Experience

Oakton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Learning Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Provide 1:1 academic and life skill building Connect students to on-campus resourcesSupport, guide, motivate, engage and create a welcoming environment for studentsImplement and lead educational programs to help students persistRecruit, train, & hire professional tutor candidatesProcess hiring and salary increases paperworkCoordinate Fall, Spring, and Summer tutoring scheduleEvaluate, support, and supervise tutor’s professional growth through feedback and professional development opportunitiesDevelop and execute Fall and Spring tutor training and offer professional opportunities to Professional tutors throughout the yearCollaborate and communicate with campus partners and provide vital programmatic and individualized holistic support for studentsParticipate in college committees and campus-wide student success initiatives focused on improving students’ learning, engagement, and Oakton experience

• Interim ANDALE Equity Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - May 2021



Northeastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist/Academic Coach/ First-Year Experience Peer Mentor Supervisor

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Counsel, coach, and advise current students across multiple academic and college majors, careers, and personal issues. Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student with an analysis of each optionCommunicate and collaborate with faculty and departmental administrators on behalf of students; provided resource referral for external issues that may affect matriculation. Utilize early alert program and provide interventions as neededManage and provide leadership in maintaining a philosophy of open communication and collaboration to promote environments that create expansive opportunities for student learning, development, and engagement through excellent programmingMonitored students’ academic progress and disseminated strategic initiatives concerning academic support and goals that enhance students’ persistence and success towards their educational and career goalsCollaborate with faculty and staff of the other departments to develop, adapt, and expand academic support programs to meet students’ needs and institutional goals. Participate in campus comprehensive student success initiatives focused on improving students’ learning, engagement and experiencesDevelop, create, and conduct programs and workshops relating to students’ need such as academic success, study skills, internships, pre-professional preparation, major exploration, scholarship searches, career development, time management, and financial-aid awareness

• Student Affairs Liaison

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Engaged students through recreation programs by raising awareness of Campus RecreationLiaison between Campus Recreation, departments, and student organizations; inform students, faculty, and staff on ways to get involvedSupported, guided, motivated, engaged and created a welcoming environment for the NEIU communityTrained and advised Campus Recreation student leaders on how to navigate NEIUInformed Campus Recreation student employees about scholarship and job opportunitiesDeveloped, planned, and implemented Campus Recreation’s marketing and communication strategies to promote awareness and participation in recreation, facilities, and programsCoordinated and developed workshops to help student leaders academically, socially, and financially Served as the Advisor for Campus Recreation Sport Clubs

• First Year Experience Peer Mentor

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Responsible for keeping students on task, clarifying misunderstood information, and creating a community among them.• Served as a liaison among students, faculty, and university staff.• Helped students how to manage their homework, meet their deadlines, use academic support resources, and ways to learn from their mistakes.• Provided students with an opportunity to explore academics at Northeastern Illinois University.• Created a sense of belonging and motivated students by praising their achievements.

• Student Success Coach

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Led small group program evaluation sessions with participants and documented observations that were used to improve the quality of the Summer Transition Program• Responsible for keeping program participants on task, clarifying misunderstood information, engaging them in program activities, and creating a community among them.• Served as a liaison among students, faculty, and university staff.• Taught students how to manage their homework, meet deadlines, use academic support resources, and ways to learn from mistakes.• Provided program participants with an opportunity to explore academics at Northeastern Illinois University and a career field, culminating in a final project that reflects what participants learned and how they grew through the program.• Created a sense of belonging and motivated students by praising their achievements.• Played an active role in the program disciplinary process.

• Fitness Consultant/Team building/Front Desk/Boxing Leader

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Supervised proper use of equipment• Led team building activities.• Greeted students & staff to Campus Recreation• Taught other peers how to box.



Heartland Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caseworker

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Created a schedule that organized the participants’ weekend and allowed the program to teach them basic skills for healthy living. • Provided individual counseling and life skill development. • Identified and helped correct concerning behavior among program participants experiencing emotional and physical trauma. • Used crisis prevention intervention to prevent acting-out behavior, and de-escalate behavior. • Learned how to calmly and appropriately manage conflict and aggressive behavior.



Family Focus

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Instructor at Volta Elementary School

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Taught academic building skills activities for a group of 15-25 children participating in an after school program. • Wrote weekly lesson plans for activities in the areas of art, literacy, and recreation/fitness. • Supported the social-emotional growth and healthy relationships of students. • Provided individual and small-group tutoring to help students complete their homework. • Communicated with Resource Coordinator in writing about supplies needed for activities. • Collaborated with high school and middle school age volunteers, and delegate responsibilities appropriately. • Assisted in implementation of activities that are relevant to students’ lives and affirming of their cultures. • Served as a member of the after school program team by participating in staff meetings and professional development training. • Communicated with parents and welcome families.