Simone Charles Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

• Advise students regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, campus resources, academic policies and procedures.• Assist in tracking and maintaining information relating to matriculation of new admits. Develops a system to identify and intervene with at-risk students and students whose progress is not satisfactory.• Review transfer transcripts from other academic institutions for equivalencies and application to degree program.• Monitor academic progress of students including analyzing reports, identifying current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g. study skills, tutoring), and refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance; assists students on probation by developing individualized plans for success.• Coordinate New Student Orientation, and other events as assigned. • Develop trusting, supportive relationships with individual students. Serve as the primary point of contact for academic questions or concerns.• Utilize learning management systems such as Blackboard, Ellucian Intelligent Learning Platform’s Colleague, Hyland’s Perceptive Content, Console, and Canvas.

Remote

• Advised high school sophomore and juniors regarding the college admissions process, through regularly scheduled video chats, and email communication.• Assisted students in curating a college list based on their interests and preferences in a school, and ranked schools based on the student’s individual academic profile (safety, target, or reach).• Reviewed supplemental essay questions and personal statements for the CommonApp and other college applications, and provided feedback and edits to the student.

Tucson, Arizona

• In partnership with Learning Specialists, developed and implemented individualized academic support plans for a defined group of student athletes, and monitoring their academic progress on a continual basis. • Monitored study hall of assigned student athletes. • Aided in the development of positive academic habits for student athletes such as study skills, time management, and note taking. • Prepare academic reports and progress notes for assigned students.• Utilized learning management systems such as Desire2Learn, and GradesFirst.

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Coordinated two conferences, College Knowledge for Counselors (CKC) and College Knowledge for Parents (CKP). These conferences are targeted at K-12 professionals and 8th grade parents respectively with about 400 people in attendance across both conferences. • CKC- Developed relevant session topics for participants such as information about the FAFSA, middle school preparation, a launch guide about the next steps between high school and college for seniors, and information about how to support students with a DACA or undocumented status.• CKP- Developed relevant session topics for participants including information about the transition from 8th grade to high school, applying to colleges, and applying/looking for financial aid.• Created marketing and session materials for each conference.• Coordinated logistics including participant registration utilizing MailChimp and Excel.• Utilized learning management systems such as Desire2Learn, Baseline Campus Labs, and Slate.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Used commercial admissions software to review and score approximately 25 applications per week for 4 weeks, working remotely.• Used a rubric to evaluate and score applicant credentials, e.g. by ensuring accuracy and authenticity of applicant documents, calculation of grade point average (GPA), resume/CV review, letters of recommendation review, essay prompt response review, etc.• Over the course of a weekend in February, conducted over 30 MMI interviews with candidates looking to gain acceptance into the DVM program.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Assisted with all aspects of planning for conference client needs through pre-conference preparation, on-site coordination, and post-conference wrap up. • Maintained a portfolio of 6 unique conferences that included over 400 guests.• Managed pre-arrival conference preparations, including ID card creation and encoding, finalizing rosters, managing room occupancy in StarRez, and communicating with clients in meeting deadlines and scheduling welcome presentations. • Prepared and ran conference check-ins and check-outs, staff weekly linen exchanges, performed room checks, conducted conference and safety orientations, and addressed client concerns as they arose. • Provided exemplary customer service assisting in troubleshooting issues to ensure satisfaction. • Utilized learning management systems such as StarRez, WorkDay, and Persona Campus.

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Taught twenty 2nd grade students for two years at a basic curriculum magnet school.• Developed curriculum and lesson plans that was culturally responsive and met the academic and social needs of the students. • Tracked student progress in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.• Conducted regular parent conferences to share student progress.• Worked with resource teachers to create IEPs and 504 Plans for individual students that needed specific educational learning plans. • Served as an after-school tutor for 2nd and 3rd graders to help close learning gaps and provide enrichment in Math and ELA.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Future Teachers Club, Residence Hall Association, UOFA Derby Cats

Psychology

Study Abroad experience