Alysa Williams Email & Phone Number

Massachusetts, United States

Provide holistic academic advising for a caseload of approximately 200 first year and undeclared studentsLead 1:1 coaching sessions utilizing the Myers Briggs Strong Interest Inventory Assist students with major exploration, long term academic planning and experiential learning opportunities Engage in academic recovery advising for students on academic probation Connect students with on-campus resources as appropriate Support campus programming for student population

· Oversees a caseload of around 2,000 BU undergraduate students· Awards institutional aid, federal aid, and alternative scholarships to student accounts· Utilizes and reconciles FAFSA/CSS Profile data to conduct needs analysis for prospective and returning students· Reviews aid reconsiderations, SAP appeals, non-custodial parent waivers, and other tasks that require professional judgment

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

· Counseled BU students and families throughout the entire financial aid life cycle· Managed personal and financial data on BU’s mainframe, University Information System (UIS)· Processed refund requests, federal work-study adjustments, resident assistantships, and outside scholarships to student awards· Worked closely with BU Student Accounting Services and Human Resources to settle student accounts

Dorchester Center, Ma

Provide one-on-one counseling for approximately 100 recent immigrants and ESL students to develop post-graduation plansMentor students pursuing higher education on the college application and financial aid processes Utilize data tracking system to document student application submissions and acceptances, SAT/ACT registration, and 1:1 support Measure monthly progress through individualized strategic plans and evaluation of data reports Host mock interviews and resume support… Show more Provide one-on-one counseling for approximately 100 recent immigrants and ESL students to develop post-graduation plansMentor students pursuing higher education on the college application and financial aid processes Utilize data tracking system to document student application submissions and acceptances, SAT/ACT registration, and 1:1 support Measure monthly progress through individualized strategic plans and evaluation of data reports Host mock interviews and resume support workshopsFacilitate career and higher education awareness events for grades 9-12Create virtual learning content for 11th and 12th graders regarding college applications, job applications and SAT/ACT registrationParticipate in 300+ hours of professional development training including cultural competency, trends in college admissions and career industries, supporting various demographics of students, etc. Show less

Greater Boston Area

Gained leadership experience through delegating store tasks for fellow employees while also taking charge of personal responsibilities Responsible for overseeing employee coverage, restocking, and arranging efforts of store’s entire cold produce section Daily ordering for cold produce merchandise and cold produce donations to Boston Food Bank Greeting and assisting customers while providing a fun and friendly shopping atmosphere Work closely with managers to ensure sufficient… Show more Gained leadership experience through delegating store tasks for fellow employees while also taking charge of personal responsibilities Responsible for overseeing employee coverage, restocking, and arranging efforts of store’s entire cold produce section Daily ordering for cold produce merchandise and cold produce donations to Boston Food Bank Greeting and assisting customers while providing a fun and friendly shopping atmosphere Work closely with managers to ensure sufficient effort from lower level employees Show less

Greater Boston Area

Managed front desk, daily client meetings and staff interactionsTracked and updated client data using Salesforce Organized company calendar, HR paperwork for staff members, and necessary office supplies Responsible for providing intake assessments for potential ESL studentsAssisted in grading ESL tests and homework

Greater Boston Area

Educated public on prevalence of racism and white supremacy groups within the United States Encouraged public to donate to Southern Poverty Law Center

Greater Boston Area

Developed ability to build relationships through close interaction with international students Helped students in adapting to American culture and education systemAssisted with English as a second language homework

Edm, Educational Leadership And Policy Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology