Ruth Asfaw
Brownsville,PA
Summary
Through my role as a Graduate Assistant I specialize in utilizing analytics to drive effective decision-making. My expertise lies in assessing and improving student performance through data analytics, showcasing a meticulous approach to data management. With a collaborative and strategic mindset, I have successfully employed analytics to address academic challenges, develop personalized success plans, and optimize project outcomes. Proficient in quantitative skills and programming, I bring a unique analytical perspective that enhances organizational efficiency and fosters success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant Success Coach
PennWest California
California, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Guide students toward success through one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Use data analytics to assess student performance, implementing tailored interventions for improvement.
- Conduct workshops on leadership and effective communication to enhance overall student success.
- Collaborate with advisors and faculty to address academic challenges using the different resources provided by school.
- Develop individualized success plans and incorporated personalized strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Graduate Research Library Assistant
PennWest California
California, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Responded to inquiries and aided in locating requested data.
- Systematically collected, organized, and inputted data into Excel, highlighting strong data management skills for tracking and modeling purposes.
- Assembled and organized data for projects related to events, emphasizing the application of data analytics for project success.
- Provided administrative support to department faculty, offering assistance in curriculum and research with a data-driven approach.
- Prepared and maintained displays for events thrown, utilizing data visualization techniques to present information effectively.
Resident Assistant
PennWest California
California, PA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated students in reviewing and comprehending lessons, fostering connections with new material through a holistic understanding.
- Guided students in identifying effective study methods, aiming to improve overall academic performance.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings to clarify and reinforce concepts taught in class, addressing specific challenges and questions students had.
- Coached students in essential study skills, including note-taking, organization, and time management, promoting a well-rounded approach to academic success.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
PennWest California
California, PA
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Established and executed benchmarks for student academic achievement through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions, promoting diversified and enriched learning experiences.
- Identified and mitigated obstacles hindering student learning, facilitating timely completion of homework tasks for improved academic success.
- Collaborated with professors to discern student needs, creating tailored tutoring plans and continuously assessing student progress.
- Assisted students in developing essential economic, management, and math skills through close mentorship.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions in various subjects, including college algebra, microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, and principles of marketing, to provide targeted academic support.
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Offered administrative and clerical support by managing phone calls, directing incoming inquiries, handling mail, and providing information about programs or services.
- Partnered with social workers to enhance patient support and ensure coordinated care.
- Organized and managed donation drives for clothing, food, medical supplies, and other items.
- Adhered to safety protocols, minimizing accidents, and mitigating the spread of diseases through vigilant observation and implementation of preventive measures.
Volunteer
Natalie Autism Center
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Led small group and individual classroom activities tailored to students' unique learning needs, employing differentiated instructional strategies.
- Cultivated empathy among students, fostering confidence and enhancing self-image through targeted encouragement.
- Guided the development of functional life skills in students with autism, utilizing explicit instruction and repetition to solidify and reinforce essential skills.
- Developed educational materials related to topics like diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA05.2024
BBA - Business Management
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA05.2022
Skills
- Skilled researcher
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training and development
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Data Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Quantitative Skills
- Programming and Software Proficiency
- Regression Analysis
- Forecasting
Custom
- English, Native/ Bilingual
- Amharic, Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
International Club- Treasurer
Student Activities Board
Women United
Anime Club
Timeline
Graduate Assistant Success Coach
PennWest California
08.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
PennWest California
06.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate Research Library Assistant
PennWest California
08.2022 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Leader
PennWest California
02.2019 - 05.2022
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross
07.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer
Natalie Autism Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
MBA - Business Analytics
Pennsylvania Western University
BBA - Business Management
Pennsylvania Western University
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