Pomona College

Harvard University Graduate School of Education

Higher Education Professional and Career Coach

Greater Boston Area

Educate and advise students and alumnae individually and in groups about various aspects of career development (self-discovery, internship, job, and graduate school search strategies, including document review, resources for research, networking techniques, interview preparation and salary negotiation). Collaborate with Career Education team to coordinate events for employers, alumnae and students. Craft targeted motivational content highlighting relevant events and opportunities.

Wellesley College

Career Advisor

Offer career coaching to students and alumni of the Global Master of Arts Program, assisting them in their career pivot. Explore connections between past experience, values, interests, skills and future possibilities. Support clients in seeking effective strategies for managing work-life balance.

The Fletcher School at Tufts University

Career Coach

Lesley University

Advised alumni, graduate and undergraduate students in various career fields on topics related to career development including job and internship search, career exploration, resume and cover letter critiques, and interview preparation. Met with alumni and students through individual appointments (in-person and over phone and email), and during walk-in hours.

Emerson College

Career Counselor

Counseled alumni, graduate and undergraduate students in various career areas during scheduled appointments and walk-ins. Edited resumes and cover letters, prepared students for interviews, internship and job search, choice of major. Reviewed assessment results such as MBTI and Strong to help with decision-making. Educated clients about career fields and assisted them in developing a career plan. Coordinated alumni network events and evaluated applicants for funded internships.

Tufts University

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Board Chair, Playspace

Researched existing funded internship programs at other institutions. Created all forms and guidelines for new summer funded internship program. Presented information sessions on finding internships, and maximizing the summer experience. Reviewed applicants and selected interns. Monitored intern progress over summer through site visits, telephone and email contact. Conducted employer and alumni outreach to develop potential sites. Planned Internship Symposium for interns to share their experiences with the Tufts community. Counseled graduate and undergraduate students in various career areas during scheduled appointments and walk-ins.

Coordinator of Internship Program & Career Counselor

Provided counseling to undergraduate students and alumni on a variety of career and graduate school issues during scheduled appointments and walk-ins. Presented interview and career preparation workshops in classrooms. Corresponded with alumni to expand alumni mentor database and to elicit responses to career path questions to share with students.

Framingham State University

Provided guidance over phone and email to graduate school applicants across the United States in variety of fields. Suggested application strategies to improve chances for admission. Reviewed and edited admissions essays and resumes.

Kaplan Test Prep

Graduate School Admissions Consultant

Created and developed syllabus, lesson plans, assignments, and examination questions for communication intensive course: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Understanding. Prepared and delivered weekly lectures, incorporating videos, guest lecturers, textbooks, additional readings and handouts. Reviewed and evaluated oral presentations and written work for 27 undergraduates preparing to study abroad. Collaborated on curriculum with fellow instructors.

Bentley University

Adjunct Professor

Counseled and advised undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on general career development, decision-making, selection of major, graduate school and resume preparation. Designed and presented workshops and handouts for students on topics such as networking, interviewing, searching for jobs and internships. Educated students about career resources and self-assessment. Conducted employer and alumni outreach, as well as networking events. Managed internship and shadow programs. Trained and supervised graduate interns and undergraduate peer counselors. Created and oversaw summer credit internship program. Represented Career Center on faculty-staff committees. Organized annual internship fair. Selected resources for library. Served as liaison during workshops, meetings and conferences with various career-based consortia.

Brandeis University

Career Counselor/Assistant Director for Experiential Programs

Assisted faculty program director in establishing new Higher Education Master's Degree Program. Fostered sense of community among new cohort of students. Oversaw recruiting and admissions process. Advised students on course selection, academic policies, student services, housing and other logistical arrangements. Collaborated with other HGSE administrative and academic departments. Planned all arrangements for guest speakers, luncheons, meetings, annual networking reception. Designed and maintained program website.

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Higher Education Program Coordinator

Advised students on selection of internship sites and faculty supervisors according to students' academic and career objectives. Monitored fulfillment of all internship program requirements and final evaluations. Communicated regularly with local sites to maintain current internship opportunities. Produced annual program brochure. Co-led supervision seminar for staff. Presented program orientations, planned meetings, seminars and annual reception. Managed program budget. Designed and maintained website.

Field Experience Program Coordinator

Managed growing region of 300 host families and au pairs. Recruited, trained and supervised Community Representatives. Trained new au pair staff and interns. Mediated issues between families and au pairs. Communicated daily with European offices. Designed handbooks to guide families and field staff. Evaluated and selected au pairs for placement with families.

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