Kayla Maharaj
Vincentown,NJ
Summary
Student Success Navigator with 7+ years of experience working and volunteering with students of all ability types in diverse environments. Skilled in developing and implementing programs and events to foster community engagement and to increase the accessibility and visibility of academic and educational resources. Expert in organizing, creating and presentation of digital resources for historical and educational use. Adept at producing high-level work, as shown through receiving The Scott Morschauser Prize for Best Graduate Paper in 2024 for primary research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Navigator
Rowan University Academic Support Programs
01.2024 - Current
- Use case management approach to support Some College No Degree students, ensuring frequent contact, guidance, early intervention, and developing realistic goals and success plans.
- Collaboration with Academic Support Programs and Advising departments to support all students, including event planning and programming, as well as developing and delivering workshops.
- Work successfully with diverse student populations including, but not limited to, fight-generation, military, neurodivergent, low income, adult, and underrepresented individuals. Differentiate resources provided, based on individual student needs.
- Serve as resource for University community for programming initiatives related to SCND students.
Graduate Assistant for Success Coaching
Rowan University Academic Support Programs
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized and developed digital resources and marketing initiatives for the academic support and well-being of college students to promote academic and personal success.
- Supported undergraduate student Success Coaches through direct supervision, workshops, training, and mentoring.
- Managed and organized large projects and events for the benefit of the university.
Digital Research Assistant
Rowan University College Of Humanities And Social
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed digital database for the Adelson Photo Collection donated to Rowan University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Enhanced the collection's accessibility through digitization, research, and creation of metadata for 267 photographs
- Increased the collection's visibility and usability online
Learning Programs and Archives Intern
Nemours Estate
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched and recorded provenance and historical significance of archival materials to inform learning programs at partnering schools.
- Orchestrated the management of the Estate photo collection through digitizing, organizing, and properly storing the large collection.
Program Instructor & Village Leader
YMCA Of The Pines
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with a variety of age-levels outdoors to foster team building, and outdoor skills.
- Taught visitors the history of the property and outdoor-focused skills, and quickly adapted training plans for each group based on skill level, age, abilities, and other needs.
- Supervised groups of around 30 children of varying ages, interest, skill and developmental levels, as well as around 15 counselors at a sleepaway camp.
Special Education Activities Assistant
South Brunswick Township
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted with disabled children and adults in various activities, including: summer camp, sports activities, performing a play, and various games.
- Implemented strategies to meet needs of people with a variety of disabilities.
- Supported and supervised other employees and volunteers who were new to the position or community.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A) - History
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic Planning
- Presentations and public speaking
- Student Development
- Research abilities
Accomplishments
- Recipient of The Scott Morschauser Prize for Best Graduate Paper for History in 2024
- Selected to present at the 2024 Phi Alpha Theta regional conference for my historical research and digital projects.
- Selected to present at the 2024 Graduate Research Day at Rowan University on my "Early Representation of Black Students In 'The Whit' at Rowan University" digital collection.
- Nominated to present at the 2023 and 2024 History Poster Sessions at Rowan University for my historical research and digital projects.
Timeline
Student Success Navigator
Rowan University Academic Support Programs
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant for Success Coaching
Rowan University Academic Support Programs
07.2023 - 01.2024
Digital Research Assistant
Rowan University College Of Humanities And Social
05.2023 - 09.2023
Learning Programs and Archives Intern
Nemours Estate
05.2023 - 08.2023
Program Instructor & Village Leader
YMCA Of The Pines
06.2022 - 01.2023
Special Education Activities Assistant
South Brunswick Township
06.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Arts (M.A) - History
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rowan University
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