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Elon, Nc, Us

Elon, North Carolina, United States

Elon, North Carolina

• Advise students and alumni in the School of Communications in one-on-one virtual appointments focused on career and major exploration, resume/cover letter/e-portfolio review, interview preparation, and searching for jobs and internships• Conduct weekly drop-in hours for virtual walk-in appointments with students of all majors• Plan and implement programming for students in the School of Communications, such as DEI focused events and virtual alumni panels by major• Present… Show more • Advise students and alumni in the School of Communications in one-on-one virtual appointments focused on career and major exploration, resume/cover letter/e-portfolio review, interview preparation, and searching for jobs and internships• Conduct weekly drop-in hours for virtual walk-in appointments with students of all majors• Plan and implement programming for students in the School of Communications, such as DEI focused events and virtual alumni panels by major• Present virtually to introductory communications and sport management classes, Elon 101 classes, and student organizations on career related topics• Support the preparation, marketing, and execution of student professional development programming and employer events, including virtual job fairs and employer information sessions• Assist in the planning and facilitation of a professional development trip to Florida for the School of Communications first-year Fellows• Collaborate with a variety of campus partners including identity offices to develop targeted career programming initiatives• Contribute to the Elon University Careers Blog Show less

Elon, North Carolina

• Advised students of all years and majors, conducting over 250 one-on-one appointments focused on career and major exploration, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and searching for jobs and internships• Conducted weekly drop-in hours for walk-in appointments• Supported the preparation, marketing, and execution of student professional development programming and employer events on and off campus, including job fairs, employer information sessions, meet and greets and… Show more • Advised students of all years and majors, conducting over 250 one-on-one appointments focused on career and major exploration, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and searching for jobs and internships• Conducted weekly drop-in hours for walk-in appointments• Supported the preparation, marketing, and execution of student professional development programming and employer events on and off campus, including job fairs, employer information sessions, meet and greets and career treks• Co-taught multiple Transitions Strategies courses covering a variety of professional development topics as well as the transition from college to professional life; co-taught "Transitions Strategies for Computer Science Majors" alongside a faculty member and 2 sections of "Life After Elon" (one completely modified for online learning due to COVID-19); assisted with a section of "Explore Self and Careers"• Presented to Elon 101 classes and academic classes across disciplines on a variety of career related topics• Collaborated with a variety of campus partners to develop targeted career programming initiatives, including a successful "Greek Get Together" event in partnership with Panhellenic and the Writing Center • Served as a member of the Census 2020 Elon Planning Group and the Career Fellows Search Committee• Selected as an Alternative Break Learning Partner through the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement• Contribute bi-monthly to the Elon University Careers Blog Show less

• Assisted with the coordination and implementation of approximately 100 curriculum-based field trips per year for pre-K to 12th grade students from the local school district, in collaboration with campus and community partners• Co-advised 15 Experience UGA (student) Ambassadors and develop program curriculum grounded in student development theory with a focus on teambuilding, leadership, civic engagement, and reflection• Planed and facilitated all bi-annual retreats and bi-weekly… Show more • Assisted with the coordination and implementation of approximately 100 curriculum-based field trips per year for pre-K to 12th grade students from the local school district, in collaboration with campus and community partners• Co-advised 15 Experience UGA (student) Ambassadors and develop program curriculum grounded in student development theory with a focus on teambuilding, leadership, civic engagement, and reflection• Planed and facilitated all bi-annual retreats and bi-weekly meetings for Experience UGA Ambassadors• Coordinated the recruitment, application, and interview process for prospective Experience UGA Ambassadors • Oversaw volunteer recruitment and outreach efforts, including facilitating Experience UGA orientation/training sessions and managing the online volunteer registration platform, Engage (powered by GivePulse)• Designed trip assessments utilizing Qualtrics for students and teachers • Managed a $5,000 annual programmatic budget for the Experience UGA Ambassadors Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

