Sanyé Alston
Kennedale
Summary
A dedicated and student centered higher education professional with a strong background in academic advising, student development, and success coaching. Experienced in supporting first-generation and diverse student populations, I bring strong communication, time management, and motivational skills. Passionate about fostering student growth, persistence, and retention in both academic and personal development.
Detailoriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum for diverse learners across multiple grade levels.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship, fostering student success in and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate with parents, counselors, and support staff to enhance individual student growth.
- Participate in school-wide leadership activities and after-school student support programs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences for students.
Teacher
Newman International Academy
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum for diverse learners across multiple grade levels.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship, fostering student success in and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate with parents, counselors, and support staff to enhance individual student growth.
- Participate in school-wide leadership activities and after-school student support programs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and share best practices.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
Student Success Coach Intern
Georgia SouthWestern University
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Guided students in developing academic and career goals to enhance personal success.
- Facilitated workshops on study strategies, time management, and personal development skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided tailored support to improve retention rates.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive resources for student engagement and success initiatives.
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA, United States01.2023
Skills
- Academic advising, Goal setting, Student retention, Success strategies, Case management, Progress monitoring, Student engagement, Motivation, Educational planning, Degree mapping, Crisis intervention, Student advocacy, Coaching, Mentoring, Transition support, Orientation support
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Newman in 2024.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Timeline
Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Newman International Academy
08.2024 - 07.2025
Student Success Coach Intern
Georgia SouthWestern University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
01.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University