Experience

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  Colorado Rural Health Center

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Quality Improvement Specialist

    • Sep 2023 - 9 months

    Aurora, Colorado, United States Providing coaching to Colorado rural healthcare facilities in the areas of Health Information Technology, Behavioral Health Integration, chronic disease management, organizational change, and quality improvement with the goal of removing barriers to high-quality affordable healthcare for all rural Coloradans.

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  Magellan College Counseling

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Independent Educational Consultant

    • Sep 2022 - 1 year 9 months

    Los Angeles, California, United States Providing customized, individual post-secondary exploration, planning, and strategy for college-bound students. I am passionate about assisting students with finding the right fit for their college experience. From high school course advising, college research, major selection, the application process, and essay writing, I provide measured guidance and enthusiastic support to your student. #TeamPenguin Class of 2023 Students attending: Emory University, University of Southern… Show more Providing customized, individual post-secondary exploration, planning, and strategy for college-bound students. I am passionate about assisting students with finding the right fit for their college experience. From high school course advising, college research, major selection, the application process, and essay writing, I provide measured guidance and enthusiastic support to your student. #TeamPenguin Class of 2023 Students attending: Emory University, University of Southern California, University of Oregon Show less

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  Poudre School District

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

  • Director, STEM-X

    • Jun 2021 - Sep 2023

    STEM-X -Hired, onboarded, and managed 30+ teachers and staff, who offered 50+ high-quality STEM and STEM adjacent classes to approximately 600 students in Grades 1-9. -Managed $200k budget with net positive result -Coordinated/contracted w/IT, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Health Services -Oversaw development new website, registration, and payment systems Poudre School District's STEM-X program is an opportunity for students to foster confidence, competence, and a sense of… Show more -Hired, onboarded, and managed 30+ teachers and staff, who offered 50+ high-quality STEM and STEM adjacent classes to approximately 600 students in Grades 1-9. -Managed $200k budget with net positive result -Coordinated/contracted w/IT, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Health Services -Oversaw development new website, registration, and payment systems Poudre School District's STEM-X program is an opportunity for students to foster confidence, competence, and a sense of belonging in STEM fields and beyond. STEM-X includes the Arts, Theatre, and Music. It is a way of engaging talented learners holistically by exploring a broad scope of their aptitudes, interests, and abilities in hands-on, dynamic workshops and summer programs. It is the intersection of “STEM” and “X” that reveals dimensions in humanity, enriches the quality of life, and fuels the creativity required to make real world advances in STEM.

  • School Counselor, College & Career Center Co-Coordinator

    • Aug 2017 - Sep 2023

    Fossil Ridge High School, Poudre Global Academy Graduation years 2018-2022 -99.5% of seniors on my caseload graduated -98.5% graduated on time (within four years) Developed and presented post-secondary planning programming to groups of 250+ parents and students Introduced Going Merry Scholarship Platform in 2021-2022 251 students submitted 1612 scholarship applications Xello College and Career Exploration Software Implementation Lead -Vertically aligned lessons - grades 9-12 (2200… Show more Graduation years 2018-2022 -99.5% of seniors on my caseload graduated -98.5% graduated on time (within four years) Developed and presented post-secondary planning programming to groups of 250+ parents and students Introduced Going Merry Scholarship Platform in 2021-2022 251 students submitted 1612 scholarship applications Xello College and Career Exploration Software Implementation Lead -Vertically aligned lessons - grades 9-12 (2200 students) -Designed 16 lessons for students in Grades 9-12 to accompany Xello lessons - Utilized district-wide -Led school district in Xello implementation and use by students -The first school in the district to pilot Xello/Common Application integration -Consulted with Xello software designers to improve features of Xello/Common Application integration -Trained 100+ staff on Xello implementation Coordinated College Fairs with 60+ institutions and 300+ attendees Filled in as Dean of Students 25+ days Helping all students succeed in school and planning for life after high school. An integral part of the total education system, school counselors help students form healthy goals, mindsets and behaviors. With the aid of a school counselor, students learn to develop effective collaboration and cooperation skills, to practice perseverance, to develop time management and study skills, and to learn self-motivation and self-direction habits.

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  Belle Vernon Area School District

  • High School Counselor

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

    -Met the academic, social/emotional, and career exploration needs of 425 junior and seniors through a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate counseling program. -School PSAT/Keystone/AP Test Coordinator -NCAA and McKinney Vento Liaison -Student Assistance Program lead -Internship supervisor -College Board recognition for increasing access to AP courses for students from underrepresented populations. -Served as building principal as needed

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  Greater Latrobe School District

  • Education Administration Programs
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Middle School Counselor

    • Aug 2006 - Jul 2014

    Met the unique academic, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of 350+students. Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators, we establish high expectations for our students in order to maximize their potential through a caring and supportive school environment. Facilitated learning and growth by removing barriers to academic success.

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  Ligonier Valley Learning Center & FBR

  • BSC, MT, TSS

    • 2001 - 2006

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  Chartiers Valley School District

  • High School Counselor - Long Term Sub

    • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

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  Walsh University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Admissions Counselor

    • Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

    North Canton, OH

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  Environmental Data Resources

  • Account Executive

    • Jul 1998 - May 1999

    Westport, CT