Emily Reese
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Focused Academic Advisor with two years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Easter Gateway Community College
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted students with the admissions process including education planning, advisement, course scheduling, and monitoring graduation requirements
- Maintain thorough academic records and detailed student interactions through a comprehensive electronic data system as well as input all notes and pertinent information into CampusCloud
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties, resulting in improved performance.
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
- Improved retention rates by providing personalized guidance to students at various stages of their academic journey.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, ensuring timely updates and interventions as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Evaluated transfer credit and degree requirements, streamlining the process for incoming transfer students.
- Assisted in the development of academic policies and procedures, promoting consistency across departments.
- Contributed to program reviews by gathering data on student outcomes and providing recommendations for improvement.
Teaching Fellow
Kent State University
01.2021 - Current
- As part of my fellowship, I teach sections of College Composition and Research Writing for first-year students
- Through the two years I have been teaching at Kent, I have taught college writing relating to two course themes: music and propaganda
- These courses are designed to help students learn writing and rhetoric, but also develop critical thinking skills in writing and problem solving beyond the English classroom
- Assignments were related to the course themes and allowed students the opportunity to experiment with several genres and forms of writing.
English Composition Adjunct Faculty
Youngstown State University
08.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by creating interactive lectures and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development.
- Served on departmental committees as Adjunct Faculty Liaison to contribute to curriculum planning and improvement initiatives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends, teaching methods, and subject matter expertise.
- Facilitated group projects that promoted teamwork, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities among students.
- Managed course materials through an online learning management system for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance through regular evaluations and personalized guidance sessions.
- Assisted in developing interdisciplinary courses that integrated knowledge from multiple fields of study for a well-rounded education experience.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Education
Ph.D. - Rhetoric And Composition
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2026
Master of Arts - English Literature
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05.2020
Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations -
Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio04.2017
Skills
- Interactive Teaching
- Classroom Management Expertise
- Student Assessment
- Effective Communication
- Feedback Delivery
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Differentiated Instruction
Personal Information
Title: Academic Advisor, Teaching Fellow
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Easter Gateway Community College
06.2022 - 01.2024
Teaching Fellow
Kent State University
01.2021 - Current
English Composition Adjunct Faculty
Youngstown State University
08.2018 - Current
Ph.D. - Rhetoric And Composition
Kent State University
Master of Arts - English Literature
Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations -
Walsh University
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