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Pamela Rouch

Highlands Ranch

Summary

Passionate education professional with a proven 20 year track record in public and private education. Excelling in student advocacy and program development. I successfully increased enrollment in underrepresented programs and created impactful orientation initiatives, enhancing student readiness and family engagement. Multicultural competence drives my commitment to equitable access in education. My goal is to serve students in such a way that I have a positive impact on their education experience, leading to success in their future. I am driven by purpose and want to expose students to as many opportunities and experiences as I can.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Advisor

Pickens Technical College
07.2017 - Current

-Directly supported 16 of 26 programs

-Updated and overhauled application and enrollment process for concurrently enrolling students

-Developed high school eligibility requirements to ensure program readiness

-create new grade appropriate applications to streamline program placement

-created and exected the school's first ever orientation program

-created parent agreement forms to improve communication and program expectations with families

-streamlined counselor communications to improve

-attend college fairs, school & community events to increase enrollment and awareness

-CTSO liasison for the school supporting enrollment, travel, and competition preparation

-Created postsecondary student assessment program to ensure readiness

-Advocated for evening student and postsecondary student equity in access to services

-Serve on mulitiple committees to support school-wide initiatives

-program-specific primary contact for 18 high schools

-work closely with public relations technician to review data and develop appropriate marketing materials and campaigns to increase enrollment and program transparency

-increased enrollment in 3 traditionally under-enrolled programs by developing relatable language to increase counselor support and understanding

-Second in line for school-wide mental health support

-Working toward equitability in enrollment processes for concurrent and postsecondary students


Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Aurora Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017

Integral team member that created and introduced a program to deliver college and career awareness lessons and experiences to Aurora Public School elementary,middle and high school students and their families

-created, delivered, and refined parent workshops to help families support their students, understand American school culture and expectations, and building community rapport. Resulted in improved parent relationships with schools and increased paperwork being returned

- Created a series of programs to connect students to college, transition into middle school, engage with speakers of color in professional jobs, and coordinated Young Ameritowne experiences for the district.

-Researched, supported, and executed the Seal of Bi literacy certfication for 40 Aurora Central High School students, transcripting and recoginzing their language skills.

-Tracked Individual Career and Academic Plan ICAP competition data for students for future planning, advising, and recruitment

-Worked directly with 2 district alternative programs to support students with postsecondary options


Counseling Assistant

Cresthill Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2015

-Created and implemented curriculum increasing student self-advocacy and fostering confidence in transistioning to middle school

-Organized a variety of visitation events and mini-orientations to support transition into middle school and expose students to opportunities

-Co-coordinated a fundraising marathaon with the school's web team raising $9,000 to send kids with cancer to summer camp

-triaged students for appointments ensuring students received needed supported based on serverity.



Maryland Admissions Representative

Johnson & Wales University
09.1994 - 07.2005
  • Guided prospective students through admissions process, providing detailed information on programs and requirements.
  • Conducted informational sessions to educate potential applicants about university offerings and campus life.
  • Collaborated with school counselors, social workers, and career center coordinators to increase awareness of programs
  • Conducted financial aid workshops to help families located funding to pay for school
  • Increased scholarship opportunities by 42% resulting in increased attendance at reduced cost
  • Recruited students through a series of classroom presentations, workshops, culinary demonstrations,
  • Created and executed an annual marketing plan to meet enrollment goals
  • worked with the marketing department to develop materials for programs and events
  • conducted Admissions Information Meetings twice annually, to educate prospective students and families about programs, timelines, and processes
  • analyzed application and enrollment data to fill gaps and under enrolled programs
  • traveled in my territory and to various campuses to support university sponsored events
  • created the Fly-Up program for Maryland students, allowing them to visit the Providence campus for 1 day

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, CO
05-2011

Master of Science - Business Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
06-2001

Skills

  • Career assessment
  • Student and Family advocacy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Presentation Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

Created numerous programs to increase enrollment and developed updated enrollment protocols to streamline processes and promote equity.

Certification

Colorado State Special Services Provider License

Colorado State Career and Technical Education Specialist License

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Career Advisor

Pickens Technical College
07.2017 - Current

Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Aurora Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017

Counseling Assistant

Cresthill Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2015

Maryland Admissions Representative

Johnson & Wales University
09.1994 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Counseling

University of Phoenix

Master of Science - Business Management

Johnson & Wales University
Pamela Rouch