Harrisburg AcademyDirector of College Counseling (Interim College Counselor 11/2013-7/2014)
Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2014Wormleysburg , PA● Independently directed and continually developed a dynamic, personalized, and pivotal College Counseling program meeting the institutional goals, Academy student personal development, and community desires
● Further enhanced and taught a College Counseling course to juniors and organized and conducted several training sessions and workshops for students, parents, and staff regarding student personal development (activities focus/resumes/interview, essay writing) and other college admissions related topics.
● Increased top college relationships, visits to the school, and offers of admission, while simultaneously attracting the enrollment of high caliber students into the Academy
● Composed all counselor recommendations for each students' college, scholarship, and summer program applications, reviewed all teacher recommendations, student transcripts, and students' applications, resumes, and essays, before finalization and processing
● Secured multiple placements for challenging profile candidates and negotiated larger financial aid packages for underprivileged students
● Introduced Naviance, a web-based college and career readiness platform, to the upper and middle school community ensuring increased usage and accurate data entry of each student’s college preparation
● Coordinated a parent volunteer group and an annual College Fair hosting over 100 colleges and organizations, and over 300 Harrisburg Metropolitan area students.
● Served as Interim College Counselor November 2013-July 2014, co-leading the office during critical early application deadlines.
● Rapidly resolved issues in the midst of crisis relieving anxiety within the school community
● Streamlined application processes under tight deadlines, meeting critical milestones effectively.
● Strengthened relationships and resumed admissions process with college representatives.