Ashleigh Begres, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Saginaw, Mi, Us

University Center, Michigan, United States

o Provide Appreciative Advising and Success Coaching for a caseload of new and continuing students. Create and monitor academic success plans to help students reach their educational goals and timely degree completion.o Utilize Student Self-Service, CRM Advise and other data management systems to confirm and track accurate enrollment, persistence and graduation information for assigned students.o Assist with current student retention by taking an active role in the Early Alert process, which reports students who are experiencing difficulties in divisional coursework.o Assess and discuss with students the impacts and alternative possibilities regarding withdrawal and reenrollment.o Engage students through a variety communication channels. This may include virtual advising, phone campaigns and proactive outreach to students in order to deliver first contact resolution.o Use a strategic engagement plan that cultivates strong relationships with students to build trust and act as their success coach throughout their program of study.

Course(s) taught:BUS 102 Teamwork in BusinessFYE 101P Pathways to Student Success

-Delivered academic advising on curriculum, degree planning strategies, transfer credit, academic standing, academic placement and university curricular policies to undergraduate students-Prioritized and delivered direct and comprehensive support for a caseload of 500-650 students to facilitate retention and timely graduation-Coordinated Communication & Technology Initiatives-Served as digital and technology expert for a department of 45 academic advisors and advising administrators; facilitated tech-related advisor trainings; managed appointment scheduling platform; performed baseline data analysis for advising leadership; assisted with caseload management logistics; developed MS Teams Digital Advising Training Notebook for College of Business Academic Advising Unit-Contributed to initiatives with partner units including Orientation, Academic Assistance, Admissions, Career Services and Student Success. -Represented Academic Advising on committee and campus-wide initiatives associated with academic advising and student success -Provided year-end annual reports and participated in yearly evaluations -Referred students in need of assistance to appropriate resources-Used communication, problem-solving and listening skills to identify and document patterns of academic need-Developed and regularly evaluated outreach strategies and programming to successfully respond to student developmental needs

-Utilized early intervention and support software to identify students experiencing transitional stressors and students with high probability for academic difficulty or drop-out proneness. -Created and implemented strategic communications to students about services and resources. -Provided direct, proactive, ongoing, transformative advising and academic support coaching with students identified and referred through campus offices and assigned academic college faculty and staff. -Directly connected with and assisted students experiencing transitional issues. -Assisted students in learning strategies to increase study skills and time management skills. -Met with probationary and re-matriculated students each term to create individualized success plans and accountability/progress markers. -Assisted with re-recruitment strategies. -Assisted in the development of evidence-based, best-practice educational sessions for students and administers programming related to time management, fiscal management, and academic behaviors, i.e., study strategies, note taking, etc. -Maintained records for all programs and resource materials including number of attendees, satisfaction and impact of service, i.e., return on investment, learning outcomes, etc. -Assisted with program evaluation and assessment providing recommendations to enhance communications and the strategic redesign or development of initiatives. -Supported students as they explored major and minor options and chose education and career objectives consistent with their interests and abilities. -Provided accurate information to students with appointments and walk-in students during identified peak registration periods. -Maintained records for all student meetings and interactions for use in evaluation and continuous improvement processes. -Worked collaboratively with college faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective retention efforts.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

Courses taught: MID 101 Strategies for Success in CollegeENG 051 Freshmen Composition Companion Course

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

o Advised the Campus Activities Board (CAB) as well as led weekly check-ins and facilitated leadership activities with CAB Executive Board memberso Managed the CAB budget of approximately $100,000o Recruited, trained, supervised, and supported CAB members in developing campus wide events and activities that promoted student involvement and engagemento Coordinated and managed the oversight of the GRCC Food Bank and GoSeeGR! Program o Trained students to utilize OrgSync as a method of communicating club/organization information, as well as college opportunities to studentso Led student employee training and assisted in their supervisiono Oversaw student clubs and organizations at the College and facilitated advisor and student leader training

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

o Researched, organized, and developed a GRCC Guide for Undocumented and DACA Studentso Developed training materials for faculty and staff to promote awareness about the challenges of undocumented and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students at GRCCo Supported other Latin@ support initiatives such as creating a Spanish web portal, mentor program, marketing materials, and engagement events for new students

Allendale, Mi

o Synthesized data on why some international students leave institution prior to the end of their programo Facilitated one-on-one international student assessments through survey methodso Collaborated with the Padnos International Center on projects and programming to increase the internationalization efforts of GVSU and local higher education institutions around West Michigano Increased cultural competency and understanding of international student issueso Completed basic Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) training workshop

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Taught Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish 1, and Spanish 2 at Muchin College Prep• Advised a group of 15 scholars their freshmen and sophomore years of high school• Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Coach• Developed rigorous Spanish curricula for Muchin College Prep• Taught a variety of lessons at the beginner and intermediate levels• Studied school culture and effectiveness of instructional strategies through professional development opportunities

• Taught Spanish 1A, 1B, and 2B at Mt. Pleasant High School• Taught Spanish I at Sacred Heart Academy• Taught a variety of lessons at the beginner and intermediate levels• Key Club Advisor• JV Girls Soccer Coach• Studied school culture and effectiveness of instructional strategies through professional development opportunities

Ann Arbor, Mi

o Digitized and analyzed 19th century Cuban Revolutionary Party Newspaper Patria for nationwide database use and future research opportunitieso Reported to tenured faculty member who served as mentor throughout research projecto Presented data and figures to lead faculty as well as at the annual university research symposium

A.B.Ed., Secondary Education And Teaching; Spanish; Health, 3.86 Gpa; 4.0 In Major

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, University of Michigan School of Education Ambassador, Physical Education Association Executive.

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Student Affairs Graduate Association Executive Board, Leadership University Mentor Program.