Jennifer Dewhirst
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at KIPP Texas Public Schools, excelling in relationship building and strategic planning. Leveraged academic counseling and interpersonal communication to enhance student educational transitions. Achieved significant advancements in student opportunities through innovative strategies and effective stakeholder management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postsecondary Transition Advisor
Kipp Texas Public Schools
06.2016 - Current
- Coaches caseload of students to develop and implement a well-researched postsecondary academic plan.
- Advises students about college admissions requirements, financial aid processes, scholarship opportunities, and career pathways.
- Empowers students through personalized coaching and problem-solving strategies to access available campus and community resources.
- Consistently seeks out professional training to ensure delivery of accurate information.
Director of High School Placement
KIPP Texas Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2016
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen student opportunities.
- Guided students through the high school application process, from exploration through matriculation and enrollment.
- Educated families about high school options, tailored to the needs and wants of students and families.
- Proactively identified talented students for various extracurricular options.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to family communication.
Bartender
AMC Theatres
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VAMaster of Arts - Spanish Literature And Linguistics
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2019
Skills
- Establish and maintain strong, diverse relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Academic counseling
- College and career advising
Certification
- Certified Coach, Inside Track
- Certified Teacher, Texas Education Agency
- Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award, 2014
- Teach For America Champion for Education, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Postsecondary Transition Advisor
Kipp Texas Public Schools
06.2016 - Current
Bartender
AMC Theatres
05.2012 - 05.2016
Director of High School Placement
KIPP Texas Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2016
- Certified Coach, Inside Track
- Certified Teacher, Texas Education Agency
- Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award, 2014
- Teach For America Champion for Education, 2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of William & Mary
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature And Linguistics
University of Houston
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