Education
Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
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Concentrations in Literacy Education and P-12 School and Postsecondary Leadership
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Additional focus on equity in education for diverse populations
Hope College (Holland, MI)
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B.A. in English
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Minors in French and Asian Studies
Professional Experience
School Director, Schuler Scholar Program
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Supervise and support the professional development of a team of Coaches and one Counselor
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Oversee all Schuler programs and operations at Maine East High School
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Direct community outreach and new Scholar recruitment
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Build and strengthen partnerships with the school, community organizations, and families
Educational Counselor and Program Associate, Schuler Scholar Program
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Provided guidance to 64 high school Scholars in study skills, goal-setting, and personal development
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Advised Scholars as they create and adjust college-preparatory four-year course plans
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Collaborated with the Director to lead the development of the Reading Enrichment Program
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Trained Reading Coaches in ten Chicago area high schools and provided ongoing support
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Created and taught a year-long seminar focused on developing college-level literacy skills
Scholar Coach/AmeriCorps Volunteer, Schuler Scholar Program
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Provided individualized Reading Coaching to a caseload of 15 high school Scholars
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Designed and facilitated after-school programs on writing, decision-making, and problem solving
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Citizenship Tutor, World Relief
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Tutor adults who are preparing for U.S. citizenship interviews, focusing on Civics and English
Volunteer ESL Tutor, Volunteers in Teaching Adults, Oakton Community College
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Taught English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to groups of adults
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2015-Present
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2017
2011
Expected August 2017
May 2010