Experience

Noble Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of College Counseling

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Dean of College Counseling

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

• College Counselor

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Mentors and manages a college counseling caseload of 50 students through the college list creation, essay writing and revision, application, admissions, financial aid, and the matriculation process• Achieved 100% four-year college acceptance of caseload for five years running • Currently counsels a cohort whose target graduation rate is 53%; however their predicted perfect graduation is 64% based on the strategic strength of their college lists• Creates and develops original curriculum, unit plans, written lessons, and data-driven tracking systems for College Seminar course• Acts as a liaison between College and SpEd Teams and provides high-quality college counseling for 15 students who have IEPs by working in conjunction with case managers and paraprofessionals• Teaches four sections of College Seminar with a focus on assisting senior students with college research, personal statement writing and editing, college applications, financial literacy, financial aid & the FAFSA, and college selection• Collaborates with and educates parents/guardians of students in grades 9-12 about colleges, college profile preparation, and financial aid in meetings and after school parent nights• Processes and analyzes student and parent financial data in order to determine financial need and ensure college affordability• Develops and maintains professional relationships with college admission counselors to advocate for students and to strengthen partnerships to secure positive college admissions and financial aid decisions

• In-House Substitute, Enrichment & Community Service Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Executed high-quality lessons and maintained strong classroom culture for classes as In-House Substitute• Planned and facilitated monthly large-group service projects for UICCP students in Chicagoland• Organized, compiled, and processed Community Service and Enrichment data submitted by 800+ students in grades 9-12

• AmeriCorps Project YES! Corps Member

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012



Chicago Scholars

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Counselor

  • May 2017 - May 2020

  • Counsels a caseload of seniors from Chicago Public Schools with Chicago Scholars curriculum and materials• Supports college list creation, essay writing and revision, application, admissions• Assists caseload through FAFSA completion and the college financial aid process• Works with students and families to make college choices based on college preference, graduation rates, and financial fit • Counsels a caseload of seniors from Chicago Public Schools with Chicago Scholars curriculum and materials• Supports college list creation, essay writing and revision, application, admissions• Assists caseload through FAFSA completion and the college financial aid process• Works with students and families to make college choices based on college preference, graduation rates, and financial fit