Amyre Dennis
Portage,MI
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate professional with a Master's Degree in Organizational Change Leadership and a proven track record in education. Seeking challenging roles where I aim to contribute my strong organizational, analytical, and international communication skills to ensure the seamless flow of quality, organizational sustainability, and efficacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACADEMIC ADVISOR, GUFE WMI PROGRAM
Western Michigan University
03.2022 - Current
- Advise as program manager for institutional partnership in China (1,093 students)
- Develop programs, processes, and implement program-enhancing strategies for the ease of students, faculty, and staff
- Communicate with teams in the USA and China daily and work with an adjusted twelve-hour time difference
- Duties include- International student orientation, academic advising, consent to register forms, transcripts, registration, WMU letters of completion, diploma coordination, student billing, undergraduate recruitment and retention, and post-graduate recruitment
- Manage a four-million-dollar-a-year revenue-producing agreement
- Manage communications with five departments across the university campus
- Advises short-term study abroad students from Norway, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Japan
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites
ADULT CAREGIVER
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
06.2020 - Current
- Administer medicine and daily caregiving for an adult with special needs
- Create goals and objectives for long-term care
- Is a supportive companion and acts quickly in case of an emergency
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support the client's nutritional needs
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Western Michigan University
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Presentations on scholarships for university faculty and students
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Data entry into the Scholarship Universe Application System
- Create/refine training materials for the Scholarship Universe Application System
- Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications
MLK ACADEMY LEADER & PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Western Michigan University
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Support students academically and holistically as a mentor during their fourth year of college
- Create online events for social interactions with students and serve as an instructor for students via online learning
- Assist the program director in administrative duties
- Proactively organized and standardized program documentation, facilitating easy access and ensuring audit readiness
- Created a safe and inviting environment for students to reach their best academic potential
- 90% of MLK Scholar students graduated from Western Michigan University
- Worked collaboratively with the leadership team and instructional staff to support the needs of students.
- Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions to maximize student achievement.
HIGH SCHOOL ESL TEACHER
Bunyawat Witthayalai School
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Teach fundamental skills for the improvement of the English language
- Provide lesson plans, classroom management, mentoring, academic and athletic coaching, and event planning
- Teaching and managing over 600 students
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - Organizational Change Leadership
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo 06.2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Global and International Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo 12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Program Planning
- Disability Services
- Zoom
- Salesforce
- Webex
- Canva
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Training
- Presentations
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
Certification
- Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health Certificate
- TESOL Certification
- Cultural Awareness Certification
- Motivational Factors and Decision-Making Certification
- Cultural Competency Certificate
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Awards
Outstanding New Advisor Award
Timeline
ACADEMIC ADVISOR, GUFE WMI PROGRAM
Western Michigan University
03.2022 - Current
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Western Michigan University
06.2021 - 05.2022
MLK ACADEMY LEADER & PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Western Michigan University
09.2020 - 05.2021
ADULT CAREGIVER
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
06.2020 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL ESL TEACHER
Bunyawat Witthayalai School
05.2019 - 02.2020
MASTER OF ARTS - Organizational Change Leadership
Western Michigan University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Global and International Studies
Western Michigan University
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