The Connections Director plays a strategic role in developing and implementing student plans that lead to successful academic, social, and community transitions. Job Duties:- Support students' independent living skills, access to support services, and overall academic success.- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, parents, and community partners.- Oversee all operational aspects of the Connections program.- Utilize Mansfield Hall's diagnostic-prescriptive methodology… Show more The Connections Director plays a strategic role in developing and implementing student plans that lead to successful academic, social, and community transitions. Job Duties:- Support students' independent living skills, access to support services, and overall academic success.- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, parents, and community partners.- Oversee all operational aspects of the Connections program.- Utilize Mansfield Hall's diagnostic-prescriptive methodology to identify and support student learning.- Conduct weekly academic and life coaching sessions with students.- Lead and develop a team of Connections Coaches to effectively support students in their transition. - Oversee goal-setting, plans of action, and maintenance of individualized Pathway to Independence Plans.- Liaison with appropriate campus and community resources. Show less

A pre-determined employment period was established for developing programming and resources for Madison College's new Student Success Center. Within this program development, my role emphasized creating virtual training presentations to support the onboarding of new coaches throughout the college. The presentations involved topics such as: Study skill development, career exploration, financial literacy, disability resource services and strategies for supporting multilingual students and… Show more A pre-determined employment period was established for developing programming and resources for Madison College's new Student Success Center. Within this program development, my role emphasized creating virtual training presentations to support the onboarding of new coaches throughout the college. The presentations involved topics such as: Study skill development, career exploration, financial literacy, disability resource services and strategies for supporting multilingual students and those experiencing challenges with mental health. Presentations were created in collaboration with professionals throughout the college and were tailored to offer coach-specific information. Show less

- Prepared underrepresented high school scholars to apply and transition to UW-Madison.- Created and taught a college-readiness curriculum to a 150-student lecture over multiple class periods. Topics included: Application writing for college essays, professionalism in the workplace, and preparing for job interviews.- Trained and supervised a team of graduate students to be supportive, effective writing mentors.- Provided essay feedback and conducted one-on-one meetings with scholars… Show more - Prepared underrepresented high school scholars to apply and transition to UW-Madison.- Created and taught a college-readiness curriculum to a 150-student lecture over multiple class periods. Topics included: Application writing for college essays, professionalism in the workplace, and preparing for job interviews.- Trained and supervised a team of graduate students to be supportive, effective writing mentors.- Provided essay feedback and conducted one-on-one meetings with scholars to ensure a successful approach to their UW-Madison essay applications. Show less

- Supervised underrepresented high school scholars on the fulfillment of their program-specific requirements.- Managed the Madison West High School PEOPLE caseload by monitoring grades, creating intervention plans, coordinating student-specific tutoring, conducting one-on-one counseling, and providing academic mentorship.- Supervised several UW-Madison undergraduate tutors and their ability to effectively engage, teach, and mentor PEOPLE scholars.- Led academic enrichment lessons to… Show more - Supervised underrepresented high school scholars on the fulfillment of their program-specific requirements.- Managed the Madison West High School PEOPLE caseload by monitoring grades, creating intervention plans, coordinating student-specific tutoring, conducting one-on-one counseling, and providing academic mentorship.- Supervised several UW-Madison undergraduate tutors and their ability to effectively engage, teach, and mentor PEOPLE scholars.- Led academic enrichment lessons to students on a weekly basis. Show less

- Provided one-on-one academic and career coaching to all of Madison College’s TRiO scholars who either had a disability, were income-eligible, or were first-generation college students. - Developed training materials, supervised mentors, and referred mentees within TRiO’s peer mentoring program. - Created and led Madison College workshops involving academic success and effective study strategies. - Communicated with team members about student-specific progress, problems, and… Show more - Provided one-on-one academic and career coaching to all of Madison College’s TRiO scholars who either had a disability, were income-eligible, or were first-generation college students. - Developed training materials, supervised mentors, and referred mentees within TRiO’s peer mentoring program. - Created and led Madison College workshops involving academic success and effective study strategies. - Communicated with team members about student-specific progress, problems, and concerns. - Documented student appointments and interactions into Madison College’s PeopleSoft system.- Coordinated TRiO student trips to UW-Platteville, UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Madison, and the American Player’s Theatre. Show less

- Held one-on-one student success appointments with UW-Madison students that received classroom accommodations for physical, learning, hearing, vision, or psychological disabilities.- Tutored individuals on topics such as scheduling, time management, note-taking, exam preparation, organization, and procrastination. Appointments were collaborative, where strategies were tailored to promote each student’s academic strengths. - Encouraged recurring appointments for students who were at… Show more - Held one-on-one student success appointments with UW-Madison students that received classroom accommodations for physical, learning, hearing, vision, or psychological disabilities.- Tutored individuals on topics such as scheduling, time management, note-taking, exam preparation, organization, and procrastination. Appointments were collaborative, where strategies were tailored to promote each student’s academic strengths. - Encouraged recurring appointments for students who were at academic risk, and consulted with team members when appropriate. - Tracked student appointments and documented services that were provided. Show less