Sydney S.

Sydney s.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Academic Advisor at Fairleigh Dickinson University

  • Education

    • University of victoria

      2011 - 2013
      Master of education (m.ed.) educational leadership studies

      Activities and Societies: Buddy Program, International Commons

  • Experience

    • Web international english

      Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
      Lecturer

      • Taught IELTS speaking to advance-level students• Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans• Organized cooperative student events and activities• Devised personalized study plans by following up on students’ learning progression• Assessed student performance throughout their progression

    • Ivy shuttle education group

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Program administrator

      • Responded to inquiries via phone calls, emails, and appointments from current and potential customers;• Advised students and parents on program selection;• Liaised between students, parents, and teachers to ensure smooth and effective communication;• Promoted programs to current and potential clients in Greater Vancouver and Western Canada;• Compiled and sent out monthly newsletters to inform and further engage students and parents;• Maintained database by updating students’ recent progress;• Prepared and translated seminar documents; maintained office administration and workflow. Show less

    • Montessori world preschool and kindergarten

      Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
      Administrator / teaching assistant

      • Responded to inquiries regarding admission, registration and school policies• Participated in recruitment and promoted school’s programs according to students’ age and needs (via open house, phone calls and in-person appointments) and scheduled tours• Conducted registration process and collected required documents from new and returning students• Reported to principal with admissions data analysis• Managed and archived students’ documents• Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to the principal and record such incidents in the daily log• Provide a balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activities• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments• Contribute to the annual plan for the school and participate in the annual performance review Show less

    • The vancouver college of dental hygiene inc.

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
      Admissions coordinator

      • Increased student enrollment rate by 100% from 2015 to 2016;• Advised students and parents and provided them with information about academic programs, admission requirements, pre-requisites, and the college in general;• Assessed and evaluated transcripts and other application documents, interviewed over 100 applicants, and determined admissibility;• Arranged and conducted campus tours, met with incoming students to discuss their application status and to advise them about financial aid, scholarship, and housing;• Identified deficiencies in applications and worked with applicants to rectify them;• Followed up with applicants and inquiries via email and phone communication on a daily basis;• Contributed to and participated in the orientation and graduation ceremony. Show less

    • Dacheng immigration and overseas-study consulting co., ltd

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
      Client relations manager/marketing associate

      • Travelled with clients to Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Cyprus; arranged property viewing trips; established trusted relationship with clients bringing value by assembling suitable portfolios of potential investment properties; maintained a 95% success rate and generated revenues of $8 million;• Assisted clients in negotiating contracts with developers and closed agreements; liaised with the Sales Department and Documentation Department to facilitate seamless property purchases;• Broadened client base and cultivated personal connection with over 150 industry professionals and prospective clients through creating daily social media content on Wechat;• Educated channel partners on various immigration programs via on-site/online training sessions; provided on-going support and updates on new immigration policies and regulations;• Compiled training content for partner companies such as presentation slides, brochures, spreadsheets, and other materials;• Provided training to new employees and assessed learning outcomes. Show less

    • Fairleigh dickinson university vancouver

      Jan 2019 - now
      Academic advisor

      I perform a variety of diversified advising services that support initiatives to improve student success and retention. I focus on academic planning for probationary, incoming new and in-program graduate and undergraduate students for Vancouver Campus programs. • Identify student's personal, educational and career goals; advise students on course selection in keeping with their interests, values, and abilities.• Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree requirements; evaluate and make recommendations to student's program of study; assist students in program completion.• Direct students toward programs relevant to their interests such as internships, study-abroad programs, and graduate schools.• Monitor academic progress of students by keeping checksheets up-to-date; identify and support academically at-risk students; make recommendations for improvements.• Identify current and potential needs or problem areas and refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance.• Facilitate academic and study skills workshops and events. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Early childhood educator assistant

      Bc ece
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society on Sept 2012
      Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre SocietyAssociated with Sydney S.