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Joddie Iyalekhue

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Summary

Director of College and Careers with six years of professional experience. Adept at leveraging community partnerships to create culturally responsive educational environments for students. Stony Brook University and Iona College School of Business graduate looking to leverage leadership and interpersonal communication skills within an educational setting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of College and Careers

Legacy College Prep High School
Bronx , NY
2021.07 - Current
  • Build/Lead founding College team
  • Coach and manage a team of college counselors
  • ● Manage caseload of 106 sophomores
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
  • Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.

● Create and establish Student Internship Program with local community partners

● Facilitate monthly parent meetings to support families with college matriculation process

● Plan and execute all college and career programming

● Create College Seminar curriculum for grades 9-12

● Ensure 100% of students are on track for graduation

College/ High School Counselor

Legacy College Prep High School
Bronx , NY
2019.07 - Current
  • Support 8th grade students with high school admission process
  • Assisted families with financial aid process
  • Led test prep sessions for Specialized High School applicants
  • Create college readiness and freshman seminar curriculum for high school students
  • Developed High School Advising Program to support underperforming students

College Success Corps Fellow

KIPP NYC
2017.04 - 2019.05
  • Taught students to navigate college applications process.
  • Refined curriculum to create top-notch college placement courses.
  • Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
  • Planned grade-specific events for parents to address specific needs of academic year.
  • Managed and advised caseload of 96 students on pre and post college readiness
  • Partnered with Crisis Management Team to support socio-emotional wellness of students
  • Supported and Facilitated Summer Enrichment experiences

Executive Team Lead

Target
2016.05 - 2017.05
  • Managed 15 a team of 15 employees
  • Evaluated and reviewed sales and created action plan to stimulate positive sales growth
  • Problem-solved with district stake-holders
  • Recruited, hired, and trained employees
  • Created schedules to accommodate customers and team members.
  • Influenced across multiple corporate levels and program partners.
  • Built important relationships to address pressing needs in community.

Education

MBA - Business Management/ Finance

Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
05.2020

Master of Science - Business Administration & Finance

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05.2016

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Team Player Business
  • Administration College and Career

Timeline

Director of College and Careers

Legacy College Prep High School
2021.07 - Current

College/ High School Counselor

Legacy College Prep High School
2019.07 - Current

College Success Corps Fellow

KIPP NYC
2017.04 - 2019.05

Executive Team Lead

Target
2016.05 - 2017.05

MBA - Business Management/ Finance

Iona College

Master of Science - Business Administration & Finance

SUNY Stony Brook
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