Ysabel Aguilera
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Academic Advisor that provides strategic academic counseling and guidance to students at various stages of their academic careers. Adept at evaluating academic progress, developing personalized educational plans, and helping students navigate complex university systems and policies. Proven ability to foster strong, trusting relationships with students, faculty, and staff to support academic achievement and career development. Committed to promoting student success, retention, and overall well-being through tailored support and comprehensive advising services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor Coordinator
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate academic advising services, fostering student success through personalized guidance and program development
- Enhance retention rates and graduation outcomes
- Analyze student data and academic trends to inform strategic decisions
- Identify areas for improvement in advising services and curriculum alignment
- Meticulously processed degree plans, graduation applications, and petitions, maintaining accuracy in student records and academic progress tracking
- Analyze student data to optimize advising strategies, enhancing retention rates and graduation outcomes through data-driven program improvements
- Drive measurable improvements in student success metrics through targeted interventions and personalized academic guidance strategies
- Manage and curate content for social media platforms to engage with students and promote academic advising while serving as the lead member of the Social Media Committee for the academic advising team
Residence Life Coordinator
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervise, hire, and train over 25 student staff through biweekly meetings and 1-1 connections
- Led, planned, executed, and assessed educational programs and initiatives guided by the residential community
- Assessed and implement appropriate mental, and physical interventions to student's concerns
- Served on duty team responding to crises and after-hour issues for a campus with over 1,500-bed spaces
- Oversee comprehensive student staff development program, fostering leadership skills and enhancing campus community for 200+ residents
- Design and implement tailored educational initiatives, driving student engagement and personal growth in a diverse residential environment
- Provide crisis intervention and mental health support, ensuring student well-being across a large-scale campus housing system
Academic Advisor
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Review transcripts to ensure students meet graduation or college entrance requirements
- Counseled students regarding educational issues, including course and program selection, class scheduling, registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning
- Analyzed and processed degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions
- Analyzed academic records and counseled students on program selection, ensuring alignment with graduation requirements and career aspirations
- Guided students through educational challenges, fostering improved study habits and smoother school adjustments to enhance academic success
Resident Director
University Of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervise, hire, and train over 12 student staff through biweekly meetings and one-on-one connections.
- Support the development and safety of over 150 students through building community and engagement.
- Led, planned, executed, and assessed educational programs and initiatives, guided by the residential community.
- Assess and implement appropriate mental and physical interventions for students' concerns.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to residents, referring them to campus resources when necessary.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
- Served on a duty team responding to crises and after-hour issues for a campus with over 1,100 bed spaces.
Student Government President
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Organized events to encourage involvement in student government activities.
- Maintained knowledge of school policies and communicated information and rules to students.
- Created an effective platform to support the student body's needs.
- Relayed administrative information back to students for improved understanding and compliance with important policies.
- Advised students on the various committees and offices within the student government organization.
- Helped students with serious issues connect with proper university resources.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and company policies.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between administration and Student Government representatives.
Resident Assistant
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained student safety by enforcing compliance with campus rules.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Responded to emergencies within the residence hall.
- Guided residents in the development of personal and academic goals, promoting success and growth.
- Managed a budget for residence hall programs, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Offered academic and personal support to residents, referring them to campus resources when necessary.
- Mentored new resident assistants during their training period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Sul Ross State University
Alpine05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Teamwork
- Programming
- Delegating
- Student Services
- Adaptability
- Management
- Social Media
- Student mentorship
- Career Guidance
- Creativity in advising
- Staff management
- Collaborative mindset
- Academic program support
- Student development
Certification
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA), University of North Texas at Dallas
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas at Dallas
- Title IX Training, University of North Texas at Dallas
References
- Matthew Cottrell, The University of Texas Permian Basin, cottrell_m@utpb.edu, (432) 488-8859
- Stacy Olivas, ChampionX, stacydolivas@gmail.com, (432) 614-7000
- Jose Polio, The University of Texas at Dallas, jose.polio@utdallas.edu (832) 867-9368
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Software Proficiency
* CANVA
* CANVAS
* Blackboard
* EAB Navigate
* Concur
* Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn; Microsoft Office 360
* Excel
* Powerpoint
* Microsoft Word
* Perceptive Content
* PeopleSoft ERP
Timeline
Academic Advisor Coordinator
University of North Texas at Dallas
11.2023 - Current
Residence Life Coordinator
The University of Texas Permian Basin
01.2023 - 11.2023
Academic Advisor
The University of Texas Permian Basin
09.2022 - 01.2023
Resident Director
University Of Texas Permian Basin
08.2021 - 09.2022
Student Government President
Sul Ross State University
12.2020 - 05.2021
Resident Assistant
Sul Ross State University
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA), University of North Texas at Dallas
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas at Dallas
- Title IX Training, University of North Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Sul Ross State University
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