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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Collaboratively led pivotal strategic planning sessions, instrumental in formulating the organizational Strategic Plan, thereby profoundly influencing the trajectory and orientation of the institution.-Leveraged deep sector and regional knowledge to strategically re-envision and implement a college fair into a 1-day program, resulting in 95% of participating students receiving at least one college acceptance offer at the event.-Recruited, trained, and supervised Postsecondary Access Coaches on how to effectively counsel students during the college application process, resulting in 98% college application submission across partner schools, an increase of 20% from 2020. Recent hire achieved 100% application submission. -Conceptualized and monitored access programming and resources that addressed and combated barriers to access to postsecondary education, specifically those within low-income communities, resulting in a 50% increase in application submission. -Championed and crafted professional development initiatives tailored for district leaders and school-level administrators, strategically enhancing their proficiency in college access. This endeavor has precipitated consequential shifts in curriculum and strategic approaches, poised to influence student outcomes profoundly.-Conceived, authored, and adeptly delivered comprehensive college access and readiness curriculum, emphasizing precise alignment, suitability, and the requisite post-secondary acumen indispensable for achieving triumphant post-educational trajectories. This initiative yielded an impressive 90% surge in student postsecondary erudition.-Forged and cultivated strategic partnerships with post-secondary stakeholders, orchestrating an ecosystem of unwavering assistance and abundant resources for students, guaranteeing their seamless enrollment and successful completion of college pursuits.-Pioneered a transformative collaboration with AmeriCorps, prompting an elevation of programmatic services.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Strategically devised and executed bi-monthly excursions to prominent postsecondary institutions across Metro Atlanta and the southeast, establishing meaningful ongoing partnerships that resulted in increased college enrollment and retention. -Engaged in comprehensive consultations with parents, guardians, educators, administrators, and colleagues to deliberate upon students' advancement and ascertain optimal post-secondary pathways.-Directed the execution of a college readiness curriculum, characterized by its profound emphasis on precise alignment, suitability, and the mastery of transitional proficiencies imperative for unparalleled success in post-secondary pursuits.-Championed and spearheaded the organizational endeavor to cultivate strategic post-secondary alliances to amplify college access and foster triumphant academic trajectories to ensure that students have the support and resources needed to enter and finish college.-Engaged in strategic collaboration with district and school-level stakeholders, adeptly aligning efforts to address the multifaceted requirements of students and parents.-Contributed to weekly leadership team meetings to share best practices, communicate significant developments, and create enduring systems and structures for the school. -Managed student data in the Salesforce platform. -Instituted and guided the inception of "Parent University," an innovative forum comprising a series of monthly classes meticulously designed to educate parents about the intricacies of the college application process.

Greater Atlanta Area

Nonprofit organization with a mission to help increase retention and graduation rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by identifying scholars with academic promise and leadership.

Atlanta, Georgia

-Operated as a pivotal team constituent within the Office of High Schools, providing strategic subject matter expertise to empower school-based personnel across 11 high schools and College Access Teams (CAT) in matters pertaining to college access and achievement, including the creation and implementation of software to support students across the district..-Software implementation resulted in increased engagement across the district regarding math and fit strategies, which resulted in strategic consultations and synergistic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, orchestrating the amplification of match-and-fit strategies across the district to elevate the efficacy of wish list construction for students.-Championed and strategically orchestrated an all-encompassing district-wide framework aimed at bolstering college completion. This innovative framework seamlessly integrates cutting-edge strategies and meticulously designed practices to elevate college access and achievement rates within Atlanta Public Schools. Additionally, I spearheaded the inception and management of the "Brotherhood for College Success" initiative, strategically engineered to enhance the enrollment of Black and Latino males into higher education institutions. This strategic initiative yielded a remarkable increase in postsecondary acumen.-Delivered comprehensive training to college advising core members and high school counselors, equipping them with the acumen to elevate and refine their college advising practices.-Formulated and proficiently directed district-wide post-secondary collaborations to amplify college access, underscoring a strategic and visionary approach to ensure students have the support and resources needed to enter and finish college.

