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Everett, Wa, Us

Everett, Washington

Main role: Through weekly instruction, equip first-year students with knowledge and skills tosucceed in their academic journeyBuild curriculum designed to meet course objectives and feature campus partners speakersthroughout the quarter to provide more opportunities to meet additional campus mentors andsupport systemsIntegrate community building initiatives during class time and assignmentsGrade and provide feedback on student assignments in a timely mannerFollow academic guidelines, students' rights and responsibilities, and other institution policies

Everett, Washington

Main role: Plan, lead, and assess all engagement initiatives geared towards the retention andcompletion of first-year Native American, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ studentsCreate cohort specific retention models to build community and foster belongingness on campus, to include identifying strategic intervention dates throughout each quarterConduct quarterly retention meetings with each student and maintain retention file to track studentʻsacademic success, utilization of campus resources and social connectednessThrough supervision, ensure seven student employees have the leadership, guidance, and resourcesneeded to succeed in helping to meet cohort retention and completion objectivesExecute and promote programs that support Native American, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ students through close collaboration with on-campus and off-campus partnersProvide training and direction for staff and student employees across campus, especially those who work directly with Native American, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ studentsDemonstrate institutional commitment to these communities by developing platforms for NativeAmerican, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff self-advocacyOversee the maintenance and functionality of huyadadaličəɬ : The Place Of Our Way and Pride Centerresource centersServe as co-advisor for ʻIwi Pono and First nations student clubsManage a total of 8 respective budgets for each cohort, two resource centers and two student clubs

Main role: Aid students who ended their first term with a GPA of below a 1.00 in avoiding academic suspension with a foundation in the intrusive advising modelReviewed students’ answers to the College Student Inventory (CSI)and generate action plan forthe semesterCounseled students to help them recognize and overcome barriers to successUtilized Canvas online educational technology as a method of communication with students,data collection and ongoing training

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Assist student-athletes in understanding course content and promote independent learning through hourly tutoring sessionsEncourage student-athletesʻ ideas to help them realize their collegiate ambitions of obtaining a bachelorʻs degree while competing at the highest level of amateur sports Maintain confidentiality regarding the academic situation of student-athletes Abide by all Rutgers University Athletics Department policies and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations

Manage a traditional style residence hall comprised of 236 School of Engineering first year students in areas of policy compliance, student welfare and community developmentSupervise staff of 4 resident assistants in their programming, administrative and community building effortsAdvise the Barr Hall Resident Hall Association , comprised of 15 undergraduate students, in areas of advocacy, leadership development and programmingManage the programming budget for both the RHA and RA programming initiativesPlan and execute in-hall programs and events to establish, maintain and support community building efforts, academic attainment, responsibility building, equity, and self-efficacyWork closely with the community’s Residence Life Coordinator on judicial issues and other miscellaneous duties as pertaining to the hallServe on an after-hours on-call crisis management rotation for a residential population of 16,000Collaborate with other members of the Residence Life department to host large-scale campus-wide programs

Honolulu, Hawaii

Main role: Support daily functions of Kapoʻoloku programCreated and facilitated peer mentor training sessions on topics of diversity and critical thinkingSupervised the Kapoʻoloku office and peer mentor staff of 11 undergraduate traditional and nontraditional studentsEngaged campus and student center partners through presentations to demonstrate the program’s alignment with the institution’s mission of being a model indigenous student servinginstitutionParticipated in ʻāina (land)-based learning

Branchburg, Nj

Aid in the creation/amendment of student conduct policies as neededReview college wide conduct policies related to title IX, major regulations and mandates, and how that are communicated to studentsWork with the Assistant Dean, Campus Safety and Human Resource departments to ensure compliance with latest regulationsRevise communication material and plan for incoming students regarding the Violence Against Woman Act, Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act, substance abuse education and other regulationsWork with the Assistant Dean in conduct meetings, student hearings, and sanctions

Displayed excellent customer service to ensure rooms meet safety and quality standards, and ensured smooth student arrivals and departuresCreated a sense of community, advising and helping students for the duration of their program Enforced Education First policies and tended to administrative duties Worked with building management and third party vendors including cleaning, laundry and maintenanceServed on a rotating after-hours duty schedule for ~1,000 students

Manage a floor community of 43 first-year residential students Foster development of floor community through passive, social, and educational programming Serve as an on-call duty personnel and crisis manager for approximately 280 students Collaborate with fellow residential life staff, faculty members, and student organizations to promote an easy transition from high school to college for residential students Mediate and counsel residents with academic, personal, and facilities concerns Provide opportunities for students to learn about diversity and acceptance through programming and social endeavors Enforce Residential Life and Iona College policies

Aid and finalize marketing materials created by the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions offices to increase efficiency Correspond with various campus partners to update website information for each department Report to the Communications Director to help with other office commissions Update the college’s events web page weekly

Newton, Ma

Maintained a safe, nurturing residential environment for approximately 150 12-15 year oldsCollaboratedwith11staffmemberstogenerateandexecuteprogramstoengageballetstudentsoutside of the studioServed on a rotating duty scheduleActed as liaison between the Ballet studio, parents, and students

Master’S Degree, College Student Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Relations With A Minor In Speech Communication, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Iona College 2012-2016 Gael Pride Club member Chief Photo Editor for The Ionian Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority member.

High School

Activities and Societies: Concert Glee Club Kaka Theatre Club Speech and Debate Team Kamehameha School Marching Band