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Phone:
(570) 212-2379
Kevin Curry
E-mail:
kcurry.pa@gmail.com

Education:

Penn State University University Park, PA 21 credits completed
D.Ed. Higher Education Administration GPA: 3.91/4.00

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ May 2012
M.Ed. Secondary Education Mathematics GPA: 3.92/4.00

Penn State University University Park, PA May 2010
B.S. Finance GPA: 3.59/4.00

Professional Experience:

Penn State University May 2014-July 2014
New Student Orientation (FTCAP) Consultant/Advisor University Park, PA
Advised incoming exploratory students across 160 majors in all 12 colleges at University Park on appropriate college
enrollment and course selection based on interests and abilities.
Counseled myriad student types including those with disabilities, athletes, first-generation, and LEAP among others.
Documented all student-advisor interactions to relay information within and across university advising departments.
Teamed with over 20 other advisors and staff to refine best practices for advising over 8,400 incoming freshman.

Penn State University August 2013-May 2014
Graduate Assistant for Online Learning M.Ed. Program University Park, PA
Collaborated with nine faculty to launch online M.Ed. in Higher Education through Penn State World Campus.
Created and refined curriculum map, syllabus, and core assignments for online M.Ed. course in Higher Education.
Resolved student concerns regarding content and assignments via e-mail as part of teaching assistant role.

Southern New Hampshire University February 2013-July 2013
Graduate Academic Advisor Manchester, NH
Advised 280 MBA students in the College of Online and Continuing Education by utilizing phone, e-mail, Skype, and
traditional face-to-face meetings to connect with students on their time.
Analyzed transcripts for each new student to determine eligibility of course waivers, exemptions, and exceptions.
Advocated for best interests of students when dealing with issues from the dean, faculty, and senior staff members.
Exceeded personal and team goals for every term of employment by collaborating with other advisors to implement
best practices in regards to problem-solving and providing industry-leading student support.
Initiated an institutional analysis of faculty quality and class enrollment practices derived from student feedback.
Documented each call, e-mail, and personal meeting to provide accountable student contact records across university.

Tolleson Union High School District July 2010-June 2012
Teach For America Math Teacher at La Joya Community HS Avondale, AZ
Redesigned Algebra I curriculum for two Title I high schools each year to better align with Arizonas state standards.
Motivated remedial and academically advanced, at-risk students to outperform peers within the school district.
Advocated for student confidentiality and FERPA compliance by designing a creative no name system to work
around districts mandate of displaying each student grade to their class.
Advised course selection in mathematics tract at end of each semester, based on the needs and abilities of each student.

Awards, Associations, and Skills:

SNHU Award for Excellence in Advising for Graduate Programs for term 13TW3
SNHU Graduate Advisor of the Month for June 2013
2014 NACADA Region 9 Conference Travel Grant Recipient
NACADA member (2012-present)
2010 Teach For America Phoenix Alumnus
Proficient in Social Media, MS Office, Student Databases (CRM, Genesis), and Course Management Software (Blackboard)