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COLLEGE READINESS COORDINATOR
Summary

Current College Readiness Coordinator. Self-motivated, passionate, and efficient with 7 years experience in public service. Diversified skills include recruiting, project management, working in partnership with other organizations and drawing on their infrastructure and resources, providing administrative support and acting as backup director, preparing reports in a timely fashion, and excellent communication and technological skills.

Education and Training
2016
Master of Public Policy & ManagementThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley － Brownsville, Texas
2011
Bachelor of Science: Applied Learning and DevelopmentThe University of Texas at Austin － Austin, Texas
Experience
09/2015 to Current
College Readiness CoordinatorThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley － Brownsville, Texas
  • Provides expert instruction and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, and college prep.
  • Assists students with the college admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, college readiness skills, etc.
  • Acts as backup director at assigned high school campus.
  • Collaborates with staff, faculty, and administration to create a college going culture at high school campus.
  • Utilizes program database to submit a variety of records and reports in a timely fashion.  Reports include: student evaluations, program evaluations, lesson plans, daily activities, workshop and meeting participation, etc.
  • Assists in recruiting, selecting, training, and mentoring new teaching staff.
  • Develops curricula and administers policies and procedures for the implementation of goals and objectives.
  • Experience working with diverse populations including but not limited to: first generation and low-income households and individuals with disabilities. 
  • Had 100% of students apply to at least one 2 or 4 year college or university.
  • 40+ hours worked per week
  • Supervisor: Matthew Lerma (956)454-6158
08/2014 to 08/2015
Academic AdvisorThe University of Texas at Brownsville － Brownsville, Texas
  • Assist students with course selection throughout their high school career and ensure they are on the right track for high school graduation
  • Educate and assist students and parents with college and career identification, admissions processes, and financial aid
  • Facilitate students' personal growth, leadership skills, communication skills, and development
  • Encourage parental involvement.
  • Assist students with goal setting skills, test taking and study skills, and college entrance exam registrations
  • 100% of senior students enrolled in a postsecondary institution
  • 40+ hours worked per week
  • Supervisor: Aglhaen Nieto-Cruz (956)882-7121
08/2012 to 06/2013
College AdvisorTexas State University － San Marcos, Texas
  • Worked in partnership with colleges and universities across the state, drawing on their infrastructure and resources.
  • Advised students on the college admissions process and provided assistance on college applications, test preparation, scholarship information, and evaluation of parental financial information.
  • Documented students information and submitted monthly tracking reports to the College Advising Corps.
  • Obtained a 100% application rate meaning that all 503 senior students applied to at least one two or four year institution of higher learning.
  • Had one senior student named a Gates Millennium Scholar: 1 of a 1000 in the nation.
  • 40+ hours worked per week
  • Supervisor: Ernest Villalpando (512)245-2111
Activities and Honors
  • Child Protection Training (Feb 2019): Completed the training and examination course for employees of campus programs for minors on warning signs of sexual abuse and child molestation. Expires Feb 2021.
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (May 2018): Successfully completed Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training through the American Heart Association.  Expires May 2020.
  • American Public Health Association Member (August 2017-Present)
  • College Reading and Learning Association Level II Certification (May 2017): Successfully completed CRLA Level II training to better assist students in core subject matter.
  • College Reading and Learning Association Level I Certification (April 2016): Successfully completed CRLA Level I training to better assist students in core subject matter.
  • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Training (January 2016): Successfully completed 8 hours of training in responding to active shooter events.
Skills
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
  • Honesty/Integrity: Professional who demonstrates honesty and integrity, provides effective leadership which sets direction within an organization, and forms optimal business relationships
  • Leadership/Management Skills: Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and motivates employees to meet high performance standards​
  • Teamwork: Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Flexibility/Adaptability: Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
  • Problem Solving/Reasoning: Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints
Languages and Technologies
  • Fluent in English and Spanish; Reading and Writing
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,Outlook
  • Windows and Mac Operating Systems; Email
  • Blumen & Salesforce experience
  • Fluent in Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • The University of Texas at Brownsville
  • Texas State University

School Attended

  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • The University of Texas at Austin

Job Titles Held:

  • College Readiness Coordinator
  • Academic Advisor
  • College Advisor

Degrees

  • Master of Public Policy & Management
    Bachelor of Science : Applied Learning and Development

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