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Krista Vaicaitis

Admissions Counselor
Tampa,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Education Administrative Professional skilled at completing student-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking, planning and organizational abilities. Independent worker with leadership, schedule coordination, resource allocation experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal service to guide students in satisfying program requirements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Counselor

Everglades University
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintains knowledge in programs offered by the university.
  • Understands admissions procedures and policies.
  • Utilizes professional communication to enroll and maintain future students.
  • Follows-up with student inquiries either on campus, by phone or through electronic resources.
  • Helps students through the enrollment process and ensure that they have met all admissions requirements.
  • Calls daily inquiries to conduct interviews for enrollments.
  • Catalogs phone call records and interviews in daily admissions report.
  • Gives guided tours of the campus.
  • Collaborates with the admissions team to develop new strategies.
  • Reviews start plan with Campus Vice President on a weekly basis.

Senior Program Coordinator/Case Manager

Columbia University, Disability Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed plans for individual students' needs in concert with local support services.
  • Implemented case management system that supports accurate record keeping for each student.
  • Organized and managed program development through successful relationship building to retain students.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by diligently reviewing applications and documentation while staying informed about university requirements for 150-200 assigned students.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Implemented innovative solutions that addressed program challenges while maintaining high level of quality control.

Secondary Learning Support Teacher

Cayman International School
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Wrote letters of recommendation and reference for students applying for mentorship, university and boarding school admission.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional counseling to over 30 individual learners to enable positive outcomes.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster program engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Literacy Support Teacher/Program Coordinator

Sarasota County Schools, North Port High School
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Liaised with Student Success Center to assist students with academic planning while promoting educational opportunities post-high school.
  • Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters for over 200 participants.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Secondary Literacy Coach/Reading Teacher

Broward County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2018
  • Consulted as member of RTI (Response to Intervention) Team to implement interventions for identified learners.
  • Assisted School Principal in setting data-driven, school-wide Literacy Goal and instructional action plans.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship for new educators in lesson planning, classroom management strategies.
  • Improved passing rate of FCAT from 55%-60%.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology, English

University At Albany SUNY
Albany
05.2001 -

Skills

Goal-Oriented

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Software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Timeline

Admissions Counselor

Everglades University
04.2024 - Current

Senior Program Coordinator/Case Manager

Columbia University, Disability Services
01.2022 - 01.2024

Secondary Learning Support Teacher

Cayman International School
08.2019 - 02.2021

Literacy Support Teacher/Program Coordinator

Sarasota County Schools, North Port High School
07.2018 - 06.2019

Secondary Literacy Coach/Reading Teacher

Broward County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Education

Hofstra University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology, English

University At Albany SUNY
05.2001 -

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