• Counsel 45+ students (per grade) and their parents, individually and in groups regarding college selection, application, and admissions procedures• Review college essays, provide supporting documentation, and review & edit advisor letters of recommendation•Assist in managing the timely completion of faculty recommendations and reports for college applicants• Co-coordinate office programming including parent, student, and alumni college-focused information events• Serve as homeroom advisor for 12-15 students providing academic, college/career, and social/emotional support• Effectively represent the school at relevant state and national conferences and workshops• Maintain relationships with college representatives during on-campus and virtual visits• Conduct travel to colleges & universities with college counseling team and administration in order to maintain communication with and knowledge of appropriate colleges• Successfully utilize both Naviance & SCOIR college admissions platforms• Serve on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging & Digital Citizenship committees• Coach Upper School Boys JV Soccer & 7th Grade Boys Basketball

• Maintain a caseload of 350 students by providing advice regarding the integration career and educational goals through 1:1 sessions and workshops using WebEx, phone, & e-mail communication• Present Personal Branding workshop to 40 students bi-monthly• Conduct biweekly Major Decision Workshops for current and prospective students• Collaborate with ManUp Mentoring Program to facilitate Career Panel event with Charlotte-area professionals• Coach students on career and major exploration, resume and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, networking skills, and job/graduate school search strategies• Advise students on transfer processes, policies, and degree planning using Ellucian Colleague and Online Student Portal student information systems• Assist with Spring 2021 Career Fair planning

• Counseled undergraduate students from a variety of majors one-on-one on career and major exploration, resume and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, networking skills, and job/graduate school search strategies• Developed 'Secure the Bag' workshop focusing on job search strategies and presented to an audience of 20+ students• Constructed 'Life After Abington' webinar discussing employment, budgeting, mental health, and other life skills• Assisted with the coordination and execution of Fall Career Expo, Grad School Fair, STEM Panel, & Resume review workshops• Created and managed Career & Professional Development LinkedIn Page• Utilized Strengthsfinder and MyPlan career assessment tools to aid students' career awareness/development• Collaborated with Senior Coordinator of Student Success to facilitate Men of Color Leadership Academy workshops/meetings consisting of 12 students• Assisted clients with utilizing the features of Nittany Lion Careers (career management system)

• Counseled caseload of 15 students with their academic, socio/emotional, and post-secondary aspirations • Presented weekly classroom guidance lessons on topics such as time/stress management, study skills, and career exploration to a classroom of 23 students• Conducted 15+ post-secondary planning workshops discussing college admissions process and major/career exploration• Assisted supervising counselor with case management, parent meetings, and 504/IEP meetings

• 100+ hour Internship in grade 5-8 setting, with supervision and mentoring from professional school counselor on site.• Successfully organize, schedule and coordinate 25+ career presentations by professionals in various industries (business, education, customer service, non-profit, etc.)• Empower students to develop academic skills, social/emotional skills, and career readiness skills through individual counseling, group sessions, and in-class guidance workshops.• Implement 8-session health and wellness small-group of 6 students with pre-assessment and post-assessment evaluations.• Develop and present 5 classroom workshops on stress management and career preparation.• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other community stakeholders.

•Co-facilitated 9 session college prep group consisting of 10 first-generation high school students•Delivered presentations and conducted workshops addressing college admissions, succeeding in college, and career/major exploration•Motivated students to develop academic, social/emotional, and career readiness skills through individual counseling and group sessions•Assisted students with college/scholarship applications, writing essays and applying for financial aid.

● 300-Hour Internship working in the School Counseling Department of a public high school● Observed and shadowed three certified School Counselors during meetings, interventions, and parent conferences● Assisted with class registration and class scheduling by using Naviance and PowerSchool● Advised students individually and in groups with academic goals and social behavior● Collaborated with Lead School Counselor on TangerKids grant writing● Performed customer service tasks and office administration/clerical work● Counseled students on career goals and college planning● Assisted in the administration of career/personality tests

•Collaborated with Co-coordinator & Assistant Director of Scholar Support to assign scholars to undergraduate tutors, coordinate training, and provide feedback to college tutors•Supervised a team of 8 undergraduate tutors in person and electronically•Provided constructive feedback and professional development to undergraduate team•Efficiently trained new undergraduate academic coaches in interpersonal communication, database management, and tutoring skills•Updated and managed the PBWorks collaborative editing and management system

● Served as a role-model and assisted first generation/low income high school scholars achieve academic excellenceand prepare for college● Maintained regular contact with assigned high school scholars in order to keep aware of scholar challenges and successes.● Guided and advised scholars on a variety of topics ranging from study skills and college essays to high school courseselection and what to expect once in college● Planned and coordinated Saturday Program activities focusing on college preparation and standardized testing● Assisted high school scholars in goal-setting, career planning, and college planning/searching● Tailored individual college match lists for each individual scholar assignment

● Tutored low-income/prospective first-generation high school scholars in subjects ranging from civics and economics toenglish/essay writing.● Encouraged and motivated students academically and socially through active listening and supportive dialogue● Communicated and collaborated with supervisors and other academic coaches to achieve student success● Created and implemented individualized curriculum and lesson-planning for each individual college assignment

Intensive 3-week (112 Hours) Social Services Practicum Internship with the Hogar Casa De Pan orphanage in San Jose, Costa Rica.-Developed knowledge and understanding of theories fundamental to contemporary human services practice including:• strengths-based problem-solving• the biopsychosocial perspective on human problems• ethical decision-making• human difference• multicultural competence-Developed understanding of Hogar Casa De Pan's structure and organization including:• Purpose of agency• Organizational structure• Agency funding• Relationship to other agencies• Goals and objectives of agency• Strategies used to obtain goals and objectives-Developed basic understanding of the Spanish Language.

-served as role model for Elon Academy scholars through interaction inside and outside of the classroom. -lived in the residence halls with the scholars as a Resident Assistant-served as a teaching assistant in academic courses (College Planning) -assisted with the planning and implementation of field trips, college visits, eveningcurriculum, and other engaging aspects of the Elon Academy.

-Instructed children aged 4-12 in physical education and proper exercise through teaching various sports and games.-Organized and instructed a variety of educational activities-Led the creation of Camp activities and events with Junior Counselors and ensured coordination of schedules.-Supervised/led team of 3 Junior Counselors