I am an experienced higher education professional with field experiences demonstrated in the areas of student life and enrollment management. Although my expertise lies in supporting students through the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, my experience in k-12 education utilizes strategic communication to build rapport and foster long-lasting relationships while overcoming various challenges and barriers, further enhancing my ability to lead and serve. At my core, I have a genuine passion for creating an environment that fosters positive change and success.
Work History
Assistant Director of Admissions
3 Years 6 Months
University of Idaho | 01.2023 - Current
Schedule and visit high schools in the Treasure Valley (Boise, ID)
Meet 1:1 with students via Zoom to answer questions about the University of Idaho
Build rapport with high school administration and families
Attend UIdaho Bound and various campus events in Moscow, ID
Update and meet with high school counselors regarding events, scholarships, and admission requirements
Student outreach via Slate
Admissions Counselor
2 Years
Murray State University | 01.2021 - 01.2023
Schedule and visit high schools in Missouri and Arkansas
Update high school counselors with events, scholarships, and admission requirements
Provide daily information and scholarship sessions to prospective students and parents
Assists with 10+ on-campus events throughout the year
New Student Programs Internship
2 Months
Murray State University | 06.2022 - 08.2022
Assisted with first-time freshmen orientation events, yielding over 1,400 attendees
Facilitated day-to-day logistics utilizing Excel sheets, organizing student information for on-campus events
Communicated with both students and families from varying backgrounds regarding event information, academic advising, and campus life
Health & Physical Education Teacher
2 Years
Ballard County Middle and High School | 01.2019 - 01.2021
Planned a physical education program, as much as possible, meet the student's individual needs, interests, and abilities
Administered student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations
Played an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards Contributed, calculated, and maintained all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations
Created a health education curriculum to align with Kentucky health standards
Physical Education Teacher
1 Year 6 Months
Pembroke Elementary School | 01.2019 - 07.2020
Planned a physical education program, as much as possible, meets the student's individual needs, interests, and abilities
Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepared for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate superior
Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the Christian County Board of Education
Recruitment and Retention Student Worker
4 Years
Murray State University | 01.2014 - 01.2018
Collected student retention data for predictive analysis purposes to help guide the College of Education and Human Services in their overall recruitment and retention efforts
Tracked student retention data for the Teacher Education Program to ensure program and enrollment goals were being met
Recruited and communicated with potential students and families during orientation and campus visits
Assisted in the instructional delivery of the College's introductory transitional course for new freshman students
Assisted in the logistical and marketing planning for the College's free technology development conference, consisting of educators from around the country
Education
Master of Arts - Postsecondary Administration Education
Murray State University | Murray, Kentucky | 05.2023
MSU
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Health and Physical Education
Murray State University | Murray, Kentucky | 12.2018
MSU
Skills
Relationship development
Process improvement
CRM software experience
Admissions oversight
Higher education
Goal assessment
Demographic research
On-campus recruitment
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Planning and coordination
Relationship building
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Idaho
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
New Student Programs Internship
Murray State University
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Admissions Counselor
Murray State University
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Ballard County Middle and High School
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Physical Education Teacher
Pembroke Elementary School
01.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Recruitment and Retention Student Worker
Murray State University
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Murray State University
Master of Arts from Postsecondary Administration Education
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Murray State University
Bachelor of Science from K-12 Health and Physical Education