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Dionne Teasley

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Proficient college access advisor with over a decade of experience working in undergraduate admissions. Skilled in academic planning, essay coaching, and Best Fit selection. Engaging presenter with firsthand insight into UC application review and selection processes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions,

UC Berkeley
01.2018 - 05.2024
  • Regional Manager responsible for outreach to 30+ high schools, generating an average of 5,000 UC Berkeley applications.
  • Deep understanding of college admissions requirements and best-fit research
  • 1:1 student advising per UC application
  • Skilled in evaluating High school transcripts, college coursework, and international academic records
  • Read and evaluate over 1500 freshmen applications yearly

Public Information Officer, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

UC Berkeley
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Welcomed hundreds of domestic and international guests interested in UC Berkeley admissions
  • Coordinated independent study abroad inquiries
  • Speaker at UC yield events and other outreach presentations for 50-200 guest
  • Responded to admissions questions via email, phone, and in person
  • Provided detailed information on admissions, course requirements, majors, financial aid, and career paths
  • Managed the hiring, training, and supervision of 9-12 work-study students serving as OUA-Student Advisors

Community College, Program Coordinator

Making Waves Education Program
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided academic support and counseling for a diverse population of students and families.
  • Created and reviewed Student Action Plans to support student’s 2year academic and transfer goals
  • Advised caseload of 20+ students via weekly check-ins reviewed student's progress per their Learning Outcomes plan
  • Facilitator for workshops in areas of: careers, course selection, major selection, and time management
  • Coordinated and conducted college visits with tours.

Parent and Family Relations Coordinator

Making Waves Education Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Served as a member of the Student Outreach Team where I counseled a cohort of 16 High school students,
  • Bridged communications between parents, school administrators and students.
  • Presented updates to Families at quarterly Family night events.
  • Supervised, coached, and created trainings for tutors with the focus of developing proactive teaching strategies
  • Provided in-person quarterly reviews of student Learning Outcomes with student and their guardians

Operations & Retention Manager

United Parcel Service (UPS)
03.1998 - 05.2004
  • Managed a large and diverse staff of over 50 Teamster employees ranging from unloader, loaders, car washer, sorter, as well as part-time supervisors
  • Specialized in employee development, and employee retention
  • Created custom reports for tracking key performance indicators related to new-hire retention, ensuring continuous improvement efforts were informed via relevant data.
  • Ensured quality training while creating a trusting environment for employees to voice their concern
  • Responsible for accurate employee payroll information
  • Monthly event planning to increase new hire employee Retention

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA

Certificate Program - Core Strengths Life Coaching

San Francisco State University Extension
San Francisco, CA

Firstgraduate.org

Volunteer Work
Board Member, Co-Chair Program Committee

Walnut Creek CA

Assistant Track Coach
Northgate High School

Skills

  • College Admissions Expertise
  • Application & Essay Coaching
  • Program Development & Facilitation

Timeline

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions,

UC Berkeley
01.2018 - 05.2024

Public Information Officer, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

UC Berkeley
01.2014 - 01.2018

Community College, Program Coordinator

Making Waves Education Program
01.2010 - 01.2013

Parent and Family Relations Coordinator

Making Waves Education Program
01.2007 - 01.2010

Operations & Retention Manager

United Parcel Service (UPS)
03.1998 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

CSU Sacramento

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Contra Costa College

Certificate Program - Core Strengths Life Coaching

San Francisco State University Extension

Firstgraduate.org

Volunteer Work

Walnut Creek CA

Assistant Track Coach

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