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Zoila Airall

Durham,NC

Summary

Dynamic academic advisor and anthropology professor at Duke University, skilled in fostering student success through strategic decision-making and excellent communication. Achieved enhanced student engagement and retention by developing tailored academic plans and facilitating impactful workshops. Proficient in leveraging technology to support diverse learning needs and advocate for student development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Advisor, Anthropology Professor, or

Duke University
09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans aligned with educational goals.
  • Provided guidance on course selection to enhance academic success.
  • Supported students in understanding degree requirements and timelines.
  • Facilitated workshops on study skills and time management strategies.

Anthropology Professor, Academic Advisor

Duke University
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in curriculum development and implementation for diverse student populations.
  • Supported faculty in research initiatives through literature reviews and data collection.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance classroom engagement strategies and learning outcomes.
  • Participated in academic advising, fostering student success and retention through personalized guidance.

Director for Institutional Diversity

Bryn Mawr College
08.1996 - 06.2002
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align organizational goals and objectives.
  • Implemented performance metrics to assess team productivity and drive improvements.
  • Facilitated leadership workshops to foster talent development and team cohesion.

Education

Ph.D. - Anthropology of Education

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
08-1996

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-1975

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And American History

Douglass College, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1973

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Student development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Academic majors mastery
  • Technological proficiency
  • Student advocacy

Certification

  • School Counseling - [1976]

Timeline

Academic Advisor, Anthropology Professor, or

Duke University
09.2025 - Current

Anthropology Professor, Academic Advisor

Duke University
01.2024 - Current

Director for Institutional Diversity

Bryn Mawr College
08.1996 - 06.2002

Ph.D. - Anthropology of Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And American History

Douglass College, Rutgers University

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