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Chicago, Il, Us

Provides one on one counseling and advising efficiently and effectively to discuss transfer opportunities at DePaul University as well as provides preliminary evaluations for course credit transferability.

Instructed students as a large group, in small groups, and one-on-one Implemented structured curriculum, while simultaneously fostering independent thinking and creative problem solving skillsCommunicated across cultural barriers and encouraged multicultural understanding among international studentsMaintained effective behavioral management within the classroom by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategiesMotivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goalsDocumented student progress, enhancing understanding, performance, and confidence Collaborated with colleagues on planning, preparing, organizing, and writing lesson plans for academic and conversational English courses

Counsel students in enrollment management services (student records, financial aid, and student accounts)Complete front desk, phone, and email customer service inquiries dailyAnswer inbound calls and assists customers with specific information inquiries Discuss academic policies, procedures and protocols while upholding FERPA requirementsData enter immunization records to be in compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health Contribute on special projects at the direction of the Assistant Director which included formulating FAQ's and collection of phone dataProvide administrative support as neededAssumption University

Reviewed senior schedules to ensure students had necessary classes for graduationProvided individual counseling about technical school, apprenticeship programs, and/or college to junior and senior studentsCo-created and facilitated a grief counseling group which focused on the development of coping skills Conducted counseling services to all students on a wide variety of areas from personal and social concerns, to assist with academic skills, time management and career goalsProctored ACT testing

Managed a caseload of 330 studentsCounseled a diverse population of students in grades 10 through 12 on social, emotional, career and academic concernsAssisted students with the college admission process including: application preparation, financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarshipsScheduled future classes with students and communicated graduation requirements Participated in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings for identified studentsConsulted, collaborated, and communicated with parents, social workers, counselors and administrators on various student issuesFacilitated classroom guidance lessons including college planning and AP testing

Education record

Master Of Education, Human Services And Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology; Law And Society