Atlanta, Georgia

-Developed partnerships with administrators on the school and district levels to orchestrate a curriculum catering to economically disadvantaged, first-generation students, imparting them with expertise in leveraging leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement principles. This transformative training framework is meticulously designed to curtail student loan debt and concurrently bolster eligibility for entry-level positions.-Planned and coordinated an annual scholarship fair that brought awareness of scholarships and financial aid to students in the metropolitan Atlanta area. -Exercised adept oversight of organizational data management processes, ensuring the realization of end-of-year goals in a strategically informed manner.-Directed and provided strategic guidance to a contingent of AmeriCorps members, harnessing their efforts to seamlessly contribute to data management and classroom instruction, aligning their contributions with overarching organizational objectives.-Strategically sourced and trained a cadre of volunteers, orchestrating their integration to support and enhance programmatic initiatives in alignment with organizational imperatives.-Devised and meticulously oversaw the formulation of comprehensive onboarding protocols tailored to each partnering organization, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with strategic objectives.-Facilitated monthly professional development meetings to ensure staff stayed current with college access information, goals, and outcomes.

Greater Atlanta Area

-Elevated to the role of Director while seamlessly retaining previous responsibilities, assuming heightened leadership accountability with expanded oversight encompassing the following key areas.-Architected and led the delivery and integration of curriculum within junior/senior college access courses, yielding an exceptional application and FAFSA submission rate exceeding 90%, consistently surpassing all high schools district-wide in performance for successive years.-Engaged in strategic consultations with parents, guardians, educators, administrators, and esteemed professionals to determine students' progress and ascertain optimal post-secondary pathways.-Championed, orchestrated, and provided strategic leadership for the annual KIPP College Fair, a flagship event for Atlanta high school students. The fair garnered more than 200 colleges and universities participation, drawing over 1,000 families from underserved communities across the city.-Strategically devised and impeccably orchestrated annual expeditions to diverse colleges and universities across the United States, with the intent of augmenting students' exposure and insight.-Planned, administered, and controlled budgets. Maintained financial records and produced financial reports.-Effectively oversaw and skillfully cultivated a department comprising four college readiness advisors. Conducted personalized weekly consultations with each advisor to guide the formulation of quarterly and annual objectives while also collaboratively addressing their weekly plans and strategies, aligning them meticulously in preparation for student interactions.-Chaired department in monthly professional development meetings to discuss updates with students and the overall profession of college counseling.-Strategically oversaw data management processes for College Readiness Advisors, meticulously ensuring the attainment of end-of-year objectives.

Greater Atlanta Area

-Oversaw and orchestrated comprehensive data management processes for an extensive caseload encompassing over 400 students, yielding a commendable 85% postsecondary enrollment rate.-Collaborated closely with counselors, principals, and essential school personnel, orchestrating the meticulous gathering of comprehensive data pertaining to student academic achievements.-Strategically devised and executed comprehensive programming to bolster high school student's journey toward successful high school completion.-Provided individualized college counseling services to ensure students persist and ultimately graduate high school. -Authored and disseminated a monthly College Readiness Newsletter, a strategic conduit to maintain a robust connection between the organization, students, and parents. This platform effectively conveyed pivotal updates and crucial information, fostering a seamless flow of communication and engagement.-Met with students and parents individually to develop wish lists of post-secondary options and advised them on proper action steps.-Held periodic parent meetings and informational updates about high school completion and college readiness (i.e., FAFSA, KIPP Partner Colleges and Universities). -Met with families individually to ensure they understood the financial award letters received from each post-secondary school.-Produced monthly progress reports detailing students' advancements, encompassing the development of wish lists, applied schools, and successful matriculation outcomes.

Greater Atlanta Area

-Assumed the role of chairperson for the Science department, affording the opportunity to spearhead innovative methodologies for augmenting student knowledge. Conducted comprehensive evaluations of instructional delivery and classroom management, facilitating the identification of actionable strategies to propel teachers toward their professional aspirations. Imposed precise objectives for all lessons, units, and projects while adeptly tailoring pedagogical approaches and instructional resources to cater to student's diverse needs and interests.

Certificate, College Advising

Certificate, Executive Leadership

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Ed.S, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Student Government Association, Peer Paraprofessional,