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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Create new SAT program curriculum to include individual and group work opportunities, including problem-based learning.Continuously evaluate existing program curriculum to address gaps in and to improve materials.Assist in administrative tasks for effective implementation of program’s Learning Management System.Create content and deliver presentations on best practices at team and organization-wide trainings.Train new and existing hires on providing post-secondary advising to students and after-school program facilitation.Serve as primary “roll out” for team initiatives, program processes, and documentation templates.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Assisted with post-secondary planning for over 1,300 unique students at seven suburban and urban high schools, including over 1,000 individual advising sessions and over 150 classroom presentations.Provided information and access to financial aid, including assistance with scholarship applications, submitting the FAFSA, and interpreting financial aid award letters to over 300 seniors, resulting in over $1 million in scholarships and federal financial aidRecruited for and administered 12 sessions of in-person and virtual after-school programming for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant-funded ACT & SAT preparation program, focusing on math, reading, and career exploration.Supervised 9 student interns and 9 AmeriCorps support members.Established and coordinated field placement experience with Kent State University’s Adolescent/Young Adult Education program, supporting 20 pre-service teachers.

Assisted with post-secondary planning for over 600 unique students at two schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, including over 1,000 individual advising sessions and over 100 classroom presentations.Participated in multiple AmeriCorps-sponsored community service project.Completed 1800 volunteer hours with AmeriCorps Ohio College Guide Program.

Friends Of Breakthrough Schools

Managed alumni tracking efforts to determine network success in preparing students to succeed rigorous secondary school environmentsCoordinated a video shoot to showcase the stories of four high-performing graduates from the network's first middle schoolHosted a professional development seminar with a focus on reflecting on personal educational experiences and opportunities for growth in educationParticipated in over 50 hours of professional development focusing on leadership, professionalism, and networking

Oversaw a group of eight, high-achieving first-year undergraduate students over the course of the 2014-2015 academic year. Provided guidance and support as they sought to understand their leadership style and university community, as well as identify an area of concern on campus for which they provide multiple solutions. Developed and participated in team-building activities throughout the academic year in order to ensure a cohesive, supportive group dynamic.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sociology, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science Of Education, Integrated Social Studies

Activities and Societies: Provost's Leadership Academy; Freshman Advisory Council, Vice President; Outstanding Teaching Award Selection.