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Carolyn Alvey

Parker

Summary

As an Academic and Career Advisor, I am dedicated to guiding students toward their optimal educational paths and career aspirations. With a passion for helping students discover their potential, I provide comprehensive support in degree planning, financial aid navigation, college applications, and career guidance. My commitment lies in empowering each student to achieve their personal and professional goals through personalized and dedicated assistance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor / Career Counselor

Colorado Early College
04.2018 - Current
  • Advise and meet regularly with approximately 130 students, ages 14-21, and their parents, in the development and application of student’s individual academic and career plan (ICAP)
  • Provide college application assistance to students including: scholarship assistance, essay support, letters of recommendation, graduation audit, transcripts, and application support and submission
  • Counsel concurrent enrollment students on their current degree plan and higher education applications and future degree program pathways to colleges and universities nationally
  • Plan and provide group advising to parents and incoming students at new student summer orientation sessions
  • Appointed acting director during the Dean of Advising four month absence
  • Developed and directed Career Discovery Day for students to attend their choice of career and educational pathway workshops and meet with community industry representatives
  • Certified adjunct instructor to teach college readiness course, Advanced Academic Achievement 101
  • Work with Community College partners for concurrent enrollment coordination
  • Served on the school assessment committee
  • Collaborate with the advising team in the ongoing development of practices and resources to support holistic student development
  • Staff advisor for the school’s National Honor Society chapter
  • Certified testing proctor for SAT, PSAT, and Accuplacer
  • Coordinate with Business Manager to ensure accurate tuition and billing

Academic Advising Intern

Arapahoe Community College
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Identified at-risk student scenarios and provided student outreach for academic support and success
  • Assisted with student registration ensuring students meet educational goals through degree requirements
  • Supported student advisement sessions: clarifying program requirements, helping students build an academic plan, and providing campus resources for further student development and academic needs
  • Provided professional aid to Student Life and the Career Center offices in programs such as orientation and the college transfer fair
  • Co-taught first-year experience courses on subjects such as: college/life balance, diversity, and study skills

Certified Substitute Teacher

Douglas County School District
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Praised for reliability, organization, fun, and effectiveness as a personally requested substitute at select schools
  • Filled in for teachers at a moment’s notice; closely adhered to lesson plans, kept students motivated, engaged with technology engagement and personal tutoring
  • Frequently requested to substitute for special education teachers as one of only a few willing and qualified
  • Assisted teachers with classroom duties such as copying, filing, and correcting papers

Admissions Coordinator

Casper College
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Directed student recruitment through College Fairs, High School visits, and mail advertising
  • Delivered presentations to high school students throughout the state
  • Organized campus tours for incoming Freshmen
  • Coordinated Senior Visit Day for prospective students
  • Supervised student ambassador club
  • Assisted with student registration, college switchboard, and front desk

Education

MA - Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education

University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2019

BS - Geography: Emphasis in Travel and Tourism

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
05-1999

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Infinite Campus, Banner, and Acuity Scheduling
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Student development
  • Student advocacy
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Creativity in advising
  • Career guidance
  • Common App expert
  • New student orientation

Timeline

Academic Advisor / Career Counselor

Colorado Early College
04.2018 - Current

Academic Advising Intern

Arapahoe Community College
01.2018 - 04.2018

Certified Substitute Teacher

Douglas County School District
01.2012 - 01.2018

Admissions Coordinator

Casper College
01.1999 - 01.2000

MA - Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education

University of Colorado

BS - Geography: Emphasis in Travel and Tourism

Brigham Young University
Carolyn Alvey