Hi, I’m
Elijah Jones
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented leader and team player with strong organizational skills and strategic planning abilities. Bringing 6+ years of experience in coordinating and managing college access and outreach programs.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
College Readiness Coordinator- TRIO Talent Search
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Maintaining caseload of students from grades 9th to 12th at target high school, while providing assistance in completing essential post-secondary transition processes such as: guidance on college planning, college entrance and placement exams, submitting college applications, applying for financial aid, career exploration and college selection.
- Collects, maintains, and interprets participant and program level data for use in reporting at institutional and governmental levels.
- Acts as liaison between program and parents, school personnel, post-secondary institutions and other key stakeholders for implementation of program services.
- Assists in budgetary recommendations and facilitation, along with hiring, training and supervising Student Advisors and Data Coordinator.
IDEA Public Schools
Flex Teacher Humanities
07.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Taught/Assisted in grades 6-12 specializing in Humanities (Economics, Human Geography, US History, IB History of the Americas, and AVID)
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Program Assistant/Mentor- P-16 Outreach
05.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw Program Completion of Migrant Student and STEM Summer Programs
- Assisted Camp Director to oversee daily operations to ensure quality of camp
- Assessed and Guided 100s of students with various higher education decisions on daily basis
- Instructed students on completion of various applications, scholarships, testing, etc.
- Supervised and organized various events for students
Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX
MBA from Business Administration
12.2019
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX
BBA from Economics
05.2016
Skills
- Dedicated Leader
- Teachable
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Computer: Microsoft Office, Teams, Qualtrics, Database Software
- Data Archiving
Certification
- UTRGV Continuing Education: Certificate in Video Editing (12 Hours Instruction)
Timeline
College Readiness Coordinator- TRIO Talent Search
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
04.2018 - Current
Flex Teacher Humanities
IDEA Public Schools
07.2017 - 11.2017
Program Assistant/Mentor- P-16 Outreach
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
05.2015 - 08.2017
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
MBA from Business Administration
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BBA from Economics
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