Leah Castellano
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Strategic-thinking educational professional passionate about facilitating exceptional student experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
College Access and Equity Coordinator
Heights Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and related obstacles that arose.
- Conducted 350 individual and group advising sessions throughout SY 22-23.
- Recorded data for 50+ students in CRM
- Liaised between students and institutions.
Program Coordinator
The College Of New Jersey
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Gathered and organized materials required for program participation.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
College and Career Advisor
Foundation Academy
Trenton, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Connected with recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Equipped students with skills to increase success through teaching College Prep 10.
Education
Masters Of Arts - Teaching, Urban Education
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2022
Bachelors Of Arts - History
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Project planning
- Program Scheduling
- Database Management
- Grant Writing
- Team Communication
- College and Scholarship Applications
Timeline
College and Career Advisor
Foundation Academy
10.2023 - Current
College Access and Equity Coordinator
Heights Philadelphia
08.2022 - 10.2023
Program Coordinator
The College Of New Jersey
01.2022 - 06.2022
Masters Of Arts - Teaching, Urban Education
The College of New Jersey
Bachelors Of Arts - History
The College of New Jersey