Jasmine M.

Porter
porterjm4@vcu.edu | (757)-719-2505
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineporter/
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Richmond, Virginia
Master of Education in Counselor Education Expected May 2019
Concentration in College Counseling and Student Development
GPA: 3.9/4.0

GS Consultants Richmond, Virginia

Strong Interest Inventory Certification September 2018

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Human Development; Minor: Psychology May 2016

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Career Services at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
Graduate Student Intern and Career Ambassador August 2018 to Present
 Consults with approximately 15-20 students per week through individual advising appointments on various topics
related to career and professional development such as major exploration, job search, graduate school, and
interviewing.
 Processes assessment results with students to assist in exploring their career interest and leadership style through
administrating of the Strong Inventory
 Develops and leads career and professional development programs and focus groups for students based on
department and university needs
 Conducts walk-in advising hours three times a week to review students’ resumes and cover letters
 Monitors and processes appointments by updating summaries on Handshake to note student progress and
appointment details

Focused Inquiry at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2017 to Present
 Teach a course of 21 first-year students to develop writing proficiency, critical thinking, information fluency,
ethical and civic responsibility, quantitative literacy, collaborative learning, and oral communication
 Develop engaging lesson plans to reach curriculum goals per unit
 Hold office hours to communicate with students on course content and provide referrals to university resources
 Provide constructive feedback through weekly grading of student assignments
Writing Center at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
Senior Writing Consultant & Shift Leader August 2017 to Present
 Supervise five writing consultants and facilitates the feedback process between consultant and student
 Provide individual writing assistance to undergraduate and graduate students for 10 hours per week
 Assist with outreach and writing workshop opportunities in the Richmond community and campus partners
 Update appointments for students and process appointment details on the University database entitled, Navigate:
Student Success Collaborative (SSC)
New Student and Family Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
Graduate Intern for Logistics June 2018 to August 2018
 Served as a member of the leadership team in the execution of 10 overnight first-year orientation programs and 5
one-day transfer orientation.
 Directly supervised a 55-person staff which is inclusive of the program assistants, orientation leaders
 Managed the day-of logistics for orientation check-in and maintained inventory for summer orientation serving
approximately 5,000 students
 Provided counseling and crisis intervention services for students in the program while under supervision
 Planned and worked with campus partners for university-wide resource fair
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College Access Collaborative (CAC) at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia
Program Facilitator November 2016 to July 2017
 Coordinated and executed college access, academic enrichment programs and youth educational programming for
K-12 students
 Developed and maintained community and professional networks with organizational partners
 Collected data and wrote reports associated with college access programming
 Provided guidance with program implementation and training to CAC program volunteers
 Documented organizational outcomes by tracking and evaluating programs

Virginia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admissions Blacksburg, Virginia

Admissions Advisor July 2016 to November 2016
 Arranged and conducted approximately 150 high school visits and participated in 50 college nights to recruit
applicants in assigned territory
 Served as a member of the Admissions Review Committee making decisions on freshmen applications
 Delivered information sessions and presentations to perspective students and families
 Assisted in the planning and execution of departmental initiatives for incoming students of color and first generation
students

Virginia Tech Career Services Blacksburg, Virginia

Peer Career Advisor January 2015 to May 2016
 Conducted walk-in advising hours to review students’ resumes and cover letters
 Delivered presentations on career/job search topics for student organizations/campus departments
 Served as a project assistant to the Intercultural Engagement Center and University Studies departments to develop
programs to meet the career needs of marginalized groups on campus

Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) Blacksburg, Virginia

Undergraduate Program Assistant at Virginia Tech May 2015 to May 2016
 Assisted with management and upkeep of the Virginia Tech Louis-Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant
program for undergraduate students in STEM
 Designed promotional materials and surveys for initiatives facilitated by the program
 Facilitated and organized career and professional development content programs for the undergraduate students at
Virginia Tech

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Newport News Public Schools, Youth Development Intern, Newport News, VA Summer 2016
Uncommon Schools, Summer Teaching Fellow, Newark, NJ Summer 2015
Alternatives Inc., AmeriCorps Member, Hampton, VA Summer 2013

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Black Mental Health Symposium, Attendee September 2018
Higher GROUND Women’s Leadership Conference at VCU, Attendee November 2017
Virginia Tech Faculty Women of Color Conference, Committee Member April 2017

MEMBERSHIP & HONORS

The Association for Orientation, Transition, Retention in Higher Education (NODA) January 2019 to Present
Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers (VACE) January 2019 to Present
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) August 2018 to Present
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society April 2018 to Present
College Student Educators International (ACPA) November 2017 to Present