Mel Lafferty

Experience

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Website Manager

  *Maintained websites and create flyers and advertisements for the Ministry Department.

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  Eastern Illinois University

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Graduate Assistant

  *Assisted psychology faculty members in teaching undergraduate courses and conducting research.

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  Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties

  Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Intern in Outpatient Therapy

  *Counselled adolescents and adults with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses in individual, group, and family therapy.

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  University of Mary

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Academic Advisor, Tutoring and Learning Skills Coordinator

  *Provided student-centered advisement to students, assisting them with the process of making a successful transition to the university.*Provided instruction for the first-year experience seminar course.* Administered the peer tutoring and online tutoring programs.* Administered the learning skills program through workshops and individual meetings.

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  University of Mary

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Director of Student Accessibility Services

  *Provide leadership and management of services in support of students with disabilities.*Coordinate alternative testing for students with disabilities.*Participate in outreach and transition events in the community sponsored by K-12 and higher education institutions and community agencies.

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  University of Northern Colorado

  Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Graduate Assistant, Disability Support Services

  *Meet with students with disabilities*Review disability documentation*Coordinate accommodations and services for students with disabilities

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  University of Northern Colorado

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Graduate Assistant, Community & Civic Engagement

  *Research and assessment*Project management and conference planning*Facilitate community engaged learning projects

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  Overture

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Lead Direct Support Mentor

  *Supported participants with disabilities in developing life skills and achieving personal goals*Facilitated employee training.

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  Colorado State University

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

  Accommodation Specialist, Student Disability Center

  *Determined accommodations for students with disabilities.*Led the peer academic coaching program.*Collaborated with faculty and staff to enhance accessibility.

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  Colorado State University

  Jun 2022 - now

  Finish What You Started Re-Engagement Coordinator

  *Coordinated outreach and recruitment for the FWYS grant.*Provided ongoing support to students returning after an absence.*Developed and executed assessments aligned with the FWYS grant goals.*Served on the Symposium for Inclusive Excellence Committee and the Mindful Leadership Team.