Trent Price
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Dynamic, purposeful Success Coach with 16 years of extensive experience advising students and fostering academic and personal growth. Demonstrated expertise in student counseling, academic planning, and motivational coaching. Recognized for dependability, critical thinking, and a student-centered approach that ensures individual success. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty to create supportive, engaging learning environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Success Coach
Richland Collegiate High School, Richland College
Dallas, USA
11.2008 - Current
- Guided hundreds of students annually through academic advisement and college readiness programs, resulting in high graduation and college acceptance rates
- Fostered open communication with students and parents to address academic challenges and provide actionable solutions
- Assessed students’ academic skills, interpreted assessment results, and recommended courses aligned with their career aspirations and skillsets
- Designed and implemented High School Graduation Plans for individual students, ensuring compliance with academic and institutional requirements selecting a pathway and program of study
- Utilize technology (Colleague, Blackboard, Navigate) to streamline communications, send nudges, and monitor student progress
- Coordinated and led orientation programs to acclimate students and parents to the academic environment
- Maintained meticulous records and tracking systems to monitor student progress and identify at-risk individuals early
- Established trust-based relationships, enabling students to overcome personal and academic barriers
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay updated on current strategies and promising practices
Advisor
Upward Bound, Paris Junior College
Paris, USA
02.1995 - 11.2008
- Mentored underserved high school students to inspire confidence in pursuing higher education
- Conducted bi-weekly advisory meetings to track academic progress and address personal challenges
- Organized and facilitated financial aid workshops that significantly increased FAFSA completion rates among participants
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected prospective students for TRIO programs, achieving enrollment targets
- Supervised and trained peer counselors, enhancing program efficiency and effectiveness
- Promoted college accessibility through targeted outreach and recruitment presentations to disadvantaged communities
- Coordinated monthly regional meetings and executed engaging college tours, end-of-year trips, and STEM-focused field trips
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Texas State University (Now East Texas A&M – Commerce)
12.1994
Associate of Science -
Paris Junior College
05.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Task management
- High-pressure environment management
- Assessment of academic needs
- Individualized planning
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Effective interaction
- Proficient in Colleague
- Proficient in Navigate
- Proficient in Blackboard
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Relationship building
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Richland Collegiate High School: Significantly improved student retention and graduation rates through personalized success coaching and advisement.
- Upward Bound: Increased student enrollment and program participation through strategic recruitment efforts.
- Recognized for excellence in service with multiple awards, including the Distinguished Service Award (1992) and inclusion in Who’s Who Amongst Junior Colleges and Universities (1992) at Paris Junior College.
Leadership and Community Involvement
- African American Student Union Advisor, 1995 - 2008
- Hispanic Club Advisor, 2007 - 2008
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Chapter President (1993-1994)
- Best Chapter in the Gulf Coast Region, 1994
- Best Fraternity at TAMU-C, 1994
- Phi Pi Delta Social Organization, 1992-1994
Timeline
Success Coach
Richland Collegiate High School, Richland College
11.2008 - Current
Advisor
Upward Bound, Paris Junior College
02.1995 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Texas State University (Now East Texas A&M – Commerce)
Associate of Science -
Paris Junior College