Taylor Nietsch
Oakdale
Summary
Professional with background in undergraduate admissions and literacy specialist instruction. Passionate about helping people reach their full potential! Proven track record of guiding students through application process. Adept at building collaborative relationships with colleagues and students ensuring a smooth transition and positive outcomes of feeling supported. Skilled in communication, customer service, conflict resolution, organization, and problem-solving, with emphasis on adaptability to meet changing needs. Known for reliability and results-driven approach in team settings. Quick learner and highly proficient in technological use to assist with recordkeeping, recruiting, and instruction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Robert Morris University
06.2022 - Current
- Maintain electronic student records in our admissions software for each student contact
- Answer student inquiries and resolve problems related to curriculum, admissions criteria, next steps, and financing college cost concerns
- Mentor students offering advice and support throughout the college admissions process
- Managed caseloads efficiently to ensure timely responses to inquiries from prospective students and their families.
- Advise students individually and in groups on academic programs and college requirements
- Conduct high school visits, workshops, and educational presentations, and college fairs to educate students on the university and higher education requirements
- Collaborated with colleagues across departments to enhance overall admissions strategies and yield outcomes.
- Help students with initial adjustment to university academic life and uphold institutions policies and requirements to increase the likelihood of retention
- Fostered an inclusive environment during campus visits by creating welcoming spaces for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Maintain organized to uphold an excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strengthened the university''s reputation by representing the institution professionally at college fairs and regional conferences.
- Built strong relationships with high school counselors for improved communication and collaboration.
- Participated in scholarship committees to select recipients based on merit and financial need criteria.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Propel Charter Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated to build positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive student reading growth and success.
- Delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups utilizing EBLI curriculum and supplemental resources.
- Developed goals and realistic plans to achieve each target and push all students towards proficiency in reading.
- Tried to maintain integrated approach to teaching and used interventions such as RTI and MTSS to achieve results with students.
- Collaborated with guidance, SAP, special education, behavior support specialist, and administration as often as needed to address concerns, student trauma, support struggling students, and refer students in need of evaluation
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to quickly identify students in need of being on caseload.
- Enforced school rules and followed protocols in regards to discipline.
- Prepared documentation and maintained administrative reports to maintain compliance with Title 1 and ensure all stakeholders had access to information.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Americorps
AmeriCorps KEYS
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported struggling students in reading comprehension and writing skills
- Ran literature circles and groups during independent work time
- Pulled students for read naturally program in grades 3-5 to help prep for PSSA assessment
- Assisted in deescalating challenging behaviors within classroom utilizing a number of different intervention strategies
- Lead a group during after school programs and activities
- Mentored to youth and modeled for them expected behavior
- Led students and volunteers in school garden service project for Propel Montour Elementary. This included teaching youth about what a service project is as well as how to plant and garden
- Attended professional developments to improve upon leadership skills, gained diversity and equity training, and learned about how to be a better mentor to students and young adults.
- Attended AmeriCorps wide conference in Philadelphia to gain leadership and community service training from experts in the field and collaborate with other AmeriCorps service members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2020
Skills
- Student recruitment at College and Career Fairs and Other Strategies
- Slate enrollment software proficiency
- Advanced Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Motivating, Inspiring, and Mentoring Students and Peers
- Multimedia Presentations and Audio- Visual Demonstrations
- Records maintenance
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Robert Morris University
06.2022 - Current
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Propel Charter Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Americorps
AmeriCorps KEYS
10.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Slippery Rock University
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