Results-driven professional with a robust background in educational support and financial aid advising. Experienced in exceptional communication and organizational skills, fostering student success through collaborative efforts and mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Advisor
Post University
Waterbury, CT
10.2024 - Current
Advise students on completing all stages in financial aid process, including FAFSA corrections and document submissions, to ensure eligibility and funding access.
Collaborate with university departments to finalize student aid, enhancing communication and streamlining processes for timely aid disbursement.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations
Respond promptly and accurately to student inquiries regarding financial aid status and procedures, improving student satisfaction and support.
1st/5th Grade Teacher- All Subjects
READY Academy Christian School
Norfolk, VA
10.2020 - 06.2024
Built strong relationships with families through weekly engagement, fostering open conversations about student performance and support.
Maintained accurate student records to ensure compliance and enhance communication with stakeholders.
Mentored colleagues on effective technology use, management, and organizational skills within the educational setting.
Collaborated with leadership to assess and report on academic development during hybrid learning, informing instructional strategies.
9th/10th Grade Urban Education Fellow-Fellow Lead
Great Oaks Charter Schools
Wilmington, DE
08.2018 - 06.2020
Supervised and coached team of first year Fellows on instructional and mentorship strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness
Tracked and analyzed academic growth based on student mastery of standards-aligned curriculum and character development through continuous self-assessments
Facilitated weekly student and content-focused meetings with stakeholders to align instructional goals and support student success