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| Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | Coordinator, Recruitment for Careers in Disability Related Fields | ||||||||||||||||
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