Keri L. Rossi - D'Entremont

Recruitment Coordinator

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Rhode Island College

401-456-4730 direct

401-456-8072 office

401-456-8150 fax

401-456-8773 TT

E-mail: krossi@ric.edu

Website: www.RISpecialEdCareers.net

 

Employment

Recruitment Coordinator                                                       September 2003- Present

Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College                                     Providence, RI

 

Worked under the Rhode Island State Improvement Grant to recruit students into careers in special education and related services. Collaborated with the RI Department of Education, RI local school districts, community organizations, institutions of higher education, and the media to develop and implement a comprehensive statewide recruitment campaign. Core targets for recruitment were teacher assistants, family members of individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and high school students with disabilities. Provided academic advisement and career counseling to prospective recruits. Maintained a database of outcomes for prospects and presented outcome data on all recruitment efforts. Designed and developed a comprehensive recruitment website and other recruitment materials. Developed a transfer guide for students transitioning from community college to 4 year-institutions.

 

Graduate aide/ admissions counselor                                 November 2002- August 2003

Rhode Island College                                                                                              Providence ,RI

 

Worked with a diverse student population. Responsible for ensuring that all required materials were submitted to process applications. Assisted in creating a report for Rhode Island College's Preparatory Enrollment  Program designed  for adolescents who are low-income, first-generation college bound students. Conducted admissions interviews for Performance-Based students who did not meet the traditional admissions requirements, as well as contributing in the decision process of these applicants. Worked with students from a variety of post-secondary institutions to evaluate Credit Transfers into Rhode Island College. Served as "counselor on call" to advise students in all aspects of their application process and academic goals. Demonstrated strong social and communicative skills working with all age groups, such as adolescent Freshman candidates and older Continuing Education candidates. 

 

 

RESEARCH ASSISTANT                                                                                                          JUNE 2001-JUNE 2002    Rhode Island College                                                                                        Providence, RI

 

Worked with developmental psychologist, Dr. Beverly Goldfield ,PhD on a study investigating language development in 12-24 month-old infants as it related to socioeconomic status. Responsible for analyzing and coding video tapes showing infants' gaze patterns and language production, as well as creating data reports.   

 

 

 

 

 

Education

Masters of Arts in Psychology 2001-2003

Rhode Island College      Providence, RI

 

Obtained a 3.98 grade point average in a challenging MA program which provided vast knowledge in all aspects of psychology, research, and human development. Completed a  research thesis with a strong concentration in Women's Studies and Gender Studies. Detailed description of program requirements and college transcript available upon request.

 

 

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology                                                                                           1997-2001

Rhode Island College                                                                                              Providence. RI

 

Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Received the Rhode Island College Faculty Senior Award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and accomplishments in activities and service.

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA                                                                                                                         1994-1997

Classical High School                                                                                           Providence, RI

 

Successfully completed a challenging college preparatory curriculum. 

 

Skills

•  Very strong communicative and interpersonal skills.

•  Ability to work with diverse populations.

•  Highly capable of taking on multiple responsibilities

•  Motivated to work in a challenging environment.

•  Understanding of marketing and advertising to targeted populations.

•  Vast knowledge of career opportunities in special education and related services in RI including state certification requirements, and postsecondary programs.

•   Experience with assisting students of all ages and backgrounds in pursuing their educational goals.

•   Knowledge of disability support services available at the postsecondary level.

•     Ability to set quantitative recruitment goals and effectively measure and report outcomes.

•    Strong computer skills.

•     Ability to readily learn new skills 

 

 

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