Rachael Elliott, M.Ed.

Experience

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  北京雷动天下现代舞团 （Beijing LDTX Modern Dance Company）

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Dancer

  As the first American dancer to work professionally with LDTX, I participated in the creation and performance of a site-specific piece performed in collaboration with City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong) at the International Expo in Shanghai (2010).

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  Noord Nederlandse Dans

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Dancer

  Professional dancer in a company of eight dancers, assisting our director in the creation process, touring new works nationally and internationally year round, acting as a spokesperson for the dance company.

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  Independent Performing Artist

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2018

  Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher

  Working internationally creating pieces of choreography, acting as a guest teacher and performing the works of various choreographers including Jianhui Wang, Ricky Hu, Marquet K. Lee, Corina Kinnear, Anneleise Charak, Yun Cheng, among others. Was awarded a choreographic residency in 2013 where I presented an evening of my own work in a theater in San Francisco.

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  Shanghai Bestway EDU Institute

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  CIEE Teach Abroad

  English Teacher of the World Ambassador Program (WAP) for students ages 10 through 16 at six public schools throughout Shanghai, managing an average class size of 40 students. Additional experience in training local Chinese teachers and preparing presentations for the Ministry of Education. Taught as a guest movement teacher at ShiEr High School and prepared students for a competition hosted by the Irish Embassy. Students under my tutelage were awarded prize of "Most Creative Presentation" by judges. Show less

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  SLATE contemporary dance company

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  Dancer and Choreographer

  Founded in 2013, SLATE aims to make contemporary dance more accessible to Shanghai's residents. Often performing in unusual spaces, SLATE's dancers and collaborators work with local and international artists to create and perform innovative new works. I worked as a dancer and choreographer, performing at M50 Art Center, Minsheng Art Museum, Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art, Basement 6 Collective and Echopark Music Festival. I was also a dancer in a collaboration with Suzhou Dance Company, a local company which performs traditional Chinese dance.Collaborators: Anneliese Charak, Yun Cheng, Bruce Bo Ding, Soo Hong, Carmen Ho, Pan Daijing, Nahash, What's Media Lab, Yu XueQing, Chronus Art Center, Minsheng Art Museum, Vision Art Center, M50, Suzhou Dance Company and Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art Show less

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  Shanghai City Ballet

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Dance Instructor, Curriculum Development, Adult Programming

  Teacher of ballet, contemporary, improvisation and children’s movement classes, ages 2.5 through adult. Developed comprehensive and results based curriculums with a small team of international teachers. Facilitated almost 200% growth in student enrollment over a 4 month period. Responsible for maintaining studio standards and developing flexibility, strength and self-confidence in young dancers.

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  D.LAB DANCE COMPANY

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  Guest Dancer

  Performing as a guest dancer with D.LAB DANCE COMPANY, performing works by various internationally recognized choreographers. Was an original dancer in Jianhui Wang's (Netherlands Dans Theater) new creation "Awakening" performed in 2016/2018 at Shanghai Grande Theater. Was an original dancer in Songwei (Ricky) Hu's (Hong Kong Ballet) new creation "Mirage", which premeired in 2017 at Shanghai Dance Center's Experimental Theater.

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  Massachusetts International Academy

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Oversaw five departments: Academic Support Services, Residence Life/Activities, University Advising, Immigration Advising, and Health Services. Supervised a staff of ten. Ensured student and staff compliance with campus and community safety standards. Liaised between University partners and admissions teams.-Liased with university partners and stakeholders-Successfully guided Student Services department through 2019 CEA reaccreditation -Expanded the intercultural curriculum and student handbook for 200+ international students-Developed and implemented ongoing training for Student Advisors, medical staff, and interns-Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a comprehensive referral system and counseling program for students struggling with mental health -Coordinated a successful alumni network through annual alumni events, networking opportunities, and campus visits, designed to connect successful alumni with current students-Redesigned the academic disciplinary protocol in accordance with Federal immigration regulations-Member of MAIA’s Advisory Committee which reviews and adjusts school policies-Supervisor of TOEFL Test Center-24-hour on-call school administrator Show less Advised a cohort of prospective undergraduate and graduate students in acclimating to U.S. cultural and educational standards. Created and implemented volunteer, mentorship, and leadership opportunities and cultural events for students.-Managed a caseload of 20 international students by monitoring their academic progress and helping them meet college application deadlines and requirements-Organized and conducted monthly, large-scale student University preparation workshops-Facilitated regular educational outings and cultural events for students-Administered monthly TOEFL testing as a certified TOEFL Test Center Administrator-Maintained community standards through safety checks, infraction documentation, and disciplinary follow-up-Member of a rotating on-call residential staff Show less

  • Director of Student Services and DSO

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  • International Student Advisor

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Brandeis University

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

  -Performed highly specialized advising to F-1 & J-1 students and their dependents on issues of immigration, travel, employment, financial, personal issues, cultural shock, and academic adjustment -Worked strategically to improve functionality and leverage opportunities for TerraDotta; leveraged student data for university and national reporting-Department & campus leader in the international orientation program: International Student Welcome Days-Provided coordinated education to student cohorts at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including developing and implementing pre-arrival immigration modules-Contributed to collaborative educational programming efforts such as International Education Week, International Women’s Day, & Lunar New Year-Served as department representative for the Global Brandeis committee-Developed policies and procedures for and management of the ISSO-Elected representative of Brandeis University Staff Advisory Committee (BUSAC) Show less

  • Assistant Director, DSO/ARO

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • International Student Advisor, DSO/ARO

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2022 - now

  -Provides support and oversight for all SEVIS compliance functions and serves as DSO and ARO-Supports a comprehensive advising team of DSOs and AROs-Maintains full regulatory oversight leading to a precise schedule of SEVIS reportable events and registrations -Manages comprehensive range of international student and scholar advising functions and makes referrals to relevant campus support as required-Supports key enrollment management initiatives related to international students-Ensures the delivery of holistic advising, support, and services aimed at contributing to the integration, retention, and overall achievements of international students and scholars; -Collaborates with OGS managers and campus stakeholders to develop, design, and implement programs and infrastructures needed to support and enrich the international student and scholar experience Show less

  • Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO), Office of Global Services

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Associate Director of Comprehensive Advising, Office of Global Services

    Sept 2022 - Feb 2023