Keli M. Wright
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Professional educator focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Gifted in lecturing students, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in First Year Experience/At-Risk teaching approaches. Motivated Advisor with more than five years of experience working with College Students with 6 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Magnolia School Of Excellence/Charter Schools USA
Shreveport, LA
08.2020 - Current
- Instructed classes 4 of up to 24 students on principles and strategies of English Language Arts.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Retention Specialist/Coordinator
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Presented retention information during all Orientations, Open Houses, university workshops, and class visits Maintained records of academic counseling, visits and program attendance Compiled and maintained all computerized reports, records and documents for Title III
- Conducted and arranged for orientation/training of student tutors and volunteer staff Created and maintained Early Alert program on university Banner Web to help track students' progress, attendance, and grades throughout semester.
- Oversees the Empowering Students for Success Program that aids students with 2.3 and below.
- Implemented student incentive programs to promote positive work culture and increase retention.
Academic Advisor/First Year Experience Instructor
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Counsels and advise students on academic, personal and career related topics that are pertinent to college retention and graduation
- Supervises Tutors and monitor academic progress of students receiving tutorial services Monitored attendance and final grades of at-risk First time Full time freshman each semester and assisted in withdrawal counseling and recruit back initiatives.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students
- Met with group of up to 25-30 individuals to oversee First year College experience and activities.
Service Representative
Social Security Administration
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Serviced public in Ruston and surrounding area with post retirement and disability concerns
- Processed and reviewed Social Security Card Applications
- Reviewed and monitored list for SSA representatives, overpayments and death alerts
- Gave training to co-workers when new policies were available
- Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates
- Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service
Enrollment Counselor
McNeese State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Recruited students to McNeese State University within assigned zones
- Counseled prospective students and parents concerning admission standards,financial aid and housing
- Extensive travel representing MSU at college and career fair programs at high school and community events
Student Support Coordinator
Louisiana Tech University
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Responds to request for information concerning office procedures and determines which request should be handled by supervisor
- Works with students one on one when making schedules for class and finding appropriate curriculum
- Schedule appointments, makes arrangements for conferences, meetings and assembles established background materials as directed
Assistant Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy and Retail
10.2002 - 05.2004
- Compiled reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss and other times pertinent to operation of business
- Formulated pricing policies on merchandising according to requirements for profits of store operations
Education
Certification - Teacher Certification
ITeach
TexasMastr of Arts - Social Science, Psychology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA2018
Bachelors of Arts - Speech Communication, Theatre
Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA2003
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Extensive experience providing academic advising and counseling services
- Fully committed to providing highest possible standards of student services and student support
- Report writing skills
- Proposal development
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Career counseling
- Test Proctoring
- Staff Supervision
- Transcript Review
Accomplishments
- Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
- Student Progress Conferences
Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development. - Administration
Managed Tiger Prowl Student Success Program that resulted in Mentors for college freshman and tutoring services. - Revamped Early Alert Program policies and procedures, modernizing strategies and increasing effectiveness or alerting students.
- Student Involvement
Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Pushing Our Student Higher, INC, supervising weekly after school meetings. - Named "Teacher of the Year" at Magnolia School of Excellence 2021-2022.
- Collaborated with team of 5 teachers in the development of AVID implementation project.
Affiliations
- Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2019 to Current
Timeline
5th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Magnolia School Of Excellence/Charter Schools USA
08.2020 - Current
Retention Specialist/Coordinator
Grambling State University
06.2014 - 07.2019
Academic Advisor/First Year Experience Instructor
Grambling State University
06.2014 - 07.2019
Service Representative
Social Security Administration
05.2008 - 05.2014
Enrollment Counselor
McNeese State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Student Support Coordinator
Louisiana Tech University
08.2004 - 08.2006
Assistant Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy and Retail
10.2002 - 05.2004
Certification - Teacher Certification
ITeach
Mastr of Arts - Social Science, Psychology
Grambling State University
Bachelors of Arts - Speech Communication, Theatre
Mcneese State University
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