Keane Tarrosa Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Danville, California, United States

- Counsel and support seniors and juniors with all elements of the college search, application, and selection processes. Engage thoughtfully and empathetically with families beginning with counselor assignments in 10th grade.- Plan and lead seminars for juniors that introduce college research tools, essay writing guidance, and the completion of the Common App, UC, and CSU applications.- Write thorough, honest, and compelling letters of recommendation for each student in my caseload. Provide feedback and support for student essay drafts throughout the summer and fall.- Build and maintain strong relationships with college admission professionals, attend and contribute to national and regional conferences, and continue to grow my understanding of individual colleges and universities.- Organize and execute various evening College Counseling programs, including Student Athletes & the College Search, Junior College Kickoff, and Sophomore Families College Night.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Oversaw the office's student worker program, including direct supervision of the Senior Fellows- Traveled domestically and internationally while maintaining relationships with students, counselors, and community based organizations- Conducted presentations for high school families on The College Essay and Preparing for College Interviews- Served on the Equity & Access Team and Transfer Team. Also acted as Admissions Fine Arts Liaison and Gap Year Coordinator.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Served on the Campus Visit Team and supervised the 9-student Senior Fellow program and the 40-student Tour Guide program - Traveled domestically and internationally while maintaining relationships with students, counselors, and community based organizations

Bronxville, Ny

- Managed 11 territories, most notably Northern CA and PA. Maintained relationships with counselors, communicated with prospective students, and evaluated applications- Served as Athletics Liaison following SLC's transition from club sports to NCAA Division III- Organized and/or represented SLC at off-campus events, including our California Admitted Student Receptions, several sets of Case Studies, and our California essay writing workshops

- Synthesized transcripts, test scores, personal essays, and recommendation letters to provide an admission recommendation to a senior staff member

- Conducted interviews with prospective students and corresponded with top admission candidates- Gave tours and information sessions to prospective students and their families

- Presented on and invested in microfinance loans with the goal of creating sustainable and socially responsible change in developing nations

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Compiled a report benchmarking Occidental’s career services to those at 16 comparable and aspirational schools. Report was received by the Director of the CDC and President of the College.- Utilized Facebook and Twitter to promote the CDC and its events (Facebook follows increased by 60% during seven month employment), and authored blog posts as a student worker

Master’S Degree, Economics And Education Policy

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics Major // Sociology, Education Minors