Karen Ivette Barahona
Brooklyn,USA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ASAP/ACE RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
New York City College of Technology-CUNY
05.2023 - Current
- Spearhead recruitment and subsequent related activities, including responding to students via our official recruiting email, managing and maintaining administrative recruitment guidance, monitoring recruiting documents.
- Represent ASAP/ACE at both internal and external events and conduct presentations regarding these programs at college access events and informational sessions.
- Manage student follow-up tasks related to enrollment, such as submission of vaccination records, proof of residency, and high school diplomas.
- Supervise and coordinate a team of student ambassadors, providing guidance, delegating tasks and ensuring effective representation at campus and outreach events
- Successful in recruiting 173 students in Spring 2025 and 558 students in Fall 2024, surpassing recruitment target
RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST/NON-TEACHING ADJUNCT
New York City College of Technology-CUNY
11.2024 - Current
- Vet and assess applicants’ eligibility based on program requirements for ASAP/ACE
- Work closely with the ASAP|ACE Program Director, Math Start Program Coordinator and advisement team to organize information and pre-advisement sessions.
- Work with ASAP|ACE advisors to identity ACE eligible.
- Create targeted outreach campaigns to potential students via postcard mailing, emailing, and mass texting
MATH START ADVISOR/NON-TEACHING ADJUNCT
Guttman Community College, New York City College of Technology-CUNY
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided academic and college success advice, general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration support
- Facilitated CUNY Start/ Math Start advisement seminar classes and/or college-readiness workshops
- Participated in student/teacher/advisor conferences, providing feedback to students on their academic progress and class participation.
- Supported a caseload of
ABA ASSISTANT
McCarton Foundation
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed skills in Applied Behavior Analysis while working one-on-one with autistic children under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher
- Trained by Licensed Behavioral Analyst and learned from clinicians in Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Input behavioral data into programs to track progress of each child.
INTENTIONAL TEACHER
The Academy of Young Scholars
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Buffalo, NY05.2021
Skills
- Emotional Development
- Group Management
- Student Recruitment & Outreach
- CUNYFirst Platforms
- Microsoft suite
- Training and Development
- Program Development and Management
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Calendar Management
- Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST/NON-TEACHING ADJUNCT
New York City College of Technology-CUNY
11.2024 - Current
ASAP/ACE RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
New York City College of Technology-CUNY
05.2023 - Current
MATH START ADVISOR/NON-TEACHING ADJUNCT
Guttman Community College, New York City College of Technology-CUNY
06.2022 - 06.2023
ABA ASSISTANT
McCarton Foundation
11.2021 - 07.2022
INTENTIONAL TEACHER
The Academy of Young Scholars
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University at Buffalo, SUNY
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