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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
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
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, NJ
05.2022

Bachelors Of Arts - History

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
05.2021

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
Leah Castellano