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SAIANNA SMITH

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator and advisor with a proven track record at USC McMorrow NAI Program, adept in student recruitment and college preparation. Excelled in creating impactful curricula and fostering alumni engagement. Skilled in Microsoft Office and interpersonal communication, effectively enhancing student success and program development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Programs Advisor

USC McMorrow NAI Program
08.2019 - Current
  • Recruit students to be part of the NAI program
  • Provide students with financial aid workshops and counseling
  • Assist students in applying for college
  • Counsel the students and their parents on the expectations of college
  • Attend conferences and professional development related to the field of education
  • Create curriculum for 9th-12th graders in preparation for college applications

Academic Advisor

JDT Educational Consulting
06.2013 - Current
  • Assist high school students in applying to college via a for-profit organization
  • Present on A-G requirements, financial aid, and required exams to parents and students
  • Provide feedback on personal statements and college application data
  • Transcript and GPA evaluation

Special Projects Coordinator

USC McMorrow NAI Program
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Promote alumni engagement
  • Collect alumni student data
  • Assist in classroom substitution
  • Advise current students in college and career planning
  • Assist families in applying to college for the first time
  • Directed summer 2018 program operations

Lead Tutor

World Centered Outreach, WCO
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provide math and English tutoring to local middle school students through a non-profit program at their middle school

Tutor

USC Kinder2College
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Assist students in planning for their academic future
  • Liaison between other staff members and program director
  • Help navigate parents in understanding the four tiers of higher education in California
  • Assist in behavioral and emotional problems

College Center Coordinator

UCLA Bruin Corps
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Create a college-going culture on a middle school campus
  • Weekly classroom presentations to 6th-8th grade classrooms on the college process
  • Lead campus beautification project
  • Produced a college and career day fair
  • One-on-one meetings with students
  • Coordinate college tours
  • Monthly presentations on A-G requirements and State exam changes for teachers and staff

Program

UC Irvine Crews
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Attend monthly meetings
  • Engage new first-generation freshmen on the UC Irvine campus
  • Guide first-generation students in navigating the hidden curriculum
  • Plan bi-weekly activities to keep students motivated in completing college

Program Transcriber

UCLA Black Male Institute
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Analyzed the data portrayed in one-on-one interviews
  • Transcribed recorded interviews for program director
  • Provided feedback to directors

Education

Doctorate of Educational Leadership -

California State University
05.2026

Master's of Educational Counseling -

University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019

B.A. - American Studies

University of California, Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Transcription

Training

  • AERA 2018
  • SOCAL CAN
  • WACCAC 2022
  • NCAN 2022
  • UC Conference 2023
  • CSU Conference 2023
  • Learning in the Brain, 2022
  • NCAN 2024
  • UC Conference 2024
  • CSU Conference 2024

Volunteer Experience

Young Adult Representative, Disciples of Christ Christian Church, Fullerton, California, 01/17, Present, Coordinate conferences and workshops for youth and young adult spiritual and personal enhancement, Attend board meetings and retreats to gain further knowledge on how to serve in this role

Publications

Academic success of students who come from highly stressful homes

Accomplishments

  • You Run This Town Foundation: 2024 Impact Award

Timeline

Student Programs Advisor

USC McMorrow NAI Program
08.2019 - Current

Special Projects Coordinator

USC McMorrow NAI Program
08.2017 - 08.2019

Lead Tutor

World Centered Outreach, WCO
10.2016 - 06.2018

College Center Coordinator

UCLA Bruin Corps
07.2016 - 08.2017

Program Transcriber

UCLA Black Male Institute
06.2015 - 12.2015

Tutor

USC Kinder2College
01.2015 - 09.2017

Program

UC Irvine Crews
09.2013 - 06.2016

Academic Advisor

JDT Educational Consulting
06.2013 - Current

Doctorate of Educational Leadership -

California State University

Master's of Educational Counseling -

University of Southern California (USC)

B.A. - American Studies

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

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