Dana Latella
Havertown
Summary
A detail-oriented, highly motivated, and quick-learning individual looking to achieve success through a strong work ethic, and effective interpersonal skills. Possess key skills in developing academic goals, evaluating progress, and providing individualized educational guidance. Known for effectively managing time and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitates academic advising for students regarding degree requirements and course selection across Undergraduate College and School of Graduate & Professional Studies to guide students in navigating academic careers.
- Assesses individual student academic progress continuously and links students with intervention support services through onboarding and enrollment procedures, retention strategies, early intervention techniques, and Student Academic Success Center resources.
- Recognizes at-risk students and assesses potential needs or problem areas, such as study skills, tutoring, personal, or academic issues, referring them to suitable campus resources for assistance.
- Addresses student concerns regarding classes and professors with effective solutions.
- Conducts and analyzes degree audits
Coordinator of Testing and Accommodations
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitates documentation review process, engages with students and parents, formulates accommodation recommendations, and collaborates with other campus offices.
- Secures privacy and safety of documents, such as student files and disability-related materials; manages accurate logs of student accommodations.
- Addresses disability-related inquiries from current students, prospective students, parents, and Rosemont faculty and administrators.
- Consults with students through interactive process to evaluate needs and determine reasonable accommodations within higher education setting.
- Guides faculty and administration in appropriate execution of accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Formulates and executes policies and procedures for testing accommodations.
Supervisor, Tutoring Center
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr
10.2024 - Current
- Oversees all facets of Tutoring Center operations, encompassing recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of tutors and student workers.
- Hires and oversees tutors in Student Academic Success Center, guaranteeing delivery of high-quality tutoring services.
- Designs and coordinates tutoring schedules.
- Evaluates and reviews student worker performance, offering insightful feedback.
- Gathers and validates 25 student worker time cards prior to submission to payroll.
Hospital Teacher
LearnWell Education at Friends Hospital
Philadelphia
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Instructed students in psychiatric hospital environment, delivering educational support during in-patient treatment
- Collaborated with guidance counselors and parents via phone and email to coordinate best practices, schoolwork, and student welfare.
- Traveled to various satellite campuses across PA and other states, delivering instruction for students with behavioral needs and accommodations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, guidance counselors, and parents coming from diverse demographic backgrounds.
Reading Specialist Internship
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitated literacy assessments to determine students' reading levels and measure reading proficiency.
- Evaluated student data to inform instruction, and design personalized lessons.
- Monitored student learning during small group and whole-group activities through progress monitoring.
- Executed post-testing to measure advancements in student literacy throughout internship.
Student Teaching
Bonner Prendie
Drexel Hill
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and executed effective lesson plans and teaching strategies for 125 students.
- Streamlined scheduling and content management across diverse classroom schedules.
- Developed and executed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with objectives, student interests, and needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA09.2021
Skills
- Academic advising and student support
- Degree audit analysis
- Student progress assessment
- Confidential document management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building and conflict resolution
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration and administration collaboration
- Goal setting and student motivation
- Intervention techniques
- Tutoring program management
Certification
Level 1: English and Language Arts 7-12, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 03/01/21
References
References furnished upon request.
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Rosemont College
10.2024 - Current
Coordinator of Testing and Accommodations
Rosemont College
10.2024 - Current
Supervisor, Tutoring Center
Rosemont College
10.2024 - Current
Hospital Teacher
LearnWell Education at Friends Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2024
Reading Specialist Internship
Saint Joseph's University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teaching
Bonner Prendie
09.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Education
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary Education
Saint Joseph's University
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