Harvard University Graduate School of Education

State University of New York College at Old Westbury

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Board of Directors-First Generation Harvard Alumni 
Strategist, Academic Coach- Harvard College Academic Resource Center
 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

New York, New York, United States

Using research, evidence-based methods, and behavioral techniques to empower and equip students to reach their full academic potential through skills-based resources, consultations, workshops, tutoring, and coaching. Topics include course engagement, perfectionism, procrastination, task initiation, developing reading strategies, time management, and metacognitive approaches to learning.

Harvard University

Academic Coach- Quantitative Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Board of Directors-First Generation Harvard Alumni

- Facilitate engaging programs, workshops and trainings for students and faculty on support strategies for underrepresented communities at Harvard• Serve as the primary contact for incoming students who are First‐Gen, low-income, DACA/undocumented, and students of color; Advise students individually by holding office hours as well as by appointment• Provide consultation for Race Relations Tutors/Proctor team on a monthly basis to provide support and recommendations as needed.• Collaborate with Resident Deans, Academic Advisers, Tutors/Proctors, and Peer Advising Fellows to support students academically and personally

Assistant Director-Harvard Foundation

The purpose of the program is to more thoroughly orient students to the academic life and culture of Harvard College and to build community for those who participate. The program focused on ensuring that participants have the knowledge and tools to fully engage in the intellectual, social, and personal opportunities available to them. Students who are first-generation in their family to attend college, those from low to modest-income backgrounds, or those whose high schools are typically under-represented in the Ivy League are encouraged to participate.My responsibilities involved oversight of the steering committee, coordination of all aspects of our orientation offerings for August 2018 and continuing to support these students in the role of advisor during their 1st year here at Harvard.

Program Director First Year Retreat & Experience (FYRE)

- Monitored a case load of 175 undergrad and graduate Engineering and Computer Science students providing academic support throughout the completion of their degree •Guided students to a sense of accountability for their own choices and their impact on their prospects for academic success.•Collaborated with faculty to developed activities and workshops to support student goal setting and academic planning •Responded to student inquiries regarding academic appeals, student orientations, probation, and various curriculum issues and concerns.•Identified at-risk student scenarios and highlighted opportunities for academic success improvement.•Participated and supported all key departments including tracking statistics, proper file documentation, departmental meetings, strategic planning and program assessment

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai)

Academic Advisor

- Founding staff member of first established Residential College System in the Middle East •Oversee daily maintenance and operations of the Residential College •Create content for community newsletter and various social media platforms •Collaborate with Faculty Fellows in Residence to develop programs and initiatives •Function as On Call Administrator addressing emergency issues campus wide•Co-chaired staff development and training committee tasked with monthly enrichment workshops•Adjudicate conduct hearings and provide appropriate sanctions for residential community •Develop and coordinate Summer & Fall Resident Assistant Trainings and monthly Staff In-Service•Supervise resident assistant collateral committees including social media and team development•Manage yearly budget between $15,000-$25,000, allocating funds as needed•Explain, interpret and enforce New York University Abu Dhabi regulations and policies•Draft, edit, and review policies and procedures for department use and publication•Develop coordinate and assess Summer and Fall R.A. Trainings and Group In-Service•Create content for professional staff development opportunities using assessment tools and measures

New York University Abu Dhabi

Assistant Residential College Director

- Advisor for students falling below a 1.0 grade point average in their previous academic semester•Utilized Noel-Levitz College Student Inventory Retention Management System data, to help students identify, examine,and resolve the underlying causes of academic difficulty•Maintained frequent contact with advisees, referred students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as comprehensive counseling and financial assistance when necessary•Addressed issues related to students value clarification, decision-making abilities, and career exploration•Analyzed and evaluated students educational progress by performing academic audits and contact reports

Rutgers University

First Year Retention Program Adviser

- Instructed 10-15 incoming first year-students in the introductory course •Taught 35 bachelor degree level transfer students in, an introductory course at Rutgers University •Introduced enhancements to the course learning outcomes that addressed the needs and concerns of a diverse classroom population represented within the classroom •Incorporated various interactive teaching methodologies that increased student satisfaction with learning processes, course material and overall course quality by 25.3% percent •Developed engaging, effective lesson plans in various subject areas integral to student success in a research university

Students in Transition Seminar Instructor

Conducted at Teachers College, an affiliated branch of Columbia University; a private, Ivy League university in New York City. Teacher College serves approximately 5,299 Masters and Doctoral students and is the oldest, and largest graduate school of education in the United States•Collaborated daily with housekeeping staff to manage on-time checkouts and preparation of rooms.•Utilized “Check Inn” to assist with office processes such as billing, deposits, tracking •Participated in on-call duty rotation responding to summer conference housing issues & concerns•Responsible for the monitoring and distribution of billing statements to those in arrears •Served as direct point of contact for fall residents interested in the early move-in process•Managed registration materials (keys, swipe cards, billing statements, key packets, etc.) for guest arrival. •Researched the conference housing operations of comparable institutions to provide recommendations to the professional staff management team in the areas or marketing, custodial operations, etc.

Teachers College, Columbia University

ORS Residential & Conference Services Intern

- Supervised undergraduate residence hall, comprised of 250 upperclassmen students•Functioned as On Call Administrator addressing campus wide emergency and crisis issues•Directed, organized, mentored a team of 4 Residential Assistants to achieve optimal performance •Managed yearly budget between $2,000-$10,000, allocating funds as needed•Developed and coordinated Summer and Fall R.A. Training, R.A. Selection, In-Service, & Room Selection Processes•Adjudicated conduct hearings and provided appropriate sanctions for on-campus upperclassmen students

Graduate Hall Director

Conducted at Columbia University, New York large, private, Ivy League University of approximately 23,000 students•Utilized “StarRez” management system to assign conference spaces & review invoices for billing •Supervised 24 hr. hospitality desk, managing maintenance and key issues as they arose.•Performed inventory of university residence halls and supervised their preparation for conference schedule. •Coordinated accommodations for various conferences including Deutsche Bank & Columbia Alumni Weekend.•Responsible for the supervision of 100 interns that were provided summer accommodations through the university

Columbia University

Conference Housing Assistant

- Participated in professional search committee for Assistant Director of Student Activities and Residential Life •Focused on creating social network interactions resulting in a 50% increase in summer pre-collegiate events•Attend Indiana Black Expo to assistant in recruitment efforts for university •Utilized “Jenzabar” Housing Program Module” to communicate housing placements to incoming students

Sade Abraham M.A, M.Ed.