EDUCATION

Indiana University School of Education Bloomington, IN

Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration May 2004, GPA 3.90

Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising, Business Minor May 2002, GPA 3.16

Received Dean’s List recognition for GPA above 3.70 fall and spring 2001-2002

WORK EXPERIENCE

Indiana University Residential Programs and Services Bloomington, IN

Graduate Assistant, Academic Initiatives and Services August 2002-May 2004

· Supervised approximately 35 Community Leaders, a group of students who collaborate with residence hall Learning

Communities and Residential Fellows to plan and implement programs and activities

· Trained Community Leaders and assisted in training and professional development of Resident Assistants and Graduate Supervisors in the residence halls; produced engaging and informative training materials and workshops

· Developed and implemented a survey sent to all faculty and professional staff in order to solicit involvement in residence hall programs; obtained unprecedented involvement of faculty and staff

· Served on multiple committees that strive to improve the quality of programs in the residence halls

The Louisiana Center for the Blind Ruston, LA

Driver/Reader for STEP and Buddy Programs May 2002-August 2002

· Drove and read for students of middle school and high school ages as part of a summer program for blind youth

· Functioned as a role model and ally for students

· Continuously learned about issues associated with blindness

Indiana University Residential Programs and Services Bloomington, IN

Resident Assistant, Academic Community August 2000-May 2002

· Acted as a role model on diversity, academic endeavors, and self image to a community of approximately 50 undergraduate women

· Planned, advertised, and implemented frequent educational and social programs for the floor and Residence Hall community

· Advised an Academic Community Leadership Council, Philanthropy Committee, and Programming Committee

· Created and adhered to a community budget of approximately $5,000

· Provided information to residents regarding University activities and campus resources, enforced University policies and procedures, and responded to emergency situations

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

Internship and Teaching Experience

Co-Instructor: Designed goals, syllabus, and activities for a sophomore level course titled The Power of Oppressive Language in the U.S. Co-facilitated and lead discussion on controversial and difficult topics including race, gender, and class. Graded assigned work and reported grades of seventeen students (spring 2004).

Ivy Tech State College Intern: Involvement and direct contact with students in admissions, financial aid, career services, records, personal intervention, academic advising, and registrar’s office. Learned about the vibrant and exceptional atmosphere of community colleges and the students they serve (spring 2004).

Practicum in College Sex Education: Leader of weekly group discussion of twelve to sixteen people for a three-credit sophomore level Human Sexuality course. Facilitated discussion, graded assignments, and reported grades (spring 2001, fall 2003).

Indiana University Upward Bound Project Intern: Communicated with first-generation and/or low-income high school students, spoke about college life at Saturday distance learning session, handled administrative tasks such as processing applications, and learned about the unique student population Upward Bound serves (spring 2003).

Peer Instructor: Leader of one-credit sophomore level course of seventeen people at the Briscoe Wellness Center (Thematic Community). Created lesson plans and syllabus, assigned and graded homework, implemented activities, led discussion, and reported grades (fall 1999).

Organizational Affiliation

Teaching Racial Unity and Empowerment: Founding member, Treasurer (spring 2004)

Yogi Club: Vice President (spring 2004)

Indiana University Student Personnel Association: Treasurer and Director of Development (spring 2002-fall 2003), Outreach committee member (spring 2003)

National Federation of the Blind: Member (2002-Present)

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: Member (2002-Present)

Presentations and Published Work

Idaho State University: Diversity consultant and workshop facilitator (May 2004)

Indiana University Student Personnel Association 2004 Journal: Asian Pacific Americans in Predominantly White Sororities: Perceptions of Racial Climate

Ivy Tech State College Career Services: Facilitator Practice Interview Workshop (spring 2004)

Leadership Quest: Presenter If You Want Something Done Right… Delegate! (spring 2004), Presenter You Betta Recognize (spring 2003)

Residential Programs and Services: Facilitator Diversity Programming: Where Are All The White People? (spring 2004), Facilitator To Act or Not to Act: Is There Really a Question? (spring 2004), Presenter Educate ‘Em While They’re Not Looking (fall 2003), Presenter/Facilitator Academic Support for First-Year Students (fall 2002)

Interracial Communications Project: Retreat Facilitator What Does This Student Need From Me? (fall 2003), Conference Presenter White Privilege (fall 2003)

Diverse College Students U212: Guest speaker White Privilege (fall 2003)

Black Student Coalition: Dialogue on White Privilege (spring 2003)

Additional Leadership Activities

Interracial Communications Project: Assistant Coordinator (fall 2003-spring 2004), Participant in Diversity and Social Justice Retreat (fall 2003), Participant in Social Justice Retreat (spring 2003)

GenderTalk: Coordination Committee Member and Co-Facilitator (fall 2003), Participant in pilot series (spring 2003)

Academic Initiatives and Services Publications: Member of committee responsible for creating a new publication to inform prospective students and their parents about Learning Communities at Indiana University (fall 2003)

Writing on the Wall Project: Wall Project Committee Co-Chair for a weeklong educational program designed to expose, explain, and end oppression on campus (spring 2003-spring 2004)

College Goal Sunday: Volunteer in statewide event that helps high school seniors and their families complete financial aid applications (spring 2003, spring 2004)

Auxiliary Services and Programs Student/Staff Partnership Advisory Board Team: Member of team designed to assess the value of student participation in University advisory boards and create a plan for involving students (spring 2003)

Residential Operations and Academic Initiatives and Services Workgroup: Member of workgroup designed to evaluate current communication patterns and make suggestions for future improvement (spring 2003)

Residential Fellow: Academic Community (fall 2002-spring 2004)

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OBJECTIVE

To achieve frequent student contact and utilize organizational, interpersonal, and educational skills through a student affairs position at an institution that values diversity, creativity, enthusiasm, and life-long learning.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS