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Coordinated with the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF) and faculty officers to publicize course offerings and schedule for the Department of Political Science. Facilitated Committee on Instruction course approval process. Along with the DAAF, collected, proofread and formatted data related to course offerings, enrollments and faculty teaching records. Oriented faculty to university and school policies, processes and tools related to course management, registration and course scheduling.Provided administrative support to the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the department’s undergraduate programs and students. Publicized and explained program requirements to undergraduate students. Maintained confidential student records and carried out certification of major/concentration completion. Served as the liaison for Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Mu Chapter and Political Science Students Association and planned and coordinated special events for undergraduates.

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.Supported a caseload of 225 students. Aided low-income and/or first-generation college bound students with college and financial aid applications during their senior year. Hosted workshops for students and parents to familiarize themselves with the college application process.

Highbridge Voices is an after-school music and academic program which seeks to inspire excellence in our students through the example of excellence in our programs and staff, working in collaboration with families and the community.Provided preparation sessions for the math section of the SAT for high school students and one-on-one math tutoring sessions for middle school students. Conducted classes for students in grades 4-12 to support students' academic work and literacy growth. Supervised students during recreational activity.

An undergraduate college admissions and support program, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) helps students reach their full academic and personal potential through workshops, tutoring, academic advisement, and mentoring.Mentored incoming first-year students for a smooth transition into the college environment. Provided academic support in mathematics, philosophy, writing and Spanish. Helped in the start-up of a specialized tutoring program for English language learners.

Worked with students to create personalized tutoring plans to ensure that their learning needs were met. Specifically assisted students with questions in Calculus I, II, and III.

Spearheaded a new initiative on campus that provided students with after-hours tutoring in residence halls.