Gerald E. Warren
Houston
Summary
Experience in Higher Education and Secondary Education spanning more than 25 years with a focus on international education.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
College Counselor
British International School of Houston
01.2022 - Current
- Offer comprehensive college counseling to all levels of high school students
- Work with students on their applications to university
- Assist students with applications to the UK, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, EU, and USA
- Organize annual international college fair on campus
- Coordinate individual university visits to campus
- Attend professional development conferences
- Participate in international Counselor tours of universities
- Give presentations to students and parents regarding the application process
- Present to students and parents regarding the UCAS personal statement
- Present to parents regarding financial aid options
- Advise students on appropriate diploma pathways
- Advise students on appropriate IB course selection
- Write letters of recommendations for each student
- Advise students on IGCSE course selection
- Work with Registrar with updating school transcript and school profile
- Write College Counseling Handbook
- Present to faculty regarding writing letters of recommendation for US and UK
- Participate in graduation activities
- Interview students for school scholarships
- Coordinate mock interviews for students applying to university
- Attend university updates
College Readiness Manager
Houston Independent School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage College Readiness Advisors from 6 high performing high Schools
- Monitored applications to university to ensure each school met benchmarks
- Monitored financial aid applications for each high school to meet district goals
- Onboard all new College Readiness advisors
- Promulgated scholarships to high achieving students at each campus
- Liaised with external stakeholders to market achievements of high quality students
- Train staff regarding UCAS application process
12th Grade College Counselor, 11th Grade College Counselor, Teacher - College Connections I & II, Summer of Learning Coordinator, Student Advisor
KIPP Houston High School
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Teach College Connections I and II curriculum to 100 juniors and 150 seniors to prepare them for the college application process
- Work individually with more than 150 graduating seniors each year, weighing final college selection decision
- Work individually with more than 150 graduating seniors each year assisting with college essay editing, résumé writing, and the college interview process
- Serve as liaison between students and university admissions representatives
- Advise students and parents in identifying their needs and challenges to provide a solutions-oriented mindset for the college admissions process
- Host over 250 college representatives each year for on-campus student group visits and personal interviews
- Organize and manage the Summer of Learning Program, seeing to the commitment of 600 students each year to summer volunteer work or enrichment programs (including programs abroad, college enrichment programs, athletic camps, internships, and outdoor leadership programs)
- Management includes communicating with students, families (through individual and group meetings/parent nights), teachers, and both school and district administrators consistently
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with over 100 key stakeholders and leaders of all enrichment programs
- Facilitate students in winning more than $3.5 million in scholarships each year
- Plan and coordinate parent evening programs for various grade levels including: 9th Grade: Planning for College Now, 9th Grade: Summer of Learning Night, 10th Grade: GPAs, Rank, Tests and College, 11th Grade: Test Preparation, 11th Grade: 18 Month College Plan, 12th Grade: Financial Aid Night, and 12th Grade: FAFSA Night
- Maintain contact with more than 400 KIPP Houston High alumni to give guidance as necessary through freshman year transition and beyond
- Assist in planning and implementing approximately 4 field trips per year for students to college campuses
- Escort 15-30 students each year on European summer tours since 2013
- Organize international travel for teachers and students for the summer of learning opportunities
Associate Director of Freshmen and International Admissions, Associate Director of Admissions, Interim International Student Advisor, Interim Dean of Admissions, Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselor and Recruiter
University of St. Thomas
01.1996 - 01.2010
- Managed 15 professional staff members as Interim Dean of Admissions in 2000 and 2006
- Assisted in the development of Admissions recruitment materials
- Oversaw the development and implementation of recruitment visits to 120 high schools
- Represented the Admissions Office on 4 university committees including Admissions, Scholarship, International Student, and International Marketing committees
- Participated in job searches for open positions in the Admissions office, reviewing more than 700 resumes and 70 candidate interviews
- Recruited more than 500 International Students
- Generated I-20’s for International Students, served as the SEVIS Designated Student Officer for UST
- Produced OPT’s and CPT’s for International students
- Monitored travel for International Students
- Produced Visa extension letters
- Advised more than 3000 prospective students in the selection of college courses
- Organized, planned, and hosted more than 300 individual students and 100 high school counselor visits to the university including class visits, overnight visits, and lunches with current students and professors
- Assisted Dean of Admissions for special Admissions projects, including analyzing data and communication flow
- Increased International Student enrollment by 50% with personalized recruitment efforts
- Traveled regularly to 14 states for student recruitment
Education
Doctoral Student - Higher Ed
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXM.L.A - Philosophy
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX01.1996
Study Abroad - undefined
University of Reading
01.1996
Study Abroad - undefined
Edge Hill College
01.1994
B.A. - Philosophy/Political Science (Joint Degree)
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX01.1993
Skills
- Workshop facilitation
- Individual counseling
- Advising expertise
- Group counseling
Professionalassociations
- Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors (TACAC)
- National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions officers (AACRAO)
- Association of International Educators (NAFSA), 2006
- International Association of College Admissions Counseling (IACAC)
Awards
Yale University Educator of the Year, 2018
Presentations
- College Board Regional Conference, Friscoe, Texas, 2008
- ACT Conference, Chicago, Ill., 2008
- KIPP Summit, Las Vegas, NV., 2013
- Southwest Educational Research Association, Arlington, TX., 2020
Timeline
College Counselor
British International School of Houston
01.2022 - Current
College Readiness Manager
Houston Independent School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
12th Grade College Counselor, 11th Grade College Counselor, Teacher - College Connections I & II, Summer of Learning Coordinator, Student Advisor
KIPP Houston High School
01.2010 - 01.2021
Associate Director of Freshmen and International Admissions, Associate Director of Admissions, Interim International Student Advisor, Interim Dean of Admissions, Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselor and Recruiter
University of St. Thomas
01.1996 - 01.2010
M.L.A - Philosophy
University of St. Thomas
Study Abroad - undefined
University of Reading
Study Abroad - undefined
Edge Hill College
B.A. - Philosophy/Political Science (Joint Degree)
University of St. Thomas
Doctoral Student - Higher Ed
Sam Houston State University
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