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ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Summary
Exceptionally dedicated educational professional with a superb record of student support and satisfaction. Expert in explaining complicated program requirements. Able to function well independently and in coordination with other academic staff members.Manage multiple programs and balance overlapping duties and projects for each program, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering quality results. Advise students on a range of issues, and provide resources. Track student data and prepare monthly reports. Ensure compliance guidelines are followed.  Analyze data and prepare reports using Power School and Impact.
 
Core competencies
·  Significant experience in student development and academic counseling
·  Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques and plans
·  Improved retention by relationship building with students and alumni
·  Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
·  Engaged in program execution from student enrollment and scheduling through continuous             follow-up during the matriculation cycle
Highlights
  • Self-directed
  • Microsoft 2013 Office Suite)
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Resourceful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Technical Skills
  • Compassionate
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Multitasking
  • Organized
  • Dependability
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Passion for social work
  • Mediator
CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
Advanced Education Certification, 2015
Served as a member of a non-profit organization that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of PreK-12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.  
Substitute Teaching Certification (Type 39), 2014
ISBE approved substitute teacher            
NCLB State Approved Paraprofessional, August 2006
This national certification allows licensees to provide instructional support services and resources to students in public secondary schools.
Experience
Academic AdvisorSep 2018
Company Name － City, State
Mentor/AdvisingMar 2008 to Current
Company Name － City, State
  • Hold bi- weekly meeting with the mentees every semester to discuss their future, current progress and goals.
  • Monitor student's progress during classes, their absences and behavior, set up parent /student staffings if necessary.
  • Fill out a SEAT mentor form with the student's updated information and calculate their score.
  • Bi-weekly review SEAT results with the student and set goals for the next 2 weeks.
  • Act as a resource and guide for each mentee.
  • Share out student SEAT score during the staff meeting for data purposes and intervention strategies.
Attendance Team LeadSep 2014 to Sep 2017
Company Name － City, State
  • Facilitate weekly attendance meeting, to strategize about student absences, intervention strategies and outcomes.
  • Held weekly meeting to discuss and follow up on student attendance issues, implement interventions and strategies to improve the school's overall attendance rate.
  • Analyze the schools' SQRP data to effectively prepare for weekly meetings Implement suggested changes, update student information and share out new data
Dual Enrollment LiaisonJan 2008 to Sep 2017
Company Name － City, State
  • Monitor and register high school students for Dual enrollment classes.
  • Monitor their progress, meet with college teachers and students to facilitate an environment where students have successful outcomes.
  • Meet with parents to discuss student progress and issues on a regular basis and as needed.
  • Provide guidance and support to individual students in course selection.
  • Fostered development of student inner confidence and competence.
Student Records CoordinatorMar 2007 to Current
Company Name － City, State
  • Ensured that students were welcomed into a supportive learning environment.
  • Enrolling all new students into the Power-school system, entering emergency and updating contact information.
  • Impact Monitoring and taking daily attendance for the school.
  • Inputting excused notes into the system.
  • Enrolling and Dropping students Lunch forms Collecting and inputting the information for Free and reduced meals into the system for the school.
  • PowerSchool Programming/ inputting master schedule/ working with staff to complete schedules
  • Maintaining Records for the school audit.
  • Input keyboard data for implementation and management of the system
  • Troubleshoot all PowerSchool issues.
  • Enrolling students/ transfer and remove students.
  • Inputting historical information.
  • Printing out and filing transcripts.
Reenroll Student Mentor 2006-Present (RSP Program)Mar 2007 to Current
Company Name － City, State
  • Coordinate the program for 25 reenroll grant students by administering pre-enrollment testing, post testing, creating and maintain student record files, tracking and reporting student attendance, scheduling courses, participating in file audits, and aiding student retention.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for assign mentee.
  • Working with fiscal manger to managing and spending grant funds in accordance with budget.
  • Assist students formulating  a transition plan.
Substitute TeachingJan 2007 to Current
Company Name － City, State
  • Assumed the responsibilities of a regular teacher in their absence.
  • I used the teachers the lesson plans, assign class work and homework to keep the class running efficiently.
  • I also prepared my own course of study and course objectives in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
  • Co-teaching, I taught sessions for 6 world History Classes, Monitored 2 Aventa Classes, I also have co-taught 3 Personal Development Classes and 1 Current Issue Class elective classes.
Teacher/Clerical-AssistantDec 2005 to Jan 2007
Company Name － City, State
  • Provide office support by answering phones, relaying messages and assisting with general office functions.
  • Input keyboard data for implementation and management of Power School, a program for keeping school attendance and records.
  • File and retrieve data for program graduates.
  • Aid teachers with instructional activities.
Clerical AssistantSep 2004 to Apr 2005
Company Name － City, State
  • Primarily assisted with typing, filing, and general office needs Scheduled and reported appointments for students to meet with advisors Preformed duties upon request
CounselorAug 2003 to Jul 2004
Company Name － City, State
  • Lead group discussions about coping with substance abuse.
  • Maintained records and legal documentation pertaining to counseling session.
  • Effectively communicated case notes and information to program manager.
Education
MBA, Business ManagementPresentArgosy University － City, State, USA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology2014Chicago State University － City, State, USAGraduated Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts, Psychology2004Olive Harvey College － City, State, USAGraduated Cum Laude
Accomplishments and skills
Lead of the School Attendance team.
Hold weekly meeting to discuss and follow up on student attendance issues, implement interventions and strategies to improve the school's overall attendance rate.  
​A member of the School Leadership Team.
Meet weekly to brainstorm and discuss pertinent information regarding the school, culture, safety, direction, etc…  
​Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness as a member of the school.
​Recognized for maintaining a high successful outcomes with the Re-enrolled Program.
​Received the schools “More Valuable than a Dollar Award, 2014.
​Assist in several after-school programs (e.g., girls' cheer leading coaching and after-school tutoring, Girls reading group (SHE).
Reliable Chaperone for many of the school's educational trips, (College Tours, CAAEL Tournament, and Senior Trip.)
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Coaching, Counseling, General Office work,  Leadership, Lesson Plans, Note taking, Meeting Facilitator, Mentor, Office Suite, Volunteering, Programming, Reporting, Safety, Scheduling,  Teaching,  Troubleshooting, Tutoring, Verbal Communication Skills, Excellent Writing Skills
Additional Information
  • Strong enthusiasm for teaching and professional development
  • Superior ability to work as a collaborative team member
  • Participated in a variety of professional learning community activities.
  • Volunteer Experience: Project Esteem Program; Tiny Tots Daycare
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Argosy University
  • Chicago State University
  • Olive Harvey College

Job Titles Held:

  • Academic Advisor
  • Mentor/Advising
  • Attendance Team Lead
  • Dual Enrollment Liaison
  • Student Records Coordinator
  • Reenroll Student Mentor 2006-Present (RSP Program)
  • Substitute Teaching
  • Teacher/Clerical-Assistant
  • Clerical Assistant
  • Counselor

Degrees

  • MBA , Business Management Present
    Bachelor of Arts , Psychology 2014
    Associate of Arts , Psychology 2004

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