Experience

SUNY Broome Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Professional Academic Advisor at SUNY Broome Community College. I assist students with transitioning to college, choosing an appropriate major as well as course selection and registration. I work with students on developing educational plans, understanding program and curriculum requirements and make referrals to campus resources. I have presented at a NACADA Regional conference and for the SUNY Broome Community College Professional Development Workshop series. I also present to New Student Groups, Orientations and other Special Populations.



Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cohort Academic Coordinator (University College)

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for monitoring and tracking the academic progress of "Special Populations" (Band, Cheer, Choir, Student-Athletes, students on academic probation) and assist in the advising process. To achieve this objective I utilized multiple advising approaches including intrusive, strength-based, as well as developmental. From 2012 to 2015 120 students on my roster graduated from Cheyney University. Twenty-eight graduated Cum Laude or greater. Also, 25 students were members of Honor Societies or recognized with distinction including one receiving the Ali Zaidi Award for Excellence. • Assisted student's in achieving their academic goals • Conducted workshops on diverse topics ranging from study skills to campus awareness on sexual assaults and Title IX investigation • Updated Division of Student Affairs, University College, Health Services, Center for Career & Professional Development and Academic Success Center website • Assisted in Residential Life programs and supervised Emlen Hall Residential Advisors • Served as temporary Sports Information Liason for Department of Athletics • Served on President's Task Force on the Sustainability of Cheyney University (Retention subcommittee) • Proposed Veteran Services Program Plan for Cheyney University • Created New Student Guidebook and newsletters as part of University College



Children's Home

• Binghamton, NY

• Night Family Life Specialist

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2010

  • Advised, counseled, and mentored individuals on educational plans, work habits, and living skills • Assisted in the development and treatment of goals for at-risk & disadvantaged youth • Provided for the growth & development of residents in accordance with agency policies • Advised, counseled, and mentored individuals on educational plans, work habits, and living skills • Assisted in the development and treatment of goals for at-risk & disadvantaged youth • Provided for the growth & development of residents in accordance with agency policies



Binghamton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Intern Student-Athlete Success Center

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  • Assisted in the advising of Student-Athletes • Proposed design change of the Student-Athlete Success Center webpage using MS Publisher • Assisted students in understanding DARS reports • Assisted in the advising of Student-Athletes • Proposed design change of the Student-Athlete Success Center webpage using MS Publisher • Assisted students in understanding DARS reports