• Examined pre and post assessment qualitative data to determine students’ level of growth as a result of participating in division approved experiential learning activities and programs • Analyzed portions of qualitative feedback from the annual student affairs staff survey and coded results using NVivo to identify top themes for improvement and successes within the division of student affairs• Assisted with planning and implementation for the University of Georgia’s Division of… Show more • Examined pre and post assessment qualitative data to determine students’ level of growth as a result of participating in division approved experiential learning activities and programs • Analyzed portions of qualitative feedback from the annual student affairs staff survey and coded results using NVivo to identify top themes for improvement and successes within the division of student affairs• Assisted with planning and implementation for the University of Georgia’s Division of Student Affairs 2018 Engage! Conference, including the recruitment, training, and management of over 20 conference volunteers Show less

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• Served as a Summer Academic Advisor, meeting one-on-one either in person or virtually with 9 incoming first-year students, including 7 student athletes, to assist them in their first semester course selection process • Coordinated the Summer Virtual Advising program for 81 incoming first-year and transfer students unable to attend summer orientation • Assisted with the training of 21 faculty & staff Summer Advisors, 5 faculty Summer Virtual Advisors, and 25 student Orientation Staff… Show more • Served as a Summer Academic Advisor, meeting one-on-one either in person or virtually with 9 incoming first-year students, including 7 student athletes, to assist them in their first semester course selection process • Coordinated the Summer Virtual Advising program for 81 incoming first-year and transfer students unable to attend summer orientation • Assisted with the training of 21 faculty & staff Summer Advisors, 5 faculty Summer Virtual Advisors, and 25 student Orientation Staff members to prepare them to effectively advise incoming students• Collected and evaluated both quantitative and qualitative data for the virtual academic advising process and produced a comprehensive report and a one-page infographic highlighting successes and areas for improvement • Revised and created enhanced academic advising documents outlining Furman’s general education requirements and the initial course selection process for incoming students• Assisted in the coordination and implementation of the Academic Pathways Fair during Summer Orientation• Represented Furman at the Summer Orientation Resource Fair for new students and parents Show less

Watkinsville, Georgia

• Developed and implemented educational and interactive wellness programs that incorporated active learning techniques and engaged pedagogy, based on identified areas of wellness programming interest and need among students at a two-year college• Facilitated wellness workshops and events for students, including a presentation on Emotional Intelligence • Collaborated with on-campus clubs, organizations, and community organizations to plan and staff wellness events

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Accommodated for various learning styles and needs for students with a variety of mild to moderate disabilities• Explicitly targeted academic and functional skill deficits for kindergarten, first, and second grade students in the areas of reading, math, writing, and social/emotional skills• Created and modified Individual Education Programs with student goals utilizing progress monitoring data, and led all meetings in collaboration with parents, general education teachers… Show more • Accommodated for various learning styles and needs for students with a variety of mild to moderate disabilities• Explicitly targeted academic and functional skill deficits for kindergarten, first, and second grade students in the areas of reading, math, writing, and social/emotional skills• Created and modified Individual Education Programs with student goals utilizing progress monitoring data, and led all meetings in collaboration with parents, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers• Empowered students and advocated for their rights using knowledge of special education policies and best practices Show less

Wakefield, Massachusetts

• Partnered with staff to provide direct instruction and academic/social support in a summer enrichment program for pre-k through 8th grade students with mild to severe special needs• Worked as both a private tutor and a teacher’s assistant to provide one-on-one instruction and assistance to students that led to documented increases in positive behaviors, completion of work, and academic skill development

Wakefield, Massachusetts

Elon, North Carolina

• Led, hired, trained, and collaborated with a team of student ambassadors to connect individual students and student organizations to service opportunities by leading presentations and meeting individually with students and staff• Assisted in the planning and implementation of a variety of community service and civic engagement events

Master Of Education - Med, College Student Affairs Administration

Activities and Societies: College Student Affairs Administration Graduate Association (CSAAGA), University Judiciary

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Special Education And Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: President’s Student Leadership Advisory Council, New Student Orientation Head Staff, Elon Volunteers!, Elonthon.

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