» Leading the strategy and development of our college-going culture by building internal systems, processes, and protocols which promote school-wide SEL growth and organization-wide post-secondary planning.» Collaborating with network leaders to develop and codify college and career partnerships and programs to ensure our students exposure to multiple post-secondary/career pathways including: 90% of students in grades 9-11 enrolled in meaning summer opportunities and $100,000 allocated… Show more » Leading the strategy and development of our college-going culture by building internal systems, processes, and protocols which promote school-wide SEL growth and organization-wide post-secondary planning.» Collaborating with network leaders to develop and codify college and career partnerships and programs to ensure our students exposure to multiple post-secondary/career pathways including: 90% of students in grades 9-11 enrolled in meaning summer opportunities and $100,000 allocated to closing graduating seniors’ financial aid gaps.» Managing the Office of College Access and Post-Secondary Success, including 4 college counselors, 4 youth development specialists, a Dean of Programs, and an Athletic Director, as well as Student Life and College Access budgets.» Member of the DREAM Charter High School Senior Leadership Team which includes additional responsibilities related to student achievement, school culture, and the overall health of our institution. Show less

The charge of the Coming Together Committee is to plan and execute the Coming Together Conference (CTC) as part of the Annual NYSACAC Conference. The goal of CTC is to create a safe space where passionate professionals from colleges, high schools, and community-based organizations (CBOs) engage in critical conversations to propel our practice of equity, access, and success in post-secondary education forward.

» Selected as a reader/evaluator for the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 UNCF STEM Scholars Read.

» Guiding caseload of 140 seniors through all aspects of the college application process, including college list development, essay writing, competitive H/EOP admissions, financial aid counseling, and counseling through final college options.» Managing a college office budget of $40,000 to implement SAT/ACT Prep programs, coordinate college trips/fairs, develop programming such as our Annual Alumni Day, and ensure students follow all necessary steps towards enrollment.» Managing… Show more » Guiding caseload of 140 seniors through all aspects of the college application process, including college list development, essay writing, competitive H/EOP admissions, financial aid counseling, and counseling through final college options.» Managing a college office budget of $40,000 to implement SAT/ACT Prep programs, coordinate college trips/fairs, develop programming such as our Annual Alumni Day, and ensure students follow all necessary steps towards enrollment.» Managing 12th grade team and College Culture Committee, to ensure they can properly guide students through the college application process and have the resources to do so. » Collaborating with school administration and staff to promote the development of a college-going culture, producing outcomes for the class of 2017 including: 100% application rate; 95% college enrollment rate; 85% of enrolled students attending 4-year colleges/universities.» Selected by CollegeBound Initiative as a member of the 2016-17 Leadership Council. Show less

» Hosting informational sessions about the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMSP) at local high schools and community centers for students, including facilitating a College 101/Essay Writing workshop during the Fall 2012 GMSP Outreach event in New York City.» Providing training and resources to college access professionals in New York City, on topics including strong scholarship application development, writing letters of recommendation. etc» Co-facilitating workshops… Show more » Hosting informational sessions about the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMSP) at local high schools and community centers for students, including facilitating a College 101/Essay Writing workshop during the Fall 2012 GMSP Outreach event in New York City.» Providing training and resources to college access professionals in New York City, on topics including strong scholarship application development, writing letters of recommendation. etc» Co-facilitating workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and other events, promoting strategies to help underserved students access higher education and apply for GMSP/UNCF Scholarships.» Selected as a reader/evaluator for the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 GMS African American Read. Show less

» Providing college access services at a federally funded TRIO program, located at a comprehensive youth development agency, serving traditionally underserved populations including first generation, homeless, foster care, and under credited youth.» Managing a case load of over 500 students, both on site and at a partner high school, assisting them through all aspects of the college application, financial aid, and scholarship processes.» Helping students gain admittance to… Show more » Providing college access services at a federally funded TRIO program, located at a comprehensive youth development agency, serving traditionally underserved populations including first generation, homeless, foster care, and under credited youth.» Managing a case load of over 500 students, both on site and at a partner high school, assisting them through all aspects of the college application, financial aid, and scholarship processes.» Helping students gain admittance to selective colleges and universities, both through general admissions and competitive EOP/HEOP admissions, including preparing students for interviews with admissions officers/directors. » Developing and facilitating workshops, on- and off-site, to promote early college awareness, goal setting, and college/career development. Show less

» Provided college access services to 500+ students, grades 9-12, at Wings Academy High School, by conducting 1:1 appointments, group meetings, workshops, college trips, organizing college/community fairs, etc., with the goal of creating a college-going culture within the school.» Supported students and parents through the college process, including college list development, assisting with college/financial aid applications, and counseling through final college options.» Facilitated… Show more » Provided college access services to 500+ students, grades 9-12, at Wings Academy High School, by conducting 1:1 appointments, group meetings, workshops, college trips, organizing college/community fairs, etc., with the goal of creating a college-going culture within the school.» Supported students and parents through the college process, including college list development, assisting with college/financial aid applications, and counseling through final college options.» Facilitated college preparatory courses, SAT Prep, in-school essay writing programs, and other seminars as needed, to help students prepare for and succeed in a college setting.» Developed and facilitated a six-week intensive essay writing workshop with the New York City Department of Education, focused on assisting students in applying for the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program and reaching over 150 students.» Selected to represent the National College Advising Corps at strategic meetings at organizations such as Viacom/MTV, Get Schooled, and Bloomberg LP, as well as during a college access web series, hosted by Zinch. Show less