Shawn Scabbyrobe
Toppenish
Summary
Ambitious Educator and advisor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Experienced with curriculum development, classroom management, and educational assessment techniques. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement. Strong understanding of team collaboration and effective communication within educational settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Yakama Nation Tribal School
11.2017 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to prospective students on the admissions process
- Created marketing materials for recruiting efforts including brochures, flyers, and emails
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure that application requirements are accurately reflected in communications with potential students
- Researched scholarship opportunities for high school seniors
- Advised current students on academic progress towards degree completion
- Followed up with accepted applicants throughout their transition into college life
- Responded promptly to inquiries from parents or guardians regarding admissions procedures or policies
- Supported students with filling out college application forms
- Recommended special classes for students lagging in grades
- Assisted students in understanding academic application processes, admissions requirements and financial aid options
- Processed admissions applications and transcript requests to facilitate student enrollment
- Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets
Admissions Transfer Counselor
Heritage University
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Upholds the Heritage University Mission Statement. Handles confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Recruit exceptional students for associate, bachelor’s, master’s degree and certificate programs from high schools, businesses, industries, and the community, with a primary focus on students transferring from other colleges and universities.
- Communicate consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in person and via phone, email, text messaging, printed media, and the internet.
- Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students.
- Work aggressively in the community to increase public awareness of Heritage University programs, success stories and opportunities.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies designed to enroll new undergraduate transfer students for the main campus and identify viable readmit candidates for Heritage University.
- Represent the university at career fairs, professional conferences, and trade shows.
- Initiate, develop and maintain partnerships with community colleges, agencies, medical facilities and other organizations to facilitate and enhance student recruitment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in financial aid, advising, registrar and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition from applicant to student.
- Assist prospective students with admission processes from the inquiry stage through the admitted stage – including the initial Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Washboard scholarship service.
- Assist students who are confirmed with the transition of enrollment, scheduling advising appointments, support with financial aid documents such as: verification documents, award letter, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Teaching
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2009
Skills
- Student Support
- Registration Processes
- Recruitment
- Career and Educational Counseling
- Goal Setting
- Career Advising
- Self-Help Education
- Academic Support
- Progress Reporting
- Job Search Instruction
- Student Registration
- Confidential Services
Timeline
Admissions Transfer Counselor
Heritage University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Education Specialist
Yakama Nation Tribal School
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Central Washington University
Master of Arts - Masters in Teaching
Heritage University
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