Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Advisor
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2018 - 05.2023
Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
Provided design content and instruction for college and career workshops.
Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
Facilitated interest inventories to help students with college and career choices.
Bookseller
Tatnuck Bookseller
09.2017 - 05.2018
Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
Processed payments and returns on company POS system using proper cash-handling procedures.
Collaborated with other staff to support smooth daily operations.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Educator
Worcester Public Schools
09.1979 - 06.2017
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Anna Maria College
Paxton MA
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater MA
Skills
Administration Collaboration
Event Promotion
Individual and Family Support
Support Networks
Visitor Support
Timeline
Educational Advisor
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2018 - 05.2023
Bookseller
Tatnuck Bookseller
09.2017 - 05.2018
Educator
Worcester Public Schools
09.1979 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Anna Maria College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
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