply for financial aid and understand federal requirements for financial aid.

• Financial Aid Specialist

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  1. Analyze federal student loan usage through federal loan databases.2. Certify student loans based on previous usage and current need.3. Perform verification of student information when needed.4. Review and revise FAFSA information on student accounts for verification process.5. Examine U.S. citizenship, high school completion, and selective service enrollment for verification process.

• Student Services Intern

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  1. Analyzed monthly departmental reports.2. Collaborated with department heads to review reports and gather additional data.3. Created departmental SEM presentations for campus report.4. Assisted students seeking information.



Trinity Christian School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secondary Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2017

  1. Full-time 7th, 8th, 9th, & 11th grade History teacher.2. Create hands-on lessons, authentic activities, and creative projects to facilitate student growth in critical thinking and writing skills.3. Collaborate with fellow faculty during weekly meetings to plan cross-curricular lessons and assessment, monitor students’ behavior and achievement across content areas, and facilitate student and parent conferences when needed.4. Advise students on senior capstone research, project, and defense.5. Facilitate weekly after-school study halls for student-athletes.6. Enforce positive behavioral support to promote self-advocacy and accountability in the classroom.7. Promote student involvement in extra-curricular activities and volunteer projects through positive classroom collaborative strategies.8. Coordinated and facilitated student leadership through student council. Show less

• Athletic Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  1. Coordinated with other athletic directors to plan athletic schedules.2. Maintained student files to determine athletic eligibility.3. Facilitated the development of a new athletic webpage to streamline communication with students and parents.4. Hired new coaches.5. Scheduled practices.6. Communicated with referees to officiate games.



American Home Life International

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• International Student Advisor

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  1. Tutored international students in their main subject areas. 2. Aided international students in their preparation for college entrance exams. 3. Coordinated with university staff where the international students had applied to for school. 4. Provided monthly reports assessing student development. 1. Tutored international students in their main subject areas. 2. Aided international students in their preparation for college entrance exams. 3. Coordinated with university staff where the international students had applied to for school. 4. Provided monthly reports assessing student development.



Quest Therapeutic Camp

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Camp Instructor

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  1. Mentored students with social/cognitive disabilities. 2. Aided students in creating and achieving behavioral goals. 3. Collaborated with fellow colleagues on student development plans. 4. Communicated with supervisors and parents success and areas of growth for students. 1. Mentored students with social/cognitive disabilities. 2. Aided students in creating and achieving behavioral goals. 3. Collaborated with fellow colleagues on student development plans. 4. Communicated with supervisors and parents success and areas of growth for students.



Southeast Asia Youth Summit

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Adult Facilitator

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  1. Collaborated with colleagues in interviewing and selecting qualified candidates. 2. Mentored students on a three week international exchange and leadership trip to Nepal and Sri Lanka. 3. Facilitated student development of a community service program. 4. Aided in implementation of the Pittsburgh Youth: Feed it Forward program. 1. Collaborated with colleagues in interviewing and selecting qualified candidates. 2. Mentored students on a three week international exchange and leadership trip to Nepal and Sri Lanka. 3. Facilitated student development of a community service program. 4. Aided in implementation of the Pittsburgh Youth: Feed it Forward program.



BestSemester

• Sioux Center, Iowa

• Campus Recruiter

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  1. Recruited students for off-campus programs through BestSemester. 2. Advised students on programs that fit with their area of study and academic goals. 3. Collaborated with Study Abroad Officer at Dordt College to advise students and hold events. 4. Planned and held informational events on campus for students to become familiar with off campus programs. 1. Recruited students for off-campus programs through BestSemester. 2. Advised students on programs that fit with their area of study and academic goals. 3. Collaborated with Study Abroad Officer at Dordt College to advise students and hold events. 4. Planned and held informational events on campus for students to become familiar with off campus programs.