Donna Del Moro
Pequannock,NJ
Summary
Experienced college counselor, educator, and advisor with a strong track record of guiding students and families through the college admissions process. Skilled in application strategy, essay development, and deadline management, with a reputation for clear communication and high-touch client support. Seeking part-time remote opportunities to support students in achieving best-fit college outcomes.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance College Counselor and Writer
Self-Employed
Pequannock, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Guided students through college selection and application processes to enhance educational opportunities with an emphasis on the Common Application essay writing.
- Developed personalized academic plans aligning with student goals and aspirations for successful outcomes.
- Implemented digital tools for tracking student progress and improving communication regarding deadlines and requirements.
- Increased student scholarship acquisition by assisting with scholarship search, application, and essay writing strategies.
- Taught students to navigate college applications process.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents to provide insights into college readiness and support for student decisions.
Lead Teacher - English Department
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne, New Jersey
09.2000 - 07.2021
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
Pequannock, New Jersey
07.1989 - 09.2000
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write stories for daily newspaper column.
Marketing Manager
Sony Corporation Of America
Park Ridge, New Jersey
06.1988 - 06.1989
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Assessed marketing copy, art comps and final designs and compared with established specifications.
- Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets, and sales plans for business segments.
- Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
- Organized contacts and orchestrated innovative marketing campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and sales.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
Customer Service Manager
Pioneer Video
Montvale, New Jersey
09.1983 - 09.1988
- Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
- Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
- Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
City Editor
The Paterson News
Paterson, , New Jersey
06.1981 - 09.1983
- Collaborated with fellow assigning editors, copy desk, page designers and other personnel.
- Assigned, edited and supervised longer-range enterprise stories.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by [Action].
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Master of Arts - Technology And Curriculum
University of Phoenix
RemoteBachelor of Arts - English Literature/Journalism
Rutgers University
Newark, NJSkills
- Years of classroom english/language arts instruction
- Former professional writer
- College essay writing coach
- One on One tutoring experience for SATs/ACTS
- Assisted students with school selection and application requirements
- Individualized Instruction
- Grammar Principles
- Organizational ability
- Academic advisement
- Proofreading and editing
Timeline
Freelance College Counselor and Writer
Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher - English Department
Wayne Hills High School
09.2000 - 07.2021
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
07.1989 - 09.2000
Marketing Manager
Sony Corporation Of America
06.1988 - 06.1989
Customer Service Manager
Pioneer Video
09.1983 - 09.1988
City Editor
The Paterson News
06.1981 - 09.1983
Master of Arts - Technology And Curriculum
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Journalism
Rutgers University
Teacher of the Year 2021 - Wayne Hills High School
Voted as teacher of the year by my colleagues at Wayne Hills High School.