Clara Chen Email & Phone Number

- Build on past replication efforts to support current ASAP replication college partners- Work directly with a core replication planning team at each partner college to provide direct consultation and drive the replication timeline, pre- and post-program launch- Monitor and document program planning and implementation progress at each college to ensure.

Queens, NY

• Promoted to Senior Academic Advisor following top performance in high priority projects and ability to learn quickly
• Provide holistic academic, personal, and professional support to a diverse caseload, including LGBTQ, foster care, veteran, and active military, formerly incarcerated, athletes, and students from a vast array of.
• Lead a team of academic advisors in a working group dedicated to helping students better understand the senior college transfer process, preparing applications and personal statements, financial aid opportunities, and.
• Develop and facilitate workshops related to academic planning, learning styles, study habits, social-identity, conflict resolution, time-management, and email etiquette
• Liaison to Transfer Services and collaborate in planning senior college visits for students, and assist in providing additional staffing for transfer events
• Assist the Associate Director in supporting a team of five academic advisors’ professional development and monitor their progress in projects, such as leading case review meetings, creating graduation plans, and.

Queens, NY

• Provided holistic academic, personal, and professional support to a caseload of students- meeting with them bi-monthly, from the point of admissions to graduation
• Assist students in understanding educational/career options and pathways, clarified educational goals, and engaged in education and career planning
• Collaborated with various academic, student affairs, and administrative departments and off-campus organizations to develop and lead a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative to increase.
• Monitor student progress towards graduation by conducting academic audits and training students to use Degree Works
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of advising sessions, student activities, projected graduation rates, monthly contacts, and utilization and referrals of academic support services
• Participate in recruitment activities and provide reports detailing recruitment efforts and results

New York, NY

• Managed a recruitment territory (New York City, Rockland, Orange, Westchester, and Putnam County) and assisted with other territories as needed by visiting high schools, attending college fairs and recruitment events.
• Compiled regional annual reports using technology to gather application, enrollment, and matriculation data in recruitment territories
• Advised prospective students and families from diverse backgrounds on the college admission process, financial aid, scholarships, and the importance of exploring their “best fit” college, career, and academic.
• Reviewed high school and college records and applications for regular and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) admissions
• Contributed with the admissions team in increasing the academic quality of applicants and the number of applicants from historically under-represented populations by: Black/African-American (+15.8%), Hispanic (+59.4%).
• Established and maintained positive relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and other admissions professionals

Brooklyn, NY

• Provided academic advisement and registration for a diverse student population of incoming freshmen/transfer and continuing students
• Made appropriate referrals and solutions to promote students’ academic, career, and personal success
• Provided transfer-out counseling to help students explore majors at senior colleges and vocational schools
• Educated students on scholarship opportunities through workshop presentations and one-on-one counseling
• Critiqued and coached students on writing personal statements
• Developed a working knowledge of and guided students in exploring the 44+ degree and certificate programs offered at Kingsborough Community College

Bronx, NY

• Hired as an intern after volunteering for three months
• Observe Freshmen Year Seminar (FYS) courses, Instructors, Peer Mentors, and students
• Assist in creating survey questions and conduct qualitative interviews on FYS Instructors and Peer Mentors to determine the effectiveness of the FYS program in engaging and increasing student success

Brockport, NY

• Coordinated, planned, and assisted with at least 3 campus events a month
• Planned and assisted with workshops, informational sessions, and/or seminars related to international students, community development, service, leadership, diversity, and tolerance.
• Assisted in preparing and organizing confidential documents of all F-1 status students by contacting students and maintaining a filing system

Brockport, NY

• Engaged and guided prospective students and their families on 75 to 90 minute tours of the college and campus life
• Addressed questions and concerns of prospective students and their families regarding the college and services

Brockport, NY

• Compiled data on the relationship and disparities between socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds in student retention
• Shadowed First Year Experience coordinator during academic advisement appointments
• Organized data and guides for the Peer Mentor and Overnight Host programs

Brockport, NY

• Shadowed, observed, and assisted three kindergarten and first grade teachers
• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to kindergartners and first graders
• Worked individually with a student to develop his fine motor skills

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Higher And Postsecondary Education

Activities and Societies: Founding member and Associate Chair of Higher and Post-secondary Education Association @ Teachers College (HPSEA)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Health Science And Liberal Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Brockport Helping Haiti Committee Spoke on various student panels for the College at Brockport Member, Treasurer.

Education record