Christina Giacobbe
Colts Neck,NJ
Summary
Energetic and motivated Academic Coach with expertise in student outreach and development skills. Offering several years of experience working with students and developing individualized academic success plans. Dependable and inventive Academic Success Coach committed to providing continuous academic support to students. Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for success and tracking student progress in classes and career development. Offering specialized knowledge years of experience in education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Student Success Coaching Center
Crimson Coaching Center
Colts Neck, NJ
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented a successful business to guide students and help achieve their goals.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures within the Academic Success Center to make improvements when needed.
- Provided one-on-one and group coaching sessions to help students develop successful academic strategies.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as time management, test taking strategies, and note taking techniques.
- Coordinated tutoring services for those who need additional assistance with course material.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment that encourages collaboration among peers.
- Conducted individual assessments of student needs to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified at-risk students through early warning indicators, then implemented intervention strategies accordingly.
- Examined students' goals and interests to counsel on important academic decisions.
- Ledproductive regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from prospective students regarding admissions requirements, application procedures and deadlines.
- Provided guidance and support to students throughout the admissions process.
- Evaluated transcripts from international universities for transfer credit eligibility.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of college entrance policies, procedures, standards and trends in higher education.
- Developed individualized plans for each student, including timelines and strategies for success.
- Scheduled interviews with applicants to determine their academic goals, interests, and abilities.
- Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to professionals for review and processing.
English Professor/ Project Manager
Kean University
Union, NJ
09.1999 - 06.2017
- Developed and taught courses in British Literature, American Literature, Creative Writing, and Composition.
- Delivered lectures on topics such as grammar, rhetoric, composition theory and literature analysis.
- Created syllabi and lesson plans for each course taught.
- Provided one-on-one training and mentoring to students.
- Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Evaluated new materials and implemented innovative instructional strategies to improve learning outcomes for the twenty-first century learner.
Helped students of all skill levels explore the assigned literary works and present themes through lectures and class discussions.
Assessed student learning and understanding of the material with tests, quizzes, and essay assignments.
Developed materials and syllabi to cover the required information for World Literature courses and Composition and Rhetoric.
Worked closely with students to promote the development of advanced abilities and knowledge.
Served on English Department committees to improve the quality of instruction, and was asked to be a part of the reconstruction of the Composition and Rhetoric curriculum, which is still used today.
● Assisted in delivering staff development training in curriculum changes through workshops - ● Utilized office hours to help struggling students with coursework and test preparation strategies, and discussed their overall feelings about their experience.
Worked effectively with differing racial, ethnic, socio-economic, linguistic, and disability groups
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Communication
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2017
Master of Arts - Teaching And Curriculum/Reading Specialist
Fordham University
New York05-1998
English Language And Literature
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05-1992
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem identification
- Collaborative teamwork
- Advising
- Assessing outcomes
- Diversity inclusion
- Individualized learning plans
Timeline
Owner/Student Success Coaching Center
Crimson Coaching Center
01.2017 - 12.2024
English Professor/ Project Manager
Kean University
09.1999 - 06.2017
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Communication
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Teaching And Curriculum/Reading Specialist
Fordham University
English Language And Literature
St. John's University
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