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Education
Master of Education Expected May 2024
Western Carolina University
 Program: Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA)
 GPA: 3.8
Bachelors in Arts
Central Washington University
 Majors: Deaf and Sign Language Studies & Sociology
 Minors: Accessibility Studies & Psychology
 GPA: 3.986 (Summa Cum Laude)
Direct Transfer Associate in Arts
Yakima Valley College
 GPA: 3.98 (High Honors)
Professional Experience
Graduate Community Coordinator July 2022-Present
Western Carolina University, Department of Residential Living
 Coordinates an on-campus residence hall of over 300 students.
 Directly supervises 8 undergraduate Resident Assistants (RA).
 Plans building wide programming based off of campus trends and community needs /
interests.
 Serves as a conduct hearing officer and determines responsibility for violations of the
Student Code of Conduct.
 Conducts Health and Safety inspections with RAs twice yearly.
 Holds biweekly one on one meetings with each RA for an hour.
 Leads weekly staff meetings with RAs.
 Participates in committees.
 Serves on call, responding to emergencies and student questions.
 Maintains a programming budget for the residence hall.
 Reviews RA programming proposals.
 Participates in departmental and campus partner interviews.
 Participates in selection meetings and interviews for student staff members.
Operations Intern May 2023-July 2023
University of South Carolina Upstate, Department of Residential Life
 Researched residential learning models
 Updated key audit on StarRez
 Organized key system for conferences
 Served on call, responding to emergencies and student questions
  Gave tours of residence halls
 Conducted Health and Safety inspections for Summer Conference Assistants
 Tabled during orientation sessions
 Answered parent and student questions
HESA Program Intern January 2023-May 2023
Western Carolina University, Department of Human Services
 Responded to questions from prospective students.
 Sent out information regarding the application process, deadlines, and program insights.
 Conducted classroom visits to potential applicants in related programs.
 Scheduled interviews for applicants.
 Sat on admissions committee for the program.
 Assisted with the onboarding of the class of 2025.
Academic Coach for Delta Sigma Pi (Delta Omicron) September 2022-December 2022
Western Carolina University, Office of Greek Student Engagement and Development
 Assisted in getting members connected to resources to aid in their academic performance.
 Communicated weekly with chapter president regarding members academic standing.
Resident Assistant Fall 2020, Spring 2021-Spring 2022
Central Washington University, Department of Housing and Residence Life
 Assisted in the direct needs of 30-60 residents
 Responded to resident crisis using crisis response and intervention training programs
 Coordinated building-wide events as well as weekly activities to foster community
engagement and involvement within the halls.
 Referred residents to campus resources such as University Police, Advising, and Learning
Commons.
Orientation Leader June 2021-August 2021
Central Washington University, Department of Transition and New Student Programs
 Functioned as a resource for students and their support networks when on campus during
orientation sessions.
 Facilitated small group conversations as well as daily presentations regarding the
transition to a university. The presentation covered serious topics such as campus policy
violations and safety and inclusion initiatives on campus.
 Facilitated online orientation sessions for new students from various parts of the country.
 Programmed events leading up to “Move In” to encourage overall campus involvement
for new students.

Teaching Experience
LEAD-141-01, Leadership in the Campus Community
Western Carolina University
 Taught a required course for Resident Assistants (RAs).
 Course focuses on leadership for students with on campus employment.
  Course acts as additional training throughout the semester for first year RAs.
 Class size: 1 (independent study)
LEAD-141-01, Leadership in the Campus Community
Western Carolina University
 Taught a required course for Resident Assistants (RAs).
 Course focuses on leadership for students with on campus employment.
 Course acts as additional training throughout the semester for first year RAs.
 Class size: 14

Awards
Graduate Student of the Year
Western Carolina University, Department of Housing and Residential Living
 Nominated for positive work as a Graduate Community Coordinator
Dean’s Medallion
Central Washington University
 Received distinction as a graduate of the college of the Sciences for having one of the top
GPAs in the college.
Dean’s Medallion
Central Washington University
 Received distinction as a graduate of the college of Arts and Humanities for having one
of the top GPAs in the college.
Presentation Award
Central Washington University, Office of Undergraduate Research
 Awarded for the presentation: “The Extent Deafness is Mentioned in the Elementary
Education Program at Central Washington University.”
Dean’s List Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Central Washington University
 Received distinction as a Sociology major
Quarterly Honor Roll Fall 2019-Spring 2022
Central Washington University
 Received distinction on the honor roll for having a quarterly GPA of at least 3.5
Quarterly Honor Roll Fall 2017-Spring 2019
Yakima Valley College
 Received distinction on the honor roll for having a quarterly GPA of at least 3.4

Committees
Resident Assistant Training Committee, Member November 2023-Present
Western Carolina University
 Assisted in planning Resident Assistant training
Peaks Committee, Member July 2022-May 2023
Western Carolina University
 Assisted in planning events and engagement opportunities for students living in first year
on campus residence halls.

Facilitation
Human Development and Leadership Retreat Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
Western Carolina University, Department of Residential Living
 Prepared retreat space for students by collecting keys and working with the conference
team.
 Lead teambuilders of 20-25 students
 Supported students through potentially difficult conversations and activities.

Certifications
Question, Persuade, Refer Institute Gatekeeper Training
QPR Institute
 Certified through the QPR Institute in their Gatekeeper training, a suicide prevention
training.
Mental Health First Aid
Western Carolina University
 Certified through Mental Health First Aid, a national program focused on skill-based
training regarding mental health response and substance use.
Brief Alcohol Intervention for College Students
Western Carolina University
 Certified to conduct BASICS facilitation, a substance use program for college students.