Motivated Academic Advisor with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2021 - Current
Advise approximately 450 students in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Maintenance Science for a timely degree completion by applying an academic study plan model
Instruct and nurture up to seven peer mentors at one time to serve first year and high-risk students to increase retention rates across the University
Assist students with identification of long-term goals and career plans utilizing the Appreciate Advising Model
Advise special populations of students within scope of responsibility, such as new or transfer students, minority groups, and assisting in exploration of academic programs
Collaborating with a diverse team of 20 academic advisors and leadership to ensure the success of undergraduate students
Abide by academic policies and procedures whilst working efficiently with other campus departments to support the unique needs of the students.
Instructor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2021 - Current
Of record for two UNIV 101: College Success
Develop UNIV 101 course curriculum, assessment, teaching, and learning activities for the student population with unique Aeronautical goals
Supervise and mentor UNIV 101 peer mentors
Instructor
University of Central Florida
08.2017 - 08.2019
On record for nine SLS 1501: Strategies for Student Success
Graded and provided growth-driven feedback towards the students’ work in a timely manner
Developed SLS 1501 course curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning activities
Trained, supervised, and evaluated SLS 1501 Peer Mentors
Conducted research and assessed the First-Year Experience program and First-Year Seminar course
Participated in the design of SLS 1501 faculty training and development
Mentored students one-on-one through office hours and digital communication methods
Maintained an atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate personal and professional growth and development of critical thinking skills
Member of the curriculum committee that created a comprehensive plan to improve the SLS 1501
Academic Coach/Academic Advisor
Advent Health University
01.2012 - 08.2017
Acted as a liaison between Enrollment Services, the Office of the Registrar, and Financial Services to help students understand their options and responsibilities, both academically and financially
Assisted students in identifying academic challenges and created strategies for success in areas such as: managing anxiety and stress, concentration, information processing, self-testing, study aids, time management, and effective test-taking strategies
Assembled and conducted workshops to help students excel in areas such as motivation, critical thinking, and extrinsic/intrinsic values
Advised approximately 200-250 students in health-related programs (nursing, occupational therapy, radiology, etc.)
Monitored student progress toward educational/career goals and met to review their academic program co progress and discuss grades and other performance indicators
Partnered with the intradepartmental committee to increase connections and awareness for high school seniors about the college experience
Served as a probation advisor assisting academically at-risk students to transition them to good academic standing
Instructor on record for PSYC 124 - General Psychology for dual-enrollment high school seniors during the Fall 2013 semester
Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityAssistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University