Academic Specialist

Posted on: 2007-09-10

Erica Jackson 2558 FIELDSPRING DRIVE • LITHONIA, GEORGIA 30058 MOBILE (716) 553-5310 • HOME (770) 322-7367 • E-MAIL [email protected] Education STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO, NEW YORK Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration, Concentration in Counseling May 2007 GPA- 3.33/4.0. Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Concentration in Deviance and Control May 2005. Professional Experience Academic Specialist, The Center for Academic Success, Clayton State University, August 2007-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 2007- May 2007 · Diligently raised children reading scores by 40% · Tutored 4th to 7th 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 2006-January 2007 · Instructed 5th and 6th 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 Page 1 Internship Experience University of Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, Buffalo, New York Career Planning and Placement (Intern), September 2006- April 2007 · 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 2006 -August 2006 · 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 2005- May 2005 · Managed and mentored a caseload of 25 students, while tracking the success rate of all students, of which 87% 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 Page 2 References Morgan Williams- Bryant Supplementary Education Service Manager 70 Harvard Street Buffalo, New York 14211 (716)-895-4708 [email protected] Gail V. Wells Director of Student Life Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, N.Y. 14222 (716) 878-4631 [email protected] Margot Keysor Director of Career Planning and Placement The Education Opportunity Center 465 Washington Street Rom 419 Buffalo, New York 14211 (716) 849-6727 Ext. 168 [email protected] Page 3