HAWA TURE
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to empowering students to achieve their highest potential and guiding them
to success. With four years of experience in mentoring within low-income communities, I bring a proven track
record as a College Advisor. My focus is on providing comprehensive group and individual counseling,
ensuring students have the necessary resources and support for success. I am results-oriented, adept at
evaluating advising program effectiveness, and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Academic Advisor
University of Houston
Houston, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Support 300 construction management students and 150 technology project management students with course enrollment to ensure degree plan compliance.
- Review over 300 prospective student applications per semester.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Attend professional events to present Technology Project Management, and Construction Management programs, and recruit students.
- Conduct an audit by reviewing over 100 students' academic progress toward meeting the requirements to graduate.
- Provided comprehensive academic advising to graduate students, including course selection and registration, degree progress checks, and referrals to campus resources.
- Responded to inquiries from prospective students and parents via phone, email, and in person, providing timely and accurate information about the admission process and programs.
- Monitored compliance with F-1 and J-1 visa regulations among all current nonimmigrant students.
- Assisted in the preparation of documents required for visa application processes, including I-20s and other forms required by U.S. government agencies.
College Success Advisor
Bottom Line
Boston, MA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Assist Northeastern University and UMass Boston students in registering for classes biannually
- Support 75 students in securing internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions post-graduation
- Provide assistance in resume writing and updating for more than 70 students
- Offer mental health resources, academic assistance, and employment opportunities
- Advise students, follow up on milestones and set goals through virtual meetings and campus visits each month
- Track academic progress and success of 75 students using data tracking system
- Assist with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) renewal and resolution of financial aid issues
- Advocate for students to ensure that they receive the resources and aid they need to strive
Outreach Caseworker
Tides Family Services
Providence, RI
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management strategies and review progress towards established goals.
- Conducted home visits to 25 youth weekly to assess living conditions and support needs.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
- Collaborate on DCYF behavioral goals and treatment plans on cross functional teams
- Log detailed observations in the data tracking system during daily staff meetings
- Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
College Advisor
College Advising Corp
Providence, RI
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Pilot a program increasing college application submissions by 25%
- Revise over 200 college essays increasing college application rate by 10% annually
- Hold 2,520 one-on-one advising meeting with High school students
- Provided support to first generation college students during their transition into higher education.
- Counseled students on course selection, standardized test preparation, resume building, and job search strategies.
- Provided guidance to students on their choice of major and career paths.
- Facilitated group discussions among high school seniors about their post-graduation plans.
- Created customized presentations on topics related to higher education planning for use in classrooms or other settings.
College Prep Coordinator
Massachusetts Promise Fellow, Youth Enrichment Services
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist 30 middle school and high school youths with college readiness and life skills
- Facilitate college readiness workshops biweekly
- Create a guide highlighting scholarship opportunities and college applications
- Conduct one-on-one mentor sessions for academic and personal development
- Coordinate and led college tours involving 50 youth statewide
- Delegate tasks for co-workers for college tours
- Persuade stakeholders to sponsor studnet’s college tours, resulting in only 50% utilization of program budget
AmeriCorps Member
CityYear
Boston, MA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Work alongside partner teacher to help develop students' reading, writing and comprehension skills
- Provide mentoring, interventions and social-emotional support to improve youth academic proficiency
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Collaborate with team members to provide support to youth and the school
- Plan events with team that engage the students, families and the community
- Implement, planned and directed after school program activities for 50 students
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bridgewater State University
05.2017
Graduate -
Northeastern Graduate Courses
Skills
- Computers: Proficient in
- Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
- Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relations
Accomplishments
- Data and Critical Analysis
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Academic Progress Tracking
- International Student Support (I-20 processing, visa deferrals)
- Transportation Coordination
- Financial Aid Navigation and FAFSA Assistance
- Mentoring and Goal Development
- Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness
- Effective Communications in In-Person and Virtual Settings
- TRAININGS
- College Landscape training
- Fafsa Training
Timeline
Graduate Academic Advisor
University of Houston
07.2023 - Current
College Success Advisor
Bottom Line
05.2021 - 07.2023
Outreach Caseworker
Tides Family Services
07.2020 - 04.2021
College Advisor
College Advising Corp
06.2019 - 06.2020
College Prep Coordinator
Massachusetts Promise Fellow, Youth Enrichment Services
06.2018 - 06.2019
AmeriCorps Member
CityYear
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bridgewater State University
Graduate -
Northeastern Graduate Courses
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