Emma Donnelly
Fontana,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Met with students to talk about major placement and transferable courses to guide them through the admissions process.
- Created academic plans for students and enrolled First-Time Freshman and Transfer students
English Faculty Intern
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Constructed lesson plans in English courses which led to optimized engagement in the classroom
- Fostered equitable spaces in the classroom by actively listening to student needs
Transfer Admissions Counselor and Recruiter
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed over 70 Transfer recruitment events on campus and virtually, each semester
- Discussed financial aid plans along side academic timelines for a wholistic approach to a students academic journey
Events Team Lead
UC Berkeley Transfer Student Center
Berkeley, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed curriculum for 16 transition courses in one semester for transfer students on UC Berkeley’s campus
- Lead planning, communication and scheduling of campus wide events both virtually and in-person.
Teachers Aid
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Curated weekly homework and quizzes based on lessons within the classroom
Education
Master of Arts - English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
05.2021
AA For Transfer - English
Chaffey College
05.2019
Conference Presentations
Recruitment starts with Relationships
SCCCU Conference - 2022
Importance of Workplace Culture
SCCCU Conference - 2023
Volunteer Projects
Graduate Student Mentor - Mentor Collective at Cal Poly Pomona
Dec 2023 - Present
High School Mentor - Activate Student Ministries
Aug 2018 - Present
Tutor - Impact Tutoring
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Transfer Mentor - Berkeley Undergraduate Mentorship Program
May 2020 - June 2021
Skills
Soft Skills: Adaptability, Interpersonal Communication, Analytical
Technical Skills: Ellucian, Oracle, TES, Microsoft Office, Google Platforms, Adobe, Graphic Design
Timeline
Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
California Baptist University
01.2023 - Current
English Faculty Intern
Glendale Community College
05.2022 - 12.2022
Transfer Admissions Counselor and Recruiter
Biola University
09.2021 - 01.2023
Events Team Lead
UC Berkeley Transfer Student Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Teachers Aid
Chaffey College
08.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
AA For Transfer - English
Chaffey College