Sharon Kaplan Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, Ny, Us

Ithaca, Ny

• Advise students on course selection, personal issues, and career development. Ensure that students are on track to graduate using a degree audit system.• Handle multiple complex processes related to student success.• Instructor for BME 2080/2081 Experiential Learning Seminar, a major required course for new affiliates.• Create framework for BME Clinical Immersion Program in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine and designed for BME Juniors to experience the intersection of clinical medical practice and biomedical engineer needs-finding. Lead recruitment and participant selection process. Design pre and post-immersion courses. • Support faculty in course organization, including scheduling and TA selection.• Proficiency in Canvas, 25L, CCI, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Smartsheets, and Qualtrics.

Ithaca, Ny

• Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised 60 diverse volunteers and student interns to provide direct support services for people affected by cancer. • Worked in collaboration with Cornell's Einhorn Center for Community Engagement to develop cancer patient care advocacy program for Cornell and Ithaca College undergraduates interested in health professions.• Implemented and managed policies and procedures related to the functioning of agency volunteer services. Collaborated with Cayuga Medical Center physicians, nurses, and administrators to develop policies, protocols, and guidelines for cancer patient support services. • Developed and implemented 6-hour initial as well as ongoing training programs for volunteers. • Worked within the confines of a limited budget to plan and implement workshops, programs, outreach activities, and fundraising events. • Responsible for co-planning and executing the CRC Walkathon & 5K Run, an annual fundraiser that generated $165,000. Involved cultivating both corporate sponsors and individual donors.• Provided client support and case management on a regular basis. Facilitated support groups.

Ithaca, Ny

• Created and managed a unique art program for a culturally diverse group of homeless young adults ages 16-25. • Counseled participants on personal issues and career goals. • Set up and monitored paid apprenticeships with local artisans as mentors.• Exposed participants to careers in the fine and performing arts through exploration tours, art projects, and group workshops. • Helped participants organize their own art portfolios and shows at local venues.

Ithaca, New York

• Assisted youth ages 12-19 with career and interest exploration through coaching, workplace tours, and apprenticeships. • Recruited mentors from local communities through calls, site visits, and presentations. • Monitored and assessed apprentice/mentor relationships. • Led 3 different groups per year focusing on service learning, interest exploration, and job skills development. • Collaborated with Cornell employees to implement a summer program for non-traditional students interested in the construction trades

Ithaca, Ny

• Directed the before-school, after-school, and full-day programs for Fall Creek Elementary School children ages 5-11. • Planned and implemented daily activities. • Hired, trained, and supervised 15 paid staff and 8 work-study college students. • Facilitated open communication with parents, board members, and Fall Creek School staff. • Ensured harmonious and safe use of program areas and equipment in compliance with Ithaca City School District rules and regulations.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Education

Master Of Science (Ms), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor