Experience

University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Director, Transfer Student Advising & Admissions

  • Jan 2022 - Present



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director, Transfer Student Advising & Admissions - A. James Clark School of Engineering

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  Oversee advising for prospective transfer students in the A. James Clark School of Engineering; coordinate programming for students in order to promote both the recruitment and retention of transfer students; collaborate with community college stakeholders to maintain articulation of transfer coursework; and, spearhead new initiatives to support transfer students as they transition from their sending institution to the University of Maryland.

• Transfer Coordinator, A. James Clark School of Engineering

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

  Serve as the point of contact for all internal and external transfer students seeking admission to the Clark School of Engineering; Provide leadership on a variety of special programs and serve as the lead at college transfer orientations; Communicate with prospective transfer students, parents, academic advisors at various institutions in addition to the Clark School of Engineering advising community.

• Academic Advisor, College of Education

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  Responsible for advising over 200 students on academic plans, career goals, and personal concerns; Primary focus on freshman and transfer needs; Coordinated Student Ambassador Internship, working with student leaders within the college and teaching EDSP498B (the leadership seminar); Involved in recruitment events, working with prospective students and their families to help them determine whether or not Maryland is the right fit; Maintained records of each student, calculating their matriculation, retention, and graduation rates; Mentored student groups within the college to foster student development. Show less

• Orientation Advisor

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

  Utilized leadership skills in order to help incoming freshmen transition into college life; Collaborated with other advisors to create an open and creative environment for students to interact together and build relationships.

• Writing Tutor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  Observed various tutoring sessions, participated in workshops concerning English as Second Language students as well as resume writing, tutored hands-on, researched Writing Center theory, and wrote a final paper illustrating my own personal critique of Writing Center theory; Assisted students in a range of areas from brainstorming an essay prompt to tweaking a resume; Worked with English Language Learners to help them grasp a better understanding of the English language as well as working to bridge various culture gaps; Collaborated in the development of a pamphlet that would help other tutors feel more prepared when working with History papers. Show less



University of Maryland Global Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Writing Tutor

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2017

  Analyze online paper submissions for content, organization, grammar, and formatting; Respond to students in a letter format, helping them to further develop their arguments; Demonstrate unique communication skills in order to be accessible to students in an online format. Analyze online paper submissions for content, organization, grammar, and formatting; Respond to students in a letter format, helping them to further develop their arguments; Demonstrate unique communication skills in order to be accessible to students in an online format.



Huntington Learning Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAT Prep Tutor

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  Work with both high school and elementary aged children, tutoring a range of subjects from SAT Prep to Phonics; Conduct one-on-one sessions that focus on the individual needs of the student; Tutor subjects including SAT skills, comprehension skills, writing skills, vocabulary, study skills, phonics, and math. Work with both high school and elementary aged children, tutoring a range of subjects from SAT Prep to Phonics; Conduct one-on-one sessions that focus on the individual needs of the student; Tutor subjects including SAT skills, comprehension skills, writing skills, vocabulary, study skills, phonics, and math.