M. Rose YBABEN
Ogden,UT
Summary
Collaborative Advisor with a dedication to partnering with coworkers, students, and family members to promote an engaged, empowering, and effective partnership to attain clients' goals. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of individuals in the dynamic field of education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor and Recruiter Dept of Social Work
Weber State University
07.2024 - Current
- Designed and provided outreach services to inform prospective students about the educational opportunities at the Bachelors and Masters levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to students at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with students to ensure consistent retention and loyalty by motivating students to reach their educational goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable advising to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Effectively collaborated and work in team settings.
- Took initiative to work autonomously and without supervision when required, began projects independently, and managed own advising caseload as well as recruitment events/activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Founder and College Advisor
Soaring2College
06.2024 - Current
- Established a successful business with innovative solutions by identifying needs for high school students and their families during the college planning journey.
- Advising families as they plan high school courses and extracurriculars
- Helping families understand important college planning timelines
- Assisting students with exploration of majors and careers
- Guiding families through the college search and selection process
- Coaching students through Common App completion
Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
Director of Counseling
Saint Joseph Catholic High School
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Advised and supported students to compile college lists, college admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about college application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines
- Advised students on educational, college, career and social opportunities
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty/administrators, and social workers to address problems and grow student success
Director of Admissions
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long- and short-term goals
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas
- Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention
Teacher - 1st Grade
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Business - Human Resource Mgt
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.1992
Associate of Arts - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Hoffman Estates, IL05.1989
Skills
- Academic advising
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Time Management
Timeline
Advisor and Recruiter Dept of Social Work
Weber State University
07.2024 - Current
Founder and College Advisor
Soaring2College
06.2024 - Current
Director of Counseling
Saint Joseph Catholic High School
03.2020 - 06.2024
Director of Admissions
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
06.2017 - 06.2020
Teacher - 1st Grade
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business - Human Resource Mgt
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary's University
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