University of Michigan

Milford High School

Undergraduate Program Advisor, Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan  -  Holistic Life Coach  -  Licensed Social Worker

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Undergraduate Program Advisor, Industrial and Operations Engineering

Advising• Advise a caseload of 300 first-year and 100 undeclared College of Engineering students on College policies, course registration, long-term planning, and extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities• Provide support during the transition to college and counsel students through personal crises while referring to University resources when necessary• Support students at risk for or on academic probation by counseling through areas of concern and creating and monitoring goals for improvement• Orient 1400+ first-year students each summer; meet individually with each student and assist with registration• Host “Advising on the Go” bringing advising to students in their residence halls1st Gen Engin• Developed a new program for first generation students in the College by applying for grants, securing funding, and devising the goals of the initiative: to foster community, provide resources, and support first gens• Issued a call for volunteers to be part of two advisory boards; led monthly meetings for the two groupsAssisted student advisory board in becoming a student organization and serve as their advisor• Manage a budget of $30,000; carefully allocate funds to events ensuring that events align with goals• Planned a launch party which hosted 125+ attendees, a mentoring event with 80+ attendees, an ice cream social for 100+ attendees, and various workshops related to skillbuilding• Connected with faculty, staff, and alumni and created a list of 80+ mentors which is housed on the EAC websiteOther• Serve on UM First Generation Student Committee and work closely with UM First Generation Project Manager and colleagues across campus on initiatives/events • Assist with assessment efforts; create learning outcomes for students and draft related surveys• Act as Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Lead for the office: drafted a DEI plan and built relationships with cross campus partners to work together and meet the needs of underrepresented students

Academic Advisor, Engineering Advising Center

- Facilitated monthly meetings for the Student Advisory Board and implemented their input• Collaborated with campus partners to plan 10 workshops and 2 service projects • Coordinated plans for annual events: Blavin Tailgate, Gratitude Dinner, Hoops Day, and Graduation Dinner• Met with prospective donors; shared program highlights and answered questions • Assessed the program by holding interviews with 35 scholars about how the program had benefited them, analyzed data, and reported results to the Blavin staff

Intern, Blavin Scholars

- Taught three weekly one-hour discussion sections in Introduction to Psychology and prepared lesson plans by using course knowledge and awareness of various learning styles; devised assignments with lecture professor •  Utilized organizational skills to grade assignments in a timely manner and provided students with feedback• Held two office hours a week to offer students 1:1 assistance, answered questions related to course material, supported students in their academic progress, and provided study strategies and time management tips

Graduate Student Instructor, Department of Psychology

- Provided tours for prospective and incoming graduate students and answered program related questions• Attended and coordinated new student orientation events and assisted students in registration• Mentored a group of incoming students by contacting them weekly to provide support and resources

Office of Student Services Facilitator, School of Social Work

- Served as an on-call staff member for students in crisis by actively listening, helping students problem solve, intervening with resources, and evaluating progress by following-up with students• Helped the students navigate the university and connected them with resources at different departments/office on campus, such as CAPS, LSA Advising, Services for Students with Disabilities, SAPAC, and Wolverine Wellness• Fostered strong awareness of student development and understood events that can impact a student’s growth

Intern, Dean of Students

- Guided students planning to work, study, or travel abroad • Reviewed personal statements, funding applications, and commented on blogs of students that were abroad• Planned monthly sessions on different topics and assisted students in finding an internship or service program

Peer Advisor, International Center

- Advised Psychology and Biopsychology Cognition & Neuroscience majors regarding course requirements and assisted students in navigating through educational and career opportunities. • Declared students, ran major releases, and helped students select courses related to their interests and goals.• Promoted the value of a psychology degree by explaining the skills gained from their degree and its value in real-world settings.

Academic Advisor, Department of Psychology

- Worked at the front desk acting as the first source of contact for all students, staff, and faculty • Reserved rooms and projectors, inputted grades and textbook orders, and ordered exams for professors• Secured catering for student seminars and the logistics for grad recruitment weekends by reserving food, flower vendors, and transportation; helped plan graduation ceremonies and events

Student Services Assistant, The Department of Chemistry

- Committed to 50 hours of service weekly by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance of students• Hosted after school tutoring sessions and advised the students regarding their future careers and goals• Acted as the college coordinator at the school and hosted a college fair with 24 colleges and 400 students

City Year

AmeriCorps Member

- Counseled undergraduate students, specifically about selecting courses and deciding plans after graduation• Used my research experience to guide students in finding opportunities and developing their own interests• Utilized SharePoint and Wolverine Access to obtain student information

Peer Advisor, Department of Psychology

- Met weekly or biweekly to discuss the research study which focused on why women and minorities choose the Information Technology career path less often than other groups• Educated myself with the program ‘Dedoose’ which was used to code data related to the study• Coded interviews over the course of the semester

Coding Researcher, Dr. Jacquelynne Eccles’s Lab

- Assisted 7th and 8th grade English and Math students with homework and role-modeled for the students by showing them study techniques, which prepared them for high school• Ran errands for the teachers and helped within the classroom when needed• Led a reading group in the English classroom where we met twice a week to discuss the book and review the work I had assigned

Clague Middle School

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

- Assisted in the YMCA’s camp for 40 at-risk children and helped plan educational activities • Worked with a team of 6 others to address behavioral problems and researched the issues• Conducted English classes for groups of 10 children and organized lessons that focused on grammar and reading

YMCA Barcelona

Summer Camp Counselor

- Tutored three Detroit students twice weekly and created lessons involving comprehension, decoding, and writing• Led a group of 6 tutors, helped them with lesson planning, ran team meetings, and assisted in training• Communicated with school staff about the program and built a strong partnership which would be sustained for future years

Team Leader, America Reads

- Served as a teacher’s assistant for a classroom of 30 first graders• Worked with 5 students learning English as their second language and focused on practicing the language through conversation and reading books• Created curriculums for students with autism that involved social skills training and activities to help with other deficiencies, such as lack of emotional empathy

Angell Elementary School

Mentor & Teaching Assistant

- Ran drills with a team of 20 2nd and 3rd graders to help develop their individual skills• Promoted the importance of teamwork by engaging in team-building activities, which prepared them for games• Created practice schedules and coordinated schedules for parents to assist with games, practices, snack duty, etc

Huron Valley Schools

Assistant Soccer Coach

- Tutored a 7th grader 3-4 times weekly in all subjects. Specifically focused on a better understanding of mathematical concepts and reading comprehension• Developed an individualized plan that promoted study skills to foster intellectual development and work ethic• Served as a mentor through social matters, which were a barrier in her motivation towards school

Kiron Kothari

Private Tutor

- Organized weekly meetings, promoted the club in community events, and oversaw a team of 20 members• Increased membership threefold (beginning with 6 members and ending up with 20), allowing for the development and implementation of more service projects• Executed three major projects: a food drive (collecting over 1000 cans), a kids' carnival (which raised $600), and a Christmas project, which provided 12 families in the community with Christmas presents and food

Leonora Lucaj