Genna Petriccione
Ponte Vedra Beach
Summary
Knowledgeable education professional with robust background in college counseling, providing strategic guidance and support to students navigating their academic and career choices. Successfully assisted students in identifying educational pathways and securing admissions to preferred institutions. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and commitment to fostering student development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of College Counseling
The Bolles School
08.2022 - Current
- Guide approximately 45 sophomores, juniors, and students in navigating the college research and application process in group and individual settings.
- Facilitate workshops on college readiness, standardized testing, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities for students and families.
- Develop individualized academic plans to support student success and career aspirations.
- Collaborate with faculty to support and guide students while implementing intervention strategies for improvement.
- Recruit, train and oversee the college counseling guide program.
- Build and maintain relationships with college admissions offices.
- Visit college and university campuses in-person to gain understanding of program offerings and campus environment.
- Attend nationally recognized college admissions association conference annually.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Flagler College
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Recruited students from Central and South Florida to apply and attend Flagler College.
- Guided prospective students through the admissions process, clarifying requirements and deadlines.
- Developed and delivered presentations at high school visits and college fairs to promote enrollment.
- Presented informational admissions sessions to prospective students, parents and school counselors weekly.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications using admission criteria to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Read and decided admissions' outcomes on approximately 700 applications annually.
- Collaborated with academic departments to streamline communication regarding program offerings and updates.
Program Coordinator & Head Counselor
The American School in Switzerland, TASIS
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Summer Program coordinator and counselor to 100 international boarding students each summer.
- Program Coordinator & Head Counselor to staff: Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019
- Teaching assistant of English and Theater Arts to students ages 7-10: Summer 2015, 2016.
- Organized and facilitated summer program operations for 20 staff members.
- Led staff meetings, coordinated schedules and student activities.
- Led conflict resolution initiatives among staff and campers, fostering a positive environment and community spirit.
- Supervised daily operations of camp programs, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
Substitute Teacher
Indian River School District
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Grades 4th-12th
Learning Resource Center Writing Tutor
Flagler College
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervisor to writing center tutors: Senior Year
- Attaining Level 1 CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification
- Individually tutoring college students across all subjects and facilitating writing workshops with students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology minor
Flagler College
St. Augustine, FLMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Skills
- College application support
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Decision-making support
- Community engagement
- Creative direction
Academic Research and Independent Studies
- DeFalco, G. (2016). Language Analysis: Featuring a 29-Month Year Old Participant. Unpublished paper.
- DeFalco, G. (2018). The Development of Psychological Well-Being in Children. Flagler College, Senior Seminar.
- DeFalco, G. (April 2017). Approaches to Behavior Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring; Self-Directed Coping Methods; and Mindfulness and Acceptance Procedures. Class Lecture presented at Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida.
Timeline
Assistant Director of College Counseling
The Bolles School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Admissions
Flagler College
01.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Indian River School District
09.2018 - 05.2019
Program Coordinator & Head Counselor
The American School in Switzerland, TASIS
06.2015 - 08.2019
Learning Resource Center Writing Tutor
Flagler College
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology minor
Flagler College
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Florida
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