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
10.2021 - 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
01.2020 - 09.2021
- 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
09.2015 - 01.2020
- 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, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2021
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
10.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Smart Start Early Childhood Center
01.2020 - 09.2021
Art Instructor
NIA Community Services Network
09.2015 - 01.2020
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
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