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Megan Peterson

Kalamazoo

Summary

Driven graduate student in higher education and student affairs eager to enter the field. Recognized for keen eye for detail and individualized care for students.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Academic Success Coach Program Manager

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Hire and train up to 17 undergraduate student employees each semester, preparing them to meet with fellow undergraduate students on a weekly basis to provide comprehensive academic support.
  • Research and collect up-to-date resources on study skills and academic support to be used in peer coaching sessions, creating a digital database for student staff based on ten scales from The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI).
  • Market the program to incoming and transfer students through email communication, utilizing targeted marketing strategies based on major, program, and classes.
  • Support and advise student staff through consistent 1:1 meetings, walk-in appointments, and timely communication through Microsoft Teams.

Merze Tate Student Employee Onboarding Planner

Student Success Services; Western Michigan
Kalamazoo
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Reviewed the previous year's conference materials, feedback, and evaluations in order to make needed adjustments for this year's conference.
  • Created necessary forms through Google Suite, such as student and speaker registration, an attendance tracker, video recording consent form for speakers, and breakout session feedback survey.
  • Interviewed students who attended the previous year's conference, gathering more in-depth qualitative data.
  • Drafted three potential budget proposals for conference, differing based on location on campus and catering company.

Graduate Student Co-Instructor

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supported students in an online, asynchronous learning environment by answering emails in a timely manner, holding weekly office hours, and conducting video conferences to address concerns and track students' progress.
  • Graded student discussion boards on a weekly basis, providing thorough feedback with praise and suggestions for improved, and assisted in grading other assignments, such as essays and a final presentation.
  • Created week-long unit on self-leadership, finding relevant resources on the topic and crafting a discussion engagement activity to encourage student participation
  • Efficiently navigated eLearning software, ensuring that students had a smooth technological experience through easy-to-access links to readings and videos, organized deadlines, and personalized videos from myself and the faculty.

Education

Master of Arts - Higher Education And Student Affairs

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - English & Nonprofit Administration

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-2023

Graduate Extracurricular Activity

  • Served as Parliamentarian for Graduate Student Association from August 2024-April 2025, presiding over all general assembly meetings, crafting general assembly meeting agendas and accompanying PowerPoint slides, following Robert's Rules of Orders, and chairing the Constitutional Committee.

Timeline

Merze Tate Student Employee Onboarding Planner

Student Success Services; Western Michigan
01.2025 - 04.2025

Graduate Student Co-Instructor

Western Michigan University
05.2024 - 08.2025

Peer Academic Success Coach Program Manager

Western Michigan University
08.2023 - 04.2025

Master of Arts - Higher Education And Student Affairs

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - English & Nonprofit Administration

Central Michigan University

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