Victoire Ndigaya
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Offering exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and eager to learn and develop in educational environment. Brings foundational understanding of student support and academic planning, with focus on developing more specific competencies in these areas. Ready to use and develop advising and planning skills in Commuter Assistants role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
Kennebec Valley Community College
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided comprehensive support during the student admissions process, addressing inquiries and guiding prospective students through application procedures
- Assisted new students in transitioning from their previous colleges to our institution, ensuring a smooth integration into academic and campus life
- Organized and facilitated networking events to promote student engagement, fostering connections between students and faculty
- Offered academic guidance to students, ensuring they received the resources and support needed to succeed
Peer Assistant – Success Coaching
Pellissippi State Community College
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with success coaches to provide personalized academic support for students, including goal-setting and time management strategies
- Served as a student ambassador, representing the institution and supporting prospective students during campus visits and orientations
- Assisted in the planning and execution of new student orientation, ensuring a seamless transition to college life for incoming students
- Offered guidance and resources to students in need of academic improvement, contributing to their overall success and retention
Library Student Assistant
University of Tennessee
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered customer service to students and faculty, assisting with the use of library resources and resolving research-related issues
- Managed library inventory and ensured organization of academic materials to maintain a smooth operation
- Provided technical assistance, helping students navigate online research databases and troubleshoot library system issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNAssociate of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNAssociate of Science - Health And Life Science
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME12-2024
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Disability services
- Multicultural competence
- Student advocacy
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 20% improvement in student engagement by completing student orientation planning and event coordination with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Peer Mentorship Program.
- Achieved a 15% increase in research productivity by introducing RefWorks for academic research and citation management tasks.
- Documented and resolved technical issues with library databases which led to faster response times and a 10% increase in user satisfaction.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Academic Counselor
Kennebec Valley Community College
02.2024 - 01.2025
Peer Assistant – Success Coaching
Pellissippi State Community College
08.2023 - 01.2024
Library Student Assistant
University of Tennessee
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Associate of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Pellissippi State Community College
Associate of Science - Health And Life Science
Kennebec Valley Community College
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