Kristin Dringoli Email & Phone Number

Cheshire, Ct, Us

Cheshire, Ct, Us

Franklin, Massachusetts

❏ Guided a caseload of students toward academic success by working on both short-term and long-term academic strategies❏ Applied and explained concepts such as metacognition, mindset, and imposter syndrome to help students understand and overcome academic obstacles❏ Developed individualized plans that took into account students' unique academic goals and learning needs

❏ Provide seasonal assistance twice a year for a dynamic scholarship program that links low-income student populations with competitive institutions and opportunities for educational advancement❏ Evaluate approximately 100 scholarship application packets per round while adhering to a strict set of evaluation standards as well as personal and professional knowledge of college readiness❏ Utilize knowledge of Slate software to move through applications in an organized and efficient fashion

❏ Served as primary academic advisor for over 800 undergraduate students, including both undeclared and declared populations❏ Served the larger student population through weekly drop-in advising sessions❏ Managed early alerts each semester for my student caseload, triaging with both students and faculty to create a path for resolution of academic obstacles❏ Developed the first structured assessment model for our department in the fall of 2017, utilizing both qualitative and quantitive methods ❏ Supervised a group of student academic mentors each semester❏ Created a first-year syllabus to help entering students better understand the academic advising relationship and how to best utilize advising in their first year ❏ Drafted and edited written materials for the department❏ Lead programming and ran weekly events to support the success of our provisional students each summer❏ Co-presented on the topic of imposter syndrome each semester in first-year seminar classes; also co-presented on this topic at the 2018 Region 1 NACADA annual conference

❏ Advised a diverse caseload of entering students through their first semester❏ Advised students in various levels of matriculation during drop-in hours eachweek❏ Conducted both qualitative and quantitative research to assist in the creation of animproved student support system for probationary students❏ Used student development theory and a variety of academic advising approaches to both understand and meet the unique needs of each student in my caseload ❏ Created web content to provide students with online resources that supplement theadvising process❏ Completed academic recovery plans with first-year students facing academic struggles

❏ Wrote for a variety of websites, spanning such topics as lifestyle and beauty to education and college readiness

❏ Advised first-year students on course selection and academic policies❏ Met regularly with advisees to coordinate program plans and address at-riskstudent issues❏ Co-led academic workshops and coordinated first-year orientation❏ Utilized multicultural advising practices to connect with a diverse populationof students

❏ Handled case intake for new SEA students at local higher education institutions❏ Counseled students on financial aid, education plans, and class selection❏ Led workshops on career planning and administered self-assessmentinventories❏ Provided college essay counseling sessions and helped improve studentconfidence in writing skills

❏ Created compelling designs and kept all merchandise creatively stocked and displayed to drive sales and the guest experience at three different retail locations❏ Wrote article on design techniques for a national trade publication❏ Trained and mentored assistant visual merchandisers by providing lessons in merchandising as well as creating on-site projects with constructive feedback

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Ms, Academic Advising, Summa Cum Laude

Professional Certificate, College Counseling

Ba, Performing Arts Management, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Honors Society- VP 2008 -University of Hartford