Judith Dolce
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Higher Education Practitioner with expertise in student success advisement and instruction. Adept at engaging diverse student groups, offering one-on-one advisement, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to fostering student development, intercultural competence, and academic success by creating innovative and transformative student experiences. Extensive experience in learning facilitation in courses and topics within African American/Africana Studies disciplines as well as workshop facilitation, instruction and presentation using strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to successfully present to diverse learners and audiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
CUNY Borough Of Manhattan Community College
01.2019 - Current
- Develop syllabi for courses in the History Department
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities
History Adjunct Professor
William Paterson University Dept. of
08.2017 - Current
- Develop syllabus for history course
- Plan and implement learning modules, instructional activities, in-class discussions and assignments
- Assess grades for students based on performance in class, assignments and examinations
- Advise students on how to be successful and earn desired grade in course.
Student Support Specialist
City University of New York
06.2017 - Current
- Provide academic and college success advice; skill improvement, college readiness and survival strategies; general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration advice
- Monitor, evaluate, document and report on students’ attendance, academic participation and progress, ensure compliance with guidelines, and manage records and files
- Conduct research and consult with advisement staff to review program goals and discuss strategies to ensure that course/program is meeting intended learning objectives and outcomes
- Coordinate and conduct weekly meeting with Math Start teachers to discuss student progress, challenges, updates and concerns
Co- Private Investigator/ Program Facilitator
CUNY Black, Race, And Ethnic Studies Initiative
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Draft grant proposal and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the CUNY Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative.
- Foster the growth and implementation of best practices for all grant-related functions such as budget development, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute to establish program procedures, standards, and stablish priorities and deadlines.
- Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions. Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
- Conduct outreach to Community Based Organizations to identify opportunities for partnerships.
- Design promotional materials for Ayiti in the City program.
New York Location Coordinator
Global Experiences
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Manage international students interning abroad in New York City
- Provide personal and professional support during their stay
- Coordinate social and cultural events
- Manage program budget
- Perform in-person site visits with students and internship supervisors
- Troubleshoot internship and housing problems during the program
- Report updates, concerns, and emergencies to superiors at Maryland based headquarters
- Capture media to document program events
- Manage and post content to Facebook groups
- Maintain constant communication with students, employers, partners and stakeholders.
Student Development Intern
College of Staten Island, CUNY Start Program
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Identified students who may be at risk for academic probation or other challenges and conducted outreach and engagement activities
- Developed and Facilitate Academic Success Workshops
- Co-facilitated CUNY Start College Success Seminar
- Participated in regular meetings with the Advisement team to discuss program updates, plan curriculum, discuss new projects and ideas, current research in higher education and student development, program- related issues as well as students’ strengths and challenges
- Attended CUNY Start professional development workshops.
Parenting Facilitator
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Taught Enhanced Parenting Course to organization’s clients
- Conducted outreach and education activities to educate clients and other community organizations about organization’s resources
- Developed and provided culturally appropriate curriculum for workshops
- Participated in mental health and trauma-informed care trainings and incorporated content into program curriculum
- Communicated regularly with program manager regarding status of clients, incidents, challenges and successes
- Identified and built collaborative relationships with referral sources and community resources to support program needs.
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant
SUNY Albany Africana, Department
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Evaluated student performance, including grading assignments, exams, and papers
- Met with course instructors to assists to determine grading criteria
- Tracked and recorded students’ course grades in on Blackboard
- Tracked and recorded students’ class attendance
- Managed course Blackboard page by posting assignments, lecture slideshows and notes for student access
- Maintained weekly office hours to communicate in person with students as needed
- Responded to student inquiries regarding grades, assignments, attendance, and course material
- Provided assistance to faculty members or staff with research
- Performed other administrative and instructional duties as assigned by department faculty.
Education
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Project Management
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY05.2023
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY08.2023
Bachelor’s of Arts - African American Studies
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY08.2012
Master of Arts - Africana Studies
SUNY University At Albany
Albany, NY12.2014
Skills
- Instructional Design:
- Learning Management Systems
- Project Management:
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Multicultural Competence
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advising and Counseling:
- Writing and Communication
- Online Learning Platforms
Timeline
Co- Private Investigator/ Program Facilitator
CUNY Black, Race, And Ethnic Studies Initiative
06.2022 - 08.2023
New York Location Coordinator
Global Experiences
01.2020 - 04.2020
Adjunct Lecturer
CUNY Borough Of Manhattan Community College
01.2019 - Current
History Adjunct Professor
William Paterson University Dept. of
08.2017 - Current
Student Support Specialist
City University of New York
06.2017 - Current
Student Development Intern
College of Staten Island, CUNY Start Program
01.2017 - 06.2017
Parenting Facilitator
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
03.2016 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant
SUNY Albany Africana, Department
10.2012 - 05.2013
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Project Management
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University Stony Brook
Bachelor’s of Arts - African American Studies
CUNY College of Staten Island
Master of Arts - Africana Studies
SUNY University At Albany
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