University of Kentucky

Instructor

-Instruct UK 101: Academic Orientation, a course designed to assist first-year undergraduate students in adjusting to the academic lifestyle of the University of Kentucky
-Deliver a curriculum which includes time management, goal setting, academic integrity, unconscious bias and diversity training, and career readiness
-Instruct, mentor, and advise 21 first-year undergraduates and three undergraduate teaching assistants in the course

University of Kentucky

Peer Mentor Coordinator and Instructor

-Create and coordinate PATHfinders, the College of Health Sciences’ peer mentor program. This program, composed of 21 upperclassman mentors, serves approximately 200 first-year College of Health Sciences students
-Design and instruct “Mentor Training Grounds”; a course designed based on international mentor training standards, to train College of Health Sciences’ peer-mentors
-Support first-year undergraduate advising, retention, and overall success within the College of Health Sciences
-Assess, evaluate, and implement changes to the program theory and curriculum design

University of Kentucky

Academic Advisor

-Provide developmental advising for a caseload of 223 undergraduate students across three academic programs
-Support student advising, retention, and overall success within the College of Health Sciences
-Collaborate with program faculty, academic departments, and various university services to advocate for student development academically, socially, and for career readiness
-Aid in assessing, evaluating, and implementing changes to program curriculum design
-Develop proactive and reactive plans to reach at-risk students, such as underrepresented minority groups (e.g. students from Appalachia and students of color) and other marginalized identities
-Support the College of Health Sciences as a member of the Probation and Suspension Committee, Scholarships and Academic Merit Committee, and Physician Assistant Studies Interview Committee
-Assist in the selective admissions process for the Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy professional programs, including pre-admission advising, admission counseling, application evaluation and review, and interview process
-Create, host, and run student success workshops which include personality assessments and career readiness, test-taking and exam preparation, and participating in undergraduate research opportunities

Berea College

New Faculty Seminar, Co-Leader

-Co-lead New Faculty Seminar (with the Director of Faculty Development) for 10 new faculty members; Yearlong seminar is designed to aid new faculty in their transition working with Berea College’s unique student population
-Actively guide conversation to enhance teaching strategies and assist faculty in supporting students by sharing various perspectives and insights regarding sociocultural and environmental factors that may hinder student success

Berea College

Founding Coordinator of Academic Coaching & Tutoring Services (formerly Learning Assistance)

-Founding Coordinator charged with establishing student success and academic coaching program within the Center for Transformative Learning
-During first year of implementation, successfully advised and mentored 105 students, with 23 students achieving Dean’s List under my mentorship
-Successfully obtained CRLA International Tutor Training Certification Program (ITTPC) Level 1 & 2 status
-Monitor midterm grade reviews and early alerts for all students utilizing the Academic Coaching program
-Develop and foster group learning, supplemental instruction, and other peer-assisted learning services
-Provide leadership and collaboration to synchronize efforts between existing decentralized campus tutoring and academic resources
-Created “The College Study Struggle Blog” https://www.collegestudystruggle.wordpress.com/ providing tips on time management and study skills
-Partner with Academic Faculty, Departments and Student Affairs committees focusing on student success and discuss assessment and brainstorm on new initiatives
-Enlisted by Director of Faculty Development to align student support initiatives with faculty development to enhance classroom interactions and directly impact student learning
-Conceptualize and implement training programs for Berea College teaching assistants/tutors in line with international tutor training criteria
-Supervise 3 student peer academic coaches, including recruitment and comprehensive training during the 2015-16 academic year
-Co-Supervise 2 student office assistants and 1 student office manager alongside the current Interim Writing Resources Coordinator
-Manage the Academic Coaching operating budget

Berea College

Coordinator of Student Success

Marcus worked at Berea College as a Coordinator of Student Success

University at Buffalo (UB)

Head Academic Coach

-Provided counseling and mentoring to 10-15 academically at-risk students within the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) as well as Student Support Services (SSS) on study skills, achieving academic goals, and life advice
-Planned student success strategies to promote academic excellence

University at Buffalo (UB)

Assistant Tutorial Coordinator

-Supervised, coordinated, and assisted in hiring 65 tutors and 30 work study students
-Collaborated with Tutorial Coordinator, ensuring the student success initiatives operated smoothly during a pre-freshman Educational Opportunity Summer Bridge Program (EOP Summer Bridge)
-Conducted training workshops to promote certification through the College and Learning and Reading Association

Key Accomplishments
-Implemented plan of action to utilize staffed tutors more efficiently, halving number of tutors required
-Created an online tutor request form to efficiently match students with tutors and spearheaded Online Tutoring Orientation
-Authored and designed Academic Resource Center Brochure, Do’s & Don’ts of Tutoring, and
Best Practices: Becoming a More Effective Tutor

University at Buffalo (UB)

- Presented information to high school students about navigating their first year of college
- Educated and motivated students on the many career options available to them
- Generated examples of similar students that utilized the resources of academic success programs

Association of New York State Youth Courts

Youth Justice

Livingston County Youth Court The mission of the NAYC is to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and enhance youth civic engagement through community-based prevention/diversion, education, and youth development programs and services

Association of New York State Youth Courts

Youth Justice

Livingston County Youth Court The mission of the NAYC is to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and enhance youth civic engagement through community-based prevention/diversion, education, and youth development programs and services

Association of New York State Youth Courts

Youth Justice

Livingston County Youth Court The mission of the NAYC is to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and enhance youth civic engagement through community-based prevention/diversion, education, and youth development programs and services

Association of New York State Youth Courts

Youth Justice

Livingston County Youth Court The mission of the NAYC is to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and enhance youth civic engagement through community-based prevention/diversion, education, and youth development programs and services

Association of New York State Youth Courts

Youth Justice

Livingston County Youth Court The mission of the NAYC is to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and enhance youth civic engagement through community-based prevention/diversion, education, and youth development programs and services