Jana SanGiovanni-Kreger
Tampa,Florida
Summary
With extensive experience at the institutions of higher education and K-12 schools, I am a driven and detail-oriented professional who uses analytical and problem-solving skills to excel in academic advising, curriculum development and planning, instructional design, mentoring/training, career counseling. I seek to leverage skills, knowledge and experience to provide impactful team leadership/collaboration for continuous improvement, project management, and contribute to team success in achieving professional goals/ initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Year Experience Instructor
University of Tampa
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as First Year Experience Instructor for incoming undergraduate students through UT's Center for Teaching and Learning.
Graduate Academic Advisor
University of Tampa
05.2021 - Current
- Serve as Academic Advisor, graduate program specialist & liaison between Graduate & Continuing Studies Admissions, Academic Advising, university staff & faculty for several of the university's academic (graduate & undergraduate) programs
- Provide academic advising for incoming & continuing students, initial registration/enrollment, and program specialist support for program directors and students
- Collaborate with college administrators, faculty, and staff to develop, implement and execute best practice in higher education student advising and success initiatives
- Serve as a liaison for students, faculty, and staff to provide auxiliary academic advising services and across several departments on campus.
Administrative Assistant
University of Tampa
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Administrative Assistant to the Director and staff of Macdonald-Kelce Library
- Provided administrative and office support, staff onboarding/training, building management, and general library operations amongst all departments.
Staff Assistant
University of Tampa
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Administrative lead for the Department of Education's ARD (Admissions, Retention & Dismissal) Committee.
Teacher
Tampa Catholic High School
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Action-based problem solving, task prioritization, & decision-making while designing, creating and delivering curriculum for Digital Information Technology I (Grade 9) and AP Computer Science Principles I (Grades 11 & 12) classes.
Administrative Assistant
University of South Florida
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided high level of customer service, and administrative support for staff and students by greeting & directing visitors responding to inquiries / requests via phone, in-person and email to support the Office of Academic Advising for the Muma College of Business & department's daily work-flow.
Standardized Test Online Scorer
Pearson
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Project-based online scoring of state standardized testing (PARCC) in the fields of Social Studies, English / Language Arts and Reading.
Executive Administrative Assistant / Co-Director
Kreger Group, L.L.C.
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Executive administration and daily office management as a co-director / co-owner of 'start-up' business.
Independent Sales Consultant
Thirty-One Gifts
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed all aspects of independent business - recruiting, networking, sales & marketing presentations / communications, budget & expense reporting, consulting, customer service, & virtual office management.
Site Director
National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Comprehensive event planning (Young Inventors' Showcase), marketing / sales, staff recruitment and training, budget management, outreach with district community education sponsor, staff, parents / participants, and local press for Camp Invention INNOVATE (2010) and DISCOVER (2009) STEM curriculum programs in Lakeville, MN, created by Invent Now Kids, Inc for 100+ participants.
Assistant Director
Tutoring Club of Roseville, CA
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Marketed and managed student programs, proctored assessments & testing, recruited / interviewed / trained staff, conferenced with parents / teachers, community outreach for program sales and marketing, and managed tuition payments and financial plans.
Teacher Consultant / Curriculum Writer / Sales Trainer
TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)
02.2003 - 07.2004
- Cross-functional team collaboration, curriculum writing and consultation, individual commentary contributions & feedback on the revision of standards-based curriculum and best practice for national adoption of the Medieval World History Program, 500 - 1700 C.E Revision.
Department Head / Lead Teacher for Social Sciences, Grades 5 - 8; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher
Hanover Schools
09.1995 - 06.2002
- Served as Department Lead (Grades 5 - 8) in Social Studies curriculum development and administration
- Taught Grade 7 Social Studies
- Served as new teacher mentor and led team teaching collaboration
- Coached high school field hockey team and served as faculty advisor for student government and other extracurricular clubs/organizations.
Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant (Summer Temp)
Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP
06.1999 - 08.2001
- Provided administrative assistance to multiple attorneys in all areas of law, as needed.
Education
M.Ed. in Secondary Education & History / Social Sciences -
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1995
Master of Arts (M.A.) in International & Comparative Education -
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science -
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1993
Skills
- Academic advising expertise
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Curriculum Planning
- Instructional Design
- Online Teaching
- Academic Support
- Project management
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Data analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Student Advocacy
Certification
- FL Department of Education, 1276225
- MA Department of Education, 329176
- CA Department of Education, 040239339
- MN Department of Education, 1276225
Awards
- Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Earthwatch Organization Teacher Researcher Scholarship Recipient
- Primary Source Lead Teacher
- M.A. Department of Education World History Summer Institute Scholar
- Teagle Foundation Scholar
Publications
History Alive! Medieval World & Beyond, 500 - 1700 C.E. Textbook & Curriculum Program
Community Service
- October 2016 - Present, Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL
- August 2016 - Present, Volunteer, Village Community Food Pantry, Tampa, FL
- August 2016 - May 2020, Team Manager, Tampa Bay United Soccer Club, Tampa, FL
- August 2012 - May 2016, Program Coordinator, Desert Foothills Soccer Club, Cave Creek, AZ
- August 2006 - Present, PTO Board Member, Lakeville Public Schools, Lakeville, MN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Year Experience Instructor
University of Tampa
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Academic Advisor
University of Tampa
05.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
University of Tampa
01.2020 - 05.2021
Staff Assistant
University of Tampa
08.2018 - 01.2020
Teacher
Tampa Catholic High School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Administrative Assistant
University of South Florida
08.2017 - 12.2017
Executive Administrative Assistant / Co-Director
Kreger Group, L.L.C.
09.2014 - 03.2016
Standardized Test Online Scorer
Pearson
05.2014 - 12.2016
Independent Sales Consultant
Thirty-One Gifts
07.2010 - 05.2014
Site Director
National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention
01.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Director
Tutoring Club of Roseville, CA
02.2005 - 07.2006
Teacher Consultant / Curriculum Writer / Sales Trainer
TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)
02.2003 - 07.2004
Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant (Summer Temp)
Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP
06.1999 - 08.2001
Department Head / Lead Teacher for Social Sciences, Grades 5 - 8; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher
Hanover Schools
09.1995 - 06.2002
M.Ed. in Secondary Education & History / Social Sciences -
Boston College
Master of Arts (M.A.) in International & Comparative Education -
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science -
Boston College
- FL Department of Education, 1276225
- MA Department of Education, 329176
- CA Department of Education, 040239339
- MN Department of Education, 1276225
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