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Eager to contribute academic background and leadership talents toward securing an opportunity in Higher Education

Recruitment & Admissions ~ Financial Aid ~ Program Administration ~ Teaching

Project Coordination & Leadership ~ Student & Parent Relations ~ Goal Setting & Attainment

         Demonstrated strengths in student admissions, financial aid, classroom instruction, program administration, strategic planning, scheduling, and community relations.

         Collaborative, self-motivated, and approachable with proficiency in delivering interactive workshops and presentations.

         Continuously build, nurture, and maintain a respectful environment conducive to academic success and a positive school reputation.

         Bilingual (English and Spanish) with exceptional interpersonal, project management, problem solving, and group facilitation skills.

         Committed to actively promoting educational mission and vision, student advocacy, and cultural diversity.

         Excel in prioritizing, coordinating, and managing projects to optimize productivity and meet critical timelines.

         Able to forge community partnerships and relationships to advance and support success of students.

         Adept at implementing projects in a structured, cross-functional and timeline-oriented environment.

Master of Arts, Education, Saint Peter s University, Jersey City, NJ, 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in History, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 2006

New Jersey Certificates of Eligibility in Advanced Standing:

Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-5

Teacher of Social Studies, Grades K-12

The Wight Foundation, Inc., Newark, NJ, July 2010 May 2016

Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

         Spearheaded full-scope recruitment and admissions operations including assisting students and parents throughout financial aid process.

         Formulated and executed recruitment strategies to achieve or surpass enrollment goals and prepared regular reports for Board of Trustees.

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Professional Experience continued

         Championed a series of efforts such as workshops and community networking to propel number of applicants by 46% in first year.

         Resourcefully introduced computer program which substantially streamlined and expedited student application process.

         Scheduled and orchestrated interview days, testing days, and other admissions events such as open houses and information sessions.

         Cultivated, nurtured, and maintained relationships with external stakeholders such as guidance counselors, school administrators, and relevant community organizations to maximize school awareness, interest, and application volume.

         Guided students and parents in completing financial aid applications, determined eligibility for assistance, and processed school enrollment contracts, financial aid awards, and school statements.

         Supervised and delegated tasks to office staff in absence of Executive Director.

         Planned and coordinated annual events such as graduation, retreats, and boarding school fair.

         Applied sharp organizational skills toward efficiently reconciling all individual school, institutional, and other scholarship awards.

Bronx Institute, Bronx, NY, March 2010 July 2010

Program Associate

         Planned and administered GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program) initiative at Fordham University which supports students from low-income communities to enter college.

         Demonstrated excellent public speaking skills in delivering skill-building and college preparatory workshops to increase students' and families' knowledge of post-secondary education.

         Provided helpful information spanning academic advisement, testing, concurrent enrollment, and pre-requisites for college.

         Regularly interfaced with parents regarding student progress.

Belleville Board of Education, Belleville, NJ, November 2009 March 2010

Substitute Teacher, K-12

         Administered classroom instruction while maintaining meticulous student records and aiming to continuously build students confidence.

Belleville Middle School, Belleville, NJ, January 2009 May 2009

Student Teacher, 8^th Grade Social Studies

         Prepared and delivered lesson plans, assignments, tests, and quizzes in alignment with New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.

El Club Del Barrio, Inc., Newark, NJ, October 2006 January 2009

Program Coordinator

         Masterminded fun, interesting, and educational afterschool and summer programs and events for students in grade K through 12.

         Fostered and maintained highly collaborative relationships with parents to optimize student progress, morale, and individual growth.

         Launched Children s Aid Society s Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program in Newark to proactively enrich participants capacity and desire to avoid pregnancy.

Mentor, First Year Forward

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(DATE)

(HIRING AGENT NAME)

(TITLE)

(SCHOOL NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE)

Dear__________________:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in higher education and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to exceptional academic credentials including a Master s degree in Education, I bring to you significant experience in coordinating recruitment and admissions activities, outstanding expertise in strategic planning, and exemplary abilities in program administration, project coordination, workshop facilitation, and supporting student diversity. My well-developed interpersonal, communication, instructional, and presentation skills will prove immediately beneficial in this role. To further complement these qualifications, I offer excellent skills in cross-departmental collaboration, student advocacy, and financial aid administration.

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be a natural leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through dedication, resourcefulness, and critical thinking abilities. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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