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SHAKIRA GONZALEZ

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Determined Academic Advisor accomplished at ensuring students meet educational requirements and talented at advising students on degree-specific programs. A superior grasp of academic advising principles. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a flexible schedule.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Advisor

CUNY EDGE Kingsborough Community College
2021.10 - Current
  • Communicated regularly with advisees to promote student retention and success and address concerns
  • Organized and communicated timely outreach to students about academic progress, registration requirements and course offerings
  • Evaluated transfer and advanced placement credits of incoming students and advised students on academic admittance requirements
  • Provided individual and group counseling services to meet developmental and remedial needs of students
  • Encouraged students going through difficult times, helping them persevere and be ready for later educational and personal challenges.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Smart Start Early Childhood Center
2020.01 - 2021.09
  • Helped children learn about language, science and life skills with dynamic curriculum
  • Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational letter and number recognition skills
  • Created positive and inclusive learning environment focused on safety, respect and acceptance
  • Evaluated children to identify behaviors associated with learning disorders or underlying challenges
  • Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's nutritional needs.

Art Instructor

NIA Community Services Network
2015.09 - 2020.01
  • Taught students how to use color, shading, perspective and specific techniques to realize artistic visions
  • Delivered individual and group art instruction and adapted teaching styles to mesh with artistic levels of diverse student groups
  • Implemented new art teaching strategies based on latest developments and technologies
  • Prepared students for performances and talent showcases with instruction and ample practice time
  • Designed and delivered innovative curriculums and continually evaluated and updated plans and syllabi for optimum, up-to-date learning.

Education

MBA - Marketing

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Borough of Manhattan Community College
05.2019

Skills

  • Academic Counseling
  • Student Development
  • Career Advising
  • Student Support
  • School Programs Development
  • Career Event Planning
  • Digital Graphics
  • Graphic and Media Design

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design

California Institute of Arts, CALARTS

Timeline

Academic Advisor

CUNY EDGE Kingsborough Community College
2021.10 - Current

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Smart Start Early Childhood Center
2020.01 - 2021.09

Art Instructor

NIA Community Services Network
2015.09 - 2020.01

MBA - Marketing

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

CUNY Brooklyn College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design

California Institute of Arts, CALARTS

SHAKIRA GONZALEZ