MARYELLEN ROCK
Madison,Wisconsin
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate educator/administrator with robust experience advising and motivating students, strengthening student potential through positive mentoring and effective communication. Goal-oriented educator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Director
Edgewood High School
Madison, WI
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Increased enrollment by 40 students/year during tenure
- Launched minority recruitment objective/increased minority enrollment
- Increased International Student Enrollment
- Developed all marketing materials, leading to increased applications
- Hosted tours, fostered strong relationships with local schools
- Managed scholarship applications, selected committees
- Pioneered Admissions Ambassador Program
- Coordinated all recruitment events including placement testing/open houses.
Director
College Consultants, LLC
Madison, WI
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Established and coordinated academic advising for high school, college & graduate students
- Advised students on college selection, ACT & SAT prep & course placement
- Provided hands-on academic mentoring for high school, college and graduate levels
- Assisted parents & families with navigating college journey
- Coordinated academic assessments for high school and college students
- Mentored at-risk students, assisted students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
Associate Faculty
Cardinal Stritch University
Madison, WI
01.1995 - 01.2014
- Taught various courses including ASB 201 Persuasive Writing, MGT 306 Principles of Goal Setting, Time Management, MGT 534 Managing and Motivating Teams, MGT 405 Leadership and Management, ASB 101 Introduction to Written Communication, MGT 301 Critical Thinking and Writing.
Education
Master of Science in Business Administration -
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WIBachelor of Science in English Literature -
Edgewood College
Madison, WICertificate in Shakespearean Literature -
University of London
London, EnglandSkills
Instructional planning
Admissions Policies
Student relationship development
Higher Education Knowledge
Employee Supervision
Recruitment Strategies
Nominations
- Guest Speaker for CHAMPS Life Skills Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Leadership Team, Edgewood High School
- Nominated and served as an Advisor for the University of Wisconsin Student Athletic Advisory Board (SAAB)
- University of Wisconsin Exceptional Commitment Award
- Grant Recipient, Edgewood College Study Abroad Program via Dominican University, Lake Forest, Illinois.
- Guest Speaker for Blueprint Student Athlete Scholars, Educational Success Program
Timeline
Admissions Director
Edgewood High School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Director
College Consultants, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2020
Associate Faculty
Cardinal Stritch University
01.1995 - 01.2014
Master of Science in Business Administration -
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science in English Literature -
Edgewood College
Certificate in Shakespearean Literature -
University of London