Deirdre Monica Vandross
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Experienced educator, advisor, and leader in higher education with a strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset. Open to diverse employment opportunities to leverage passion for helping others, encouraging them to reach their full potential, and supporting them in achieving their goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Student Services Coordinator
University of Virginia School of Nursing
10.2015 - Current
- Advised 1st Year Students to help with transition from home to college
- Streamlined project workflows, improving efficiency in group assignments and presentations.
- Coordinated and led extracurricular activities for students, fostering a sense of community and promoting personal growth.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Director
New Life Baptist Church STEAM Summer Camp
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained health & safety of campers.
- Managed ongoing communication about weekly camp activities as well as drop off and pick up.
- Created informational and marketing materials to increase enrollment.
- Schedule creation for daily meals and weekly group outings.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Substitute Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Interact with, initiate and encourage children in any activities they are doing.
- Perform duties as requested by the lead teacher, classroom staff or school administration.
- Writing up and leaving the teacher a report about how the school day went.
- Supporting the school during short term periods of teacher absence.
Special Populations Counselor
Massasoit Community College
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Addressed freshmen classes on resources and services available at the college.
- Met with students one-on-one to address areas of concerns relating to their academics.
- Assisted students with disability to ensure accessibility and appropriate accommodations.
- Advised students on course selections, transfer options and career opportunities.
- Accurately interpreted test results and other student data.
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Massasoit Community College
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Planned and instructed freshmen course “College Experience” for first semester students.
- Advisor to 1st year students to ensure successful degree completion.
- Advisor to students on careers and job opportunities.
Director, TRIO PLAN Program
Massasoit Community College
02.2005 - 12.2005
- Managed program budget of $257,000.
- Provided personal, educational and career counseling to PLAN Students.
- Planned and coordinated seminars and workshops.
- Supervised staff of seven: three counselors, one administrative assistant, one technical assistant and two student interns.
Latch Program Counselor
Massasoit Community College
01.2001 - 02.2005
- Provided personal, academic and vocational counseling to Latch Students.
- Advised professors of Latch Students of issues and concerns in an effort to minimize situations that could be academically and psychologically counter-productive.
- Collaborated in team meetings with department deans and directors regarding student population needs.
- Instructed freshmen students in a classroom setting on how to be successful in college.
- Supervised staff personnel, Master-Level Interns and Human Service Interns.
- Represented Massasoit Community College and the Latch Program at various functions with state agencies, community organizations and local high schools.
Clinician
Family Services of Greater Boston
05.1997 - 11.2000
- Provided therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults.
- Facilitated workshops for the Family Nurturing Program.
- Completed family assessments for treatment meetings with collaborating agencies.
- Prepared and updated monthly reports.
- Counseled adolescents and teenagers on drug and alcohol addiction.
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology
Cambridge College
08.1992
B.S. - Sociology
Fitchburg State College
05.1990
Skills
- Effective study techniques
- Collaboration effectiveness
- Effective workshop facilitation
- Student organization participation
- Proficient in computer applications
- Student support initiatives
- Team-based problem solving
Affiliations
Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
Timeline
Senior Student Services Coordinator
University of Virginia School of Nursing
10.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2015 - 06.2015
Director
New Life Baptist Church STEAM Summer Camp
06.2013 - 07.2015
Special Populations Counselor
Massasoit Community College
01.2009 - 08.2010
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Massasoit Community College
09.2008 - 08.2010
Director, TRIO PLAN Program
Massasoit Community College
02.2005 - 12.2005
Latch Program Counselor
Massasoit Community College
01.2001 - 02.2005
Clinician
Family Services of Greater Boston
05.1997 - 11.2000
B.S. - Sociology
Fitchburg State College
M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology
Cambridge College
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