Aaron Fooks

Experience

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  Sanders & Parks, PC

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  File Clerk

  • Reviewed files, records, emails and other documents to file into the archives.• Helped lead lawyer write up and file depositions.

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  Biola University

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Planned community-fostering events for the floor I lived on three times a semester as well as large whole-dorm events four times a semester.• Served students in the dorm as an advisor in community standards as well as other parts of dorm-life.• Check-in and Checkout serving the whole dorm following detailed instructions giving out keys and information about the dorm and the university in general. • Represented the university at prospective undergrad events.• Lead tours of the campus to prospective students, parents, and whole schools.• Served as a university representative at prospective student event days (such as: Biola Bound, University Day, and Spring Preview Day) to promote the university as well as welcome, house, and help guests.• Called prospective students to help with questions and concerns.

  • Resident Advisor

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Ambassador

    Aug 2012 - May 2013
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  The Chimes Newspaper

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Photo Editor
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  Biola University

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Production Center Equipment Rentals

    Sept 2015 - May 2016

  • Athletics Photographer

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  Pacifica OC High School

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Substitute Teacher
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  YMCA of the Rockies

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Media Intern
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  EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Estate Closing Specialist

  • Estate, warehouse, invoice and product organization and management. • Facilitating the pickup of items by buyers and solving any complaints that arise during both onsite and warehouse pickups. • Communicating the policies and procedures of the company to customers in order to facilitate understanding and a wholesome experience for all customers. • Overseeing the coordination with third party vendors in order to have items picked up for shipping and donation.

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  Life Schools

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Secondary English Teacher

  English 2 Pre-AP and English 3

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  Self-Employed

  May 2018 - now

  Teacher and Online Tutor
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  Fooks Photography

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  Owner and Lead Photographer
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  Felicia Marti Photography

  Jan 2019 - now

  Lead Photographer
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  Guild Education

  Nov 2019 - now

  - Provided one-on-one, personalized support for learners and graduates to enhance their career mobility.- Built strong, ongoing coaching relationships with diverse groups of learners, relating openly and comfortably.- Studied learner feedback and emerging needs to determine creative new ideas within coaching.- Utilized the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement that benefits the member experience or team.- Took steps to make methods productive and efficient both independently and collaboratively, understanding when to escalate issues.- Taught and trained others on caseload management processes, procedures, and outreach methods.- Communicated a clear vision of successful professional coaching, modeling and providing examples of good practice and setting standards to enable excellent professional work.- Used coaching resources, development framework, and personal expertise to provide training or coaching opportunities to others throughout the organization.- Partnered with managers and leadership to facilitate individual and group mentorship to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Show less Coach, advise, and provide resources and support for my students via phone, video conference, email, and text around goal-setting, time management, study skills, self-advocacy, academic success strategies, and broader topics that impact the student balancing work, life, and school.Treat each student as an individual. Understanding that each student’s path to degree attainment may be different, I listen to their concerns and dreams, and help them develop a plan to reach their goals while also being diligent about gathering insights and learnings from Guild students to continuously help Guild improve the student experience and scale Guild's systems.Monitor student academic progress and update internal systems according to FERPA standards. I track things like academic progress, concerns, long-term goals, and student next steps; celebrating when appropriate and intervening to assist those students who need extra support.Update and implement internal systems to help Guild keep track of how we’re doing to support each student and students at the aggregate.Connect across the team in a group setting to establish student outreach priorities, share best practices, and problem-solve together in order to meet team and individual metrics around student engagement, continuing course enrollment, and student satisfaction.Work cross-functionally with marketing, academic products, enrollment services, and other departments to improve the student experience based on insights gained from your students.Develop creative solutions and innovations to serve working adults even better as they balance work, school and personal obligations.Take on specific student or team-focused projects that increase effectiveness and efficiency as coaches as Guild scales and launches new partners. Show less

  • Sr. Growth Coach

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Student Success Coach

    Nov 2019 - Apr 2021