Academic Specialist Resume
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ORGIA
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Education
STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration, Concentration in Counseling
May GPA- ./..
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Concentration in Deviance and Control
May .
Professional Experience
Academic Specialist, The Center for Academic Success, Clayton State University, August -present
· Provide academic advisement for new and continuing provisionally admitted college students
· Help students become aware of campus and community resources, including electronic student services
· Provide information on study skills and other college success strategies
· Collaborate as a team member on delivery of new student orientation, student retention initiatives, and Student Success workshops.
· Collect data and participates in assessment of services
· Create reports and maintain student files, Use technology based software to enhance delivery of service to students
· Help students with adjustment to college life and refer students to community resources as necessary
Supplemental Educational Reading Specialist Community Action Organization,
January - May
· Diligently raised children reading scores by %
· Tutored th to th grade students in reading skills, who fell below reading level
· Utilized, managed and implemented intensive reading software programs
· Collaborated with Buffalo Board of Education, parents and teachers of students
Substitute Teacher, Kipp Sankofa Charter School, October -January
· Instructed th and th grade classroom as lead teacher
· Created lesson plans, projects and administered state tests
· Tutored in after school program for students who have been suspended. The primary goal was to help students with missed instruction
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Internship Experience
University of Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, Buffalo, New York
Career Planning and Placement (Intern), September - April
· Advised students pertaining to career opportunities
· Assisted in the coordinated efforts for students to meet National Work Readiness Credential requirements through a five hour certification program
· Facilitated programs and workshops to help students create resumes and cover letters.
· Assisted in time-line grant activities
· Published weekly Employment Bulletin which educated students on job searching techniques
· Participated in professional staff search committee
· Collaborated with admissions and counseling units to meet institutional initiatives
Student Advising Services, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Academic Advising, (Intern) May -August
· Counseled undecided students in choosing majors
· Advised students with academic preparation
· Coordinated agendas for first year student orientation
· Prepared formal presentations pertaining to college expectations for college
bound high school students
The Educational Opportunity Program, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York, (Intern) Mentor, January - May
· Managed and mentored a caseload of students, while tracking the success rate of all students, of which % fell off academic probation
· Developed individualized student development plans to assist in mentoring, which accommodated each students own preferred methods of academic achievement
· Facilitated educational workshops to improve study techniques and time management
· Created incentives to encourage students to participate in mentor sessions
Computer Skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Suit: Windows XP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Publisher, Excel and Banner
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References
Morgan Williams- Bryant
Supplementary Education Service Manager
Harvard Street
Buffalo, New York
Gail V. Wells
Director of Student Life
Buffalo State College
Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, N.Y.
Margot Keysor
Director of Career Planning and Placement
The Education Opportunity Center
Washington Street Rom
Buffalo, New York Ext.
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