Denae Sisco

Experience

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  The School at Columbia University

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Doctoral Psychology Trainee

  -Conducted and coordinated school psychological services, including counseling, psychoeducational testing, crisis intervention, and consultations under supervision.-Planned and facilitated social and life skills lessons for students in Grades K-2 and 6-8, and provided weekly homework support for Grades 3-5.-Maintained confidential records and authored evaluation reports, counseling notes, and related documentation for 30 students.-Participated in weekly seminars and supervision sessions to enhance professional development.-Acted as co-advisor to a group of 8th-grade students and co-facilitated parent evaluation feedback conferences. Show less

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  Temple University

  Apr 2017 - May 2024

  Learning Specialist

  -Led the academic coaching team’s transition to virtual services during the COVID-19 pandemic, designing and implementing new training programs.-Advised undergraduate and graduate students, assessed their needs, fostered academic skill development, and created individualized support plans.-Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised a team of 10 academic coaches who supported over 200 students per semester.-Collaborated with university leadership to train staff, develop referral processes, and deliver workshops on academic skills.-Established and maintained relationships with academic and social support units to enhance student success interventions.-Developed and implemented program assessments in collaboration with leadership to evaluate coaching, workshops, and student support plans. Show less

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  Temple Honors

  Feb 2023 - now

  Assistant Director of Advising

  -Supervise academic advisors and lead the successful delivery of services for the Temple University Honors Program, including new student and transfer orientations.-Advise high-achieving students on complex academic pathways and collaborate on student development initiatives to support academic and personal goal achievement.-Represent the Honors Program in study abroad, service immersion, and other experiential opportunities.-Assess and enhance advising effectiveness, develop and implement improvements, and integrate technology to support advising programs.-Network with University departments, academic institutions, and external organizations to support student retention and course development.-Conduct research, develop grants, and present on academic advising, student retention, and support services at local, national, and international conferences.-Teach two sections of Honors First-Year Seminar per semester. Show less

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  Temple University College of Education and Human Development

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Instructor