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Awards
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C. Una Eatman

Brooklyn

Summary

Innovative and student-focused professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education. Proficiency in curriculum design, academic counseling, student involvement, and culturally attuned programming. Demonstrated capacity to spearhead projects that benefit first-generation and marginalized student demographics. Proficient in Spanish. An exceptional level of transferable skills—abilities and competencies can be implemented in a variety of settings, irrespective of the specific position or industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Substitute/Student Success & Culture Coordinator

Coney Island Prep HS
Brooklyn
11.2021 - Current

Teach engaging lessons created from research-based, standards-aligned curricula. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

  • Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across grade levels and subjects in support of teacher absences.
  • Support student development by addressing academic and non-academic needs, fostering emotional well-being, and promoting college readiness.
  • Collaborate with the Culture Team and Dean of Student Operations to build positive school culture and manage behavioral interventions.
  • Strengthen home-school relationships through Spanish translation and cultural liaison work.
  • Participate in student programming, including panels on HBCUs and Divine 9 organizations.
  • Uphold consistency by implementing school-wide systems and maintaining open communication with students, families, and staff.

Founder & CEO

HBCU Pa'lante
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed a 9-module course to expand HBCU access across underrepresented populations.
  • Facilitated global student recruitment and cultural exchange to increase HBCU matriculation.

Adjunct Faculty & Lecturer

New Paltz University, Hampton University
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Designed and taught courses on hip hop & leadership, conflict resolution, and activism.
  • Led Spanish CLEP prep and college writing courses, emphasizing cultural competence and student engagement.

Interim Assistant Director, Hop-In Program

Johns Hopkins University
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Led program for first-generation and low-income students; integrated advising models including Bandura’s and Astin’s theories.
  • Managed caseload of 30+ students, boosting transition and retention through targeted support.

Resident Director

Morgan State University, Hampton University
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Created and implemented conflict resolution curriculum adopted for orientation programming.
  • Enhanced student safety through innovative reporting and policy development.
  • Oversaw Living Learning Communities to build faculty-student connections.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
01-2019

Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01-2017

M.A. - Counseling (K–12)

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
01-2005

B.S. - Psychology

Hampton University
Hampton
01-2002

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Standards alignment
  • Behavior management
  • Cultural competency
  • Student assessment
  • Instructional design

Affiliations

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Former Social Action Chair
  • HBCU Digest, Contributor & Panelist

Awards

  • HBCU Advocate of the Month, HBCU Hub, MM/DD/YY
  • University Honors Scholar, Morgan State University, MM/DD/YY
  • Worlds Ahead Finalist, Florida International University, MM/DD/YY

Presentations And Publications

  • 10 Leadership Commandments, Hampton & Morgan State Universities, MM/DD/YY
  • HBCU Digest Podcast Contributor, 01/01/18–01/01/21
  • College Access & Success, We The Girls Conference, Washington, D.C., MM/DD/YY

Accomplishments

  • HBCU Advocate of the Month—HBCU Hub (2019)
  • University Honors Scholar—Morgan State University
  • Worlds Ahead Finalist—Florida International University

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Permanent Substitute/Student Success & Culture Coordinator

Coney Island Prep HS
11.2021 - Current

Interim Assistant Director, Hop-In Program

Johns Hopkins University
01.2019 - 01.2020

Founder & CEO

HBCU Pa'lante
01.2018 - Current

Adjunct Faculty & Lecturer

New Paltz University, Hampton University
01.2018 - 01.2022

Resident Director

Morgan State University, Hampton University
01.2005 - 01.2018

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Morgan State University

Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration

Florida International University

M.A. - Counseling (K–12)

Norfolk State University

B.S. - Psychology

Hampton University
C. Una Eatman
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