Allaysia C. Varnado
Bristol,CT
Summary
Dedicated higher education professional with a strong background in student advocacy and community development, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among diverse student populations. Knowledge in creating innovative programming that enhances financial advising services, ensuring access to essential financial aid knowledge for all students. Committed to regularly evaluating and refining operational processes to optimize educational outcomes. Proven skills in mentoring, program coordination, and cultivating inclusive environments that drive student success and retention.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Accounts Advocate
Post University
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with university departments to support student success.
- Provide academic and financial guidance to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Conduct research to identify solutions for student financial challenges.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
- Proactively monitored regulatory changes impacting the administration of financial aid programs to ensure continued compliance within the institution.
- Facilitated financial aid workshops, simplifying application process for prospective students.
- Streamlined financial aid processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and file management techniques.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Consolidated School District of New Britain
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered direct classroom support to students with special needs.
- Partnered with educators and families to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Tracked and reported on student progress and behavior consistently.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support plans addressing the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Facilitated communication between general education teachers and special education staff to ensure consistency in instruction and accommodations.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with academic or behavioral challenges, increasing their understanding and participation in class activities.
High School English Teacher
Achievement First Hartford High School
2019 - 2021
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Education
Master of Science - International Studies
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT01.2016
Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Life skills development
- Multitasking
- Student Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Financial Literacy Support
- Student engagement
- Crisis management
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Student Accounts Advocate
Post University
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Consolidated School District of New Britain
01.2021 - 01.2023
High School English Teacher
Achievement First Hartford High School
2019 - 2021
Master of Science - International Studies
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern CT State University
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