Insightful academic, college, and career advisor known for a commitment to holistic student success, efficiency in task completion, and attention to detail. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, and guiding first-generation college students through the college search and application process. Excels through empathetic listening and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Hi, I’m
Ellie Wengert
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Skills
- Counseling skills
- College, career, and academic advising
- CommonApp and FAFSA support
- Proficiency in Naviance and PowerSchool
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Event planning and execution
- Conversational Spanish
- Superior use of Google Drive applications
Certification
- Elementary & Secondary School Counselor K-12 (PA, 2021)
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist (American School Counselor Association)
Work History
TECH Freire Charter High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA
Academic Advisor
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided personalized academic, college, and career advising to the Class of 2024 (140 low-income, first-generation college students) across 10th-12th grades: 96% were accepted into at least one college, 11 received full-tuition scholarships, and the class in total was offered $7.6 million in scholarships and grants.
- Fully planned and executed college and career readiness events including: TECH College Fair (35 reps), campus visits, in-school ACT testing, family FAFSA nights, and on-site college decision days.
- Guided students and families through the financial aid process through virtual and in-person workshops, classroom lessons, and individual advising meetings.
- Established and maintained a robust network of postsecondary and college access partnerships, including Temple, CCP, PA state schools, HBCUs, Philly Financial Scholars, and TEACH Tutoring.
- Maintained records of student progress toward school and state graduation requirements under Act 158.
- Monitored academic performance, guided students in goal-setting, provided interventions to support success, and conducted follow-up meetings as needed.
- Attended conferences, seminars, and professional development sessions related to higher education advising practices (PCPR, PACAC).
Stuarts Draft High SchoolStuarts Draft, VA
School Counseling Intern
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Completed 600 on-site internship hours, including 160 direct service hours, under the supervision of a professional school counselor.
- Counseled students in grades 9-12 in one-on-one and small group settings to advance academic, career, and social-emotional learning outcomes.
- Developed and led counseling groups targeting academic and social skills in students with autism.
- Counseled students in short-term crises, such as COVID-related stress and anxiety, family hardship, and peer conflict resolution impacting academic success.
- Created and implemented a school needs assessment; analyzed and shared the results of the root cause analysis to mitigate equity gaps.
- Delivered presentations on various topics related to mental health awareness and education.
UVA Youth-Nex Research CenterCharlottesville, VA
Communications Manager
08.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Utilized graphic design skills to package, publish, and distribute education research projects nationwide.
- Organized regional meetings with education stakeholders to share strategies and ideas on adolescent development.
- Enhanced communications to foster internal and external collaboration, helping close the gap between education research and practice.
Crozet Elementary SchoolCrozet, VA
School Counseling Intern
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Completed 90 on-site practicum hours under the supervision of a professional school counselor.
- Counseled students in grades K-5 in one-on-one and small group settings to advance academic, career, and social-emotional learning outcomes.
- Co-taught lessons in 3rd grade classes (topics: problem-solving, cooperation) and Kindergarten (topics: empathy, apologizing).
Education
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
M.Ed. from Counselor Education
05.2021
University Overview
- GPA: 4.0; Homer Humphreys Academic Merit Fellowship Recipient
- Extra graduate coursework in MTSS, CBT, Psychopathology, and Family Counseling
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training: 2-day intensive training to support those in crisis
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
M.Ed. from Educational Psychology: Social Foundations of Education
05.2019
University Overview
- GPA: 4.0; Samuel Marx Academic Merit Fellowship Recipient
- Extensive research on the history of the American education system, and the impact of race and social class on students' experiences in schools and access to opportunities
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA
B.A. from Education, Psychology
05.2015
University Overview
- GPA: 3.8; Deans Scholarship Recipient
- Intensive Cross-Cultural Psychology studies abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark
Timeline
Academic Advisor
TECH Freire Charter High School
06.2021 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Stuarts Draft High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
School Counseling Intern
Crozet Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Communications Manager
UVA Youth-Nex Research Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Elementary & Secondary School Counselor K-12 (PA, 2021)
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist (American School Counselor Association)
University of Virginia
M.Ed. from Counselor Education
University of Virginia
M.Ed. from Educational Psychology: Social Foundations of Education
Bucknell University
B.A. from Education, Psychology
Professionalorganizations
Professionalorganizations
- Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
- Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
- Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC)
- Pennsylvania School Counselor Association (PSCA)
Professional Organizations
Professional Organizations
- Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
- Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
- Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC)
- Pennsylvania School Counselor Association (PSCA)
Research Publications
Research Publications
- Harris, P. C., Seward, M. D., Mayes, R. D., Elopre, L., Wengert, E., "We Got to Do Better": Interactions Between School Counselors and Black Male Student-Athletes, Professional School Counseling, 25, 1_part_4, 2021
- Harris, P. C., Williams, J., Smith, C., Seward, M. D., Wengert, E., Elopre, L., Rauguth, J., Black student athletes: readiness versus eligibility, Equity-based career development and postsecondary transitions: an American imperative, E.M. Hines, L. Owen, 325-344, 2022